Bonsai Sushi Ii, 1652 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Bonsai Sushi II
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1652 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
License #: 6113082
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 1/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Water heater room.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Water heater area.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. To cover sushi and to dry fresh salmon while prepping/cleaning.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Sushi bar.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris and rust.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Rice in walk in cooler.
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to cover floor in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tempura batter in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(cutting cucumber for cucumber rolls) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(napkin to cover sushi)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(faucet at 3 compartment sink and women's WC)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-25-1 Observed cleaned fish not labeled as needed.(walk in freezer)
7/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler) 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7/23/12.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed cleaned fish not labeled as needed.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(to dry raw salmon)
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(to dry chopped green onion) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Piece of fish not washed prior to preparation.(fish fell on floor) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical - Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(sushi at 126 degrees at sushi bar under counter)
1/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 1/23/12.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(to cover sushi at sushi bar)
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(to thaw food)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets.(sushi bar)
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.(sushi at sushi bar under counter)
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(sushi at 126 degrees at sushi bar under counter)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
11/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Faucet/handle damaged at plumbing fixture.(kitchen handsink)
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(bulk food containers)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(mop sink room)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.(sushi mats)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in freezer)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles and walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(walk in freezer and squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(sushi bar)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoop) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses not stored inverted or in a protected manner.(server's station) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
11/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(walk in freezer and squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in and reach in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoop)
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(sushi bar)
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(sushi bar)
  • Clean glasses not stored inverted or in a protected manner.(server's station)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.(sushi - rice)
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.(fresh salmon) This violation must be corrected by : 3/19/10.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(to cover sushi - rice)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoop)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date - ice machine)
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.(wooden bowl and sushi mats)
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(reach in freezer at sushi bar)
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Ceiling tile missing.(storeroom)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(sushi bar) Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses not stored inverted or in a protected manner.(server's station)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(sushi bar)
  • Ceiling tile missing.(mop room)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.(kitchen shelf)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(kitchen)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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