Hibachi Buffet, 13151 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: HIBACHI BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13151 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618
License #: 3917013
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings	Inspection Date	Type	Disposition
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Sushi, sushi rice Warning	07/15/2014	Routine - Food	Call Back - Complied
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Warning Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Warning Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles throughout kitchen Warning Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Warning Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Warning Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Warning Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Warning Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Warning High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Warning High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Warning 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. Warning Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plate stored at cook line hand sink Warning Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Warning Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Sushi, sushi rice Warning	3/12/2014	Routine - Food	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Warning Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Warning Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Large pots Warning Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Warning Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Warning Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cook line reach in door Warning Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Mold Warning Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout not level with tiles throughout kitchen Warning Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen, dry storage, freezer Warning Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Warning Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Warning Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Warning Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Warning Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Warning Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Warning Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked food storage containers Warning Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 comp sink and dishwasher pre rinse Warning Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Warning High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Warning High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Warning High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Warning High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Warning High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking Warning High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw meats over sauces Warning High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Warning 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. Warning Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Warning Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plate stored at cook line hand sink Warning Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Warning Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Sushi, sushi rice Warning Intermediate - Nonfood-grade drill and paint mixing attachment used to mix batters Warning Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning	1/7/2014	Routine - Food	Warning Issued
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over prep table Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. 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. Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Corrected On-Site Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Basic - Food stored on floor. Cook line Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Basic - Light not functioning. Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk items High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On-Site High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Bulk items High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking . High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cook chicken in reach in cooler Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Gallon jug Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.	8/5/2013	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No Violations Were Observed	5/29/2013	Routine - Food	Call Back - Complied
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under prep table. Warning Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Warning Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Warning 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. Warning Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Back door threshold. Warning Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout in dish cleaning area. Warning Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Warning Basic - Food stored on floor. Warning Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By cooks line. Warning Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Ground beef frozen in to-go bags. Warning Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Warning Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Cut milk gallon jug used to scoop rice. Warning Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Warning Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Warning Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Warning Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken nuggets 68 wings 61 Warning High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Chinese noodles and yum yum sauce at buffet. Warning High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Warning High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Warning High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage ' direct contact with food. Tote bin used for flour. Warning High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48 beef 51 Warning High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sauce 79 gravy 63 Warning High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Warning High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Warning High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Warning Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning	4/1/2013	Routine - Food	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors black with dirt and other debris. Warning Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under prep table. Warning Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Warning Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Warning Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above prep area Warning Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Warning 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. Warning Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Warning Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold handle in mop sink. Warning Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Back door threshold. Warning Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout in dish cleaning area. Warning Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Warning Basic - Food stored on floor. Warning Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line Warning Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By cooks line. Warning Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler Warning Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Ground beef frozen in to-go bags. Warning Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling, bulk containers. Warning Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Ground beef thawing on prep counter in bins. Warning Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp in water in prep sink. Warning Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Warning Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Cut milk gallon jug used to scoop rice. Warning Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. Warning Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Warning Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with single-service items. In dry storage Warning Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Warning Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Warning Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink Warning Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Too strong. Warning Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine in wait station. Warning High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken nuggets 68? wings 61? Warning High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 57? Warning High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 71? Warning High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Number 10 can severe dent Warning High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Chinese noodles and yum yum sauce at buffet. Warning High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Warning High Priority - Gravy hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy 63? Warning High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Warning High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Warning High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Tote bin used for flour. Warning High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Raid outdoor spray intended for household use only. Warning High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. Raid outdoor stored by gloves. Warning High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48? beef 51? Warning High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice 95? no time stamp Warning High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sauce 79? gravy 63? Warning High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Warning High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Warning High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Warning High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Warning High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. In adequate sneeze protection at ice cream station. Warning High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Lemon container stored in ice maker used for customers consumption. Warning High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Gasoline in dry storage area. Warning High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Raid out door bug spray by gloves in dry storage. Warning High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Warning High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Prep area sanitizer bucket. Warning Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning 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. Warning Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Warning Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area. Warning Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Warning	1/30/2013	Routine - Food	Warning Issued
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles broken Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Light not functioning. cooler Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. sushi area Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only. Critical - Observed food stored on floor. 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 in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Observed molluscan or crustacean shell being re-used. Observed nonfood-grade bamboo sushi bowl Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. meats over veggies Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans top of gallon container ) reused for the storage dispensing of food. Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed wall in disrepair. storage Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. back door open Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.	7/31/2012	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restrooms Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. restrooms Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site. 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 Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.	1/10/2012	Food-Licensing Inspection	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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