Bluefin Sushi And Thai Grill, 861 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUEFIN SUSHI AND THAI GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 861 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
License #: 6012277
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, sushi bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly, 0 ppm.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, batter 56°, fry station. Employee time marked and will discard at 3:00 pm.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink, need Quat.
10/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall, knives by 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food, bleach with flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
5/1/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - shelves soiled with encrusted food debris by the prep table .
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front sushi bar.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash, front line.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location, flour.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, sushi line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, whole shell eggs 61°. Bean sprouts 65°. Employee time marked and will discard at 3 pm.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink, need quat.
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.....sushi bar.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.....raw egg above butter, vegetable reach in cooler by preperation sink, kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. ......washed hands with gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.....washing towel in handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented....immitation krab spell ed by the C. Corrected On Site. by the marker pen C make a K.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees....frontline .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.....dumping uce and stored container in handwashing sink in sushi bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.....employee washing glasses in handwashing sink, frontline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler dripping water on food container at sushi bar back reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food....raw sea food above ready to eat sauces, cooke line reach in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.....rice 89 degrees in sushi bar. Corrected On Site. put time marked on it. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - stored food lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination....chicken and meat stored by handwashing sink, frontline .
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures......reach in cooler by the preperation sink. Must not have stored any potentially hazardous food until maintain proper temperature 41 degrees or below.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.....scoop without handle in viniger . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times......obstructed by rack by the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented......crab. This violation must be corrected by : 07/03/12.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees....kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233....some employee have some are not. This violation must be corrected by : 07//03/12.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.....washing hands with glovs . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.....open green tea stored by the handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods....ra chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed operator unable to verify source of fish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter , egg, beans pest, nodles 49 degrees in reach in cooler by the preperation sink. food moved another acceptable cooler except beans pest. volentrailly discarded beans pest . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening....cheese , mayonnaise in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.....raw chicken , fish above ready to eat sauce , tomato in reach in cooler , cooke line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area......cut vegetables carrots , onion ,etc.in walk in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food..... cooked chicken above raw chicken without any separation top reach in cooler . Corrected On Site.
5/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in sushi bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in sushi bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in sushi bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. throughout
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro [expired ]
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in sushi bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing utensil Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, degreeser found in kitchen nextto food preparation table
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. --- in walk-in-cooler, uncovered raw shrimp above fresh produce.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. --- in walk-in-cooler, raw shrimp uncovered.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. --- ABC portable extinguisher on floor near rear kitchen door.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. --- all salmon approximately 75 lbs. must be served cooked or discarded
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation/handling, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. --- servers are 'bussing' soild dishware from tables and returning to serv food in dining room - without handwashi.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. --- water bottles.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. --- in kitchen, warewash area
8/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. --- tested @ 0 ppm.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 02/26/2010.
12/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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