Ichiban Japanese Steak House, 4200 Tamiami Trl #21&22, Port Charlotte, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ICHIBAN JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4200 Tamiami Trl #21&22, Port Charlotte, FL 33952-9233
License #: 1801119
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 6/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinets under hibachi grills.
  • Basic - Dusty/greasy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dining area.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Fan on clean dish rack.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cookline stove.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in drink cooler and walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
6/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and outside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Cookline.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving and outsides of cooking equipment on cookline.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Cookline and hibatchi grills.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Kitchen.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Expired 12/01/13.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef stored over produce.
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under equipment.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelet.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, flour
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cut mushrooms in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Per operator, establishment does parasite destruction onsite. Freezing time/temperatures not recorded (electronic monitoring). No proof of parasite destruction for nonexempt fish available. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon.
5/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. sushi station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. need chlorine
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. need 0-220 F.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. salmon holding at +4 Degrees F. in reach in freezer.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws used for drinks touched with bare hands
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cabinets under hibatchi grills
  • Critical - Observed buildup of sticky residue on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. dining area
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws used for drinks touched with bare hands
  • Observed wall and shelving soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 08A-36-1 Raw animal food not properly seperated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler. On callback inspection 8/23/11, raw beef, seafood and chicken stored above cooked rice and prepared sauces and commercial mayonnaise in walk in cooler. On stipulation callback inspection 1/9/12, raw beef stored over margarine and mayonnaise is walk in cooler.
  • 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certified at this location. This violation must be corrected by: 7/18/11. On callback inspection 7/20/11, Somsanith Phanthavong failed his first test and is scheduled to retake on 7/24/11, 30 day time extension given. On callback inspection 8/23/11, no proof of Food Manager Certification. On stipulation callback inspection 1/9/12, no proof of Food Manager Certification provided.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cabinets under hibatchi grills
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters above hibatchi grills
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. shelving under burners in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. at sushi station
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. food workers wearing braclets
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. pots in kitchen
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw beef stored over margarine and mayonnaise in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
1/9/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-36-1 Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. walk in cooler. On callback inspection 8/23/11, raw beef, seafood and chicken stored above cooked rice and prepared sauces and commercial mayonnaise in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 7/18/11. On callback inspection 7/20/11, Somsanith Phanthavong failed his first test and is scheduled to retake on 7/24/11, 30 day time extension given. On callback inspection 8/23/11, no proof of Food Manager Certification.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInitial Service Request
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-36-1 Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 7/18/11. On callback inspection 7/20/11, Somsanith Phanthavong failed his first test and is scheduled to retake on 7/24/11, 30 day time extension given.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 7/18/11.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee cutting vegetables. Corrected On Site. gloves utilized
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. braclets/watches
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. walk in cooler
5/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. sushi coolers
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. cook wearing braclet and watch
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. shelving under cooking equipment
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind cookline equipment
12/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-03-1 Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. need 0-220 degrees F.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walkin cooler
8/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-27-1 Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. no proof of parasite destruction on shippers invoices. This violation must be corrected by : 8/16/10.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-03-1 Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. need 0-220 degrees F.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-09-1 Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. cook wearing numerous braclets
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. sushi station
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. endcaps missing on sleeves in kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. observed six employees on duty. This violation must be corrected by : 8/16/10.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. no proof of parasite destruction on shippers invoices. This violation must be corrected by : 8/16/10.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef and seafood holding at 45 degrees F. in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site. all potentially hazardous foods placed into proper refrigeration, reachin coolers and freezers. This violation must be corrected by : 6/17/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin cooler holding at 45 degrees F.
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. need 0-220 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. cook wearing numerous braclets
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook
  • Observed ripped/torn tin foil used as shelf cover. under grill on cookline
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. dining area
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in kitchen
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. sushi station
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under drink cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. endcaps missing on sleeves in kitchen
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. tools stored with food on storage racks
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. observed six employees on duty. This violation must be corrected by : 8/16/10.
6/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in bulk fds
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair shelves rusty work tables
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. white bucket
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. interior dishwasher
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen hws
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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