Kyushu Japanese Restaurant, 921 Truman Ave, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KYUSHU JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 921 Truman Ave, Key West, FL 33040-6427
License #: 5401362
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 2/15/2011

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  • Critical - Violation: 01B-04-1 Food contaminated by employees/consumers not discarded. FOOD (ORANGE) FELL ON SOILED KITCHEN'S FLOOR and EMPLOYEE DID NOT DISCARDED
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-15-1 Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FOOD STORED NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK EXPOSED TO SPLASH
  • Violation: 10-01-1 In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-04-1 Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with moldlike substance and/or soil deposits. REACH IN COOLER
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Violation: 25-01-1 Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. TO GO CONTAINERS EXPOSING THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE TO POTENTIAL CROSSCONTAMINATION.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed accumulated garbage, discarded wood on the ground in parking lot area.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-04-1 Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 PLUS DRY RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN FROZEN FOOD STORAGE AREA APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET FROM KITCHEN
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris/soil on kitchen's floor.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Violation: 45-36-2 Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. This violation must be corrected by : 02/10/2011.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food contaminated by employees/consumers not discarded. FOOD (ORANGE) FELL ON SOILED KITCHEN'S FLOOR & EMPLOYEE DID NOT DISCARDED
  • 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. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FOOD STORED NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK EXPOSED TO SPLASH
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with moldlike substance and/or soil deposits. REACH IN COOLER
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. TO GO CONTAINERS EXPOSING THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE TO POTENTIAL CROSSCONTAMINATION.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed accumulated garbage, discarded wood on the ground in parking lot area.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 PLUS DRY RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN FROZEN FOOD STORAGE AREA APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET FROM KITCHEN
  • Observed food debris/soil on kitchen's floor.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. This violation must be corrected by : 02/10/2011.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Time as a Public Health Control. (A) Except as specified under paragraph (B) of this section, if time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption: (3) The food in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded;
  • Critical. (2) Examination and Condemnation of Food -- food may be examined by division personnel as often as necessary to determine freedom from unwholesomeness, adulteration or misbranding in accordance with the provisions of s. 509.032(4), FS.
  • Critical. (B) Except as specified in Paragraphs (D) and (E) of this section, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified in Paragraph (A) of this section; and: (1) The day the original container is opened in the food establishment shall be counted as Day 1; and (2) The day or date marked by the food establishment may not exceed a manufacturer's use-by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety.
  • Critical. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (D) of this section, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature and time combinations specified below: (1) 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less for a maximum of 7 days; The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
  • Critical. FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified.
  • Critical. (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under Section 3-501.19, and except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained: (1) At 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in Paragraph 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in Paragraph 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit or above;
  • Critical. FOOD Storage. (A) Except as specified in Paragraphs (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. (B) FOOD in PACKAGES and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches above the floor on case lot handling EQUIPMENT as specified under Section 4-204.122. (C) Pressurized BEVERAGE containers, cased FOOD in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture.
  • Critical. LINENS and napkins may not be used in contact with FOOD unless they are used to line a container for the service of FOODS and the LINENS and napkins are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new CONSUMER.
  • During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under Paragraph (B) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; (B) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;
  • Effectiveness. (A) Except as provided in Paragraph (B) of this section, FOOD EMPLOYEES' shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE- SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (B) This section does not apply to FOOD EMPLOYEES' such as counter staff who only serve BEVERAGES and wrapped or PACKAGED FOODS, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
  • (B) Cloths used for wiping FOOD spills shall be: (2) Wet and cleaned as specified under Paragraph 4-802.11(D), stored in a chemical sanitizer at a concentration specified in Section 4-501.114, and used for wiping spills from FOOD-CONTACT and nonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical. Cooking and Baking EQUIPMENT. (A) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking and baking EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This section does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering EQUIPMENT if it is cleaned as specified in Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(6). (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
  • (B) Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored as specified under Paragraph (A) of this section and shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted.
  • Critical. Handwashing Facility, Installation. (A) A handwashing lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that notified FOOD EMPLOYEES' to wash their hands shall be posted at all handwashing lavatories used by FOOD EMPLOYEES' and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES'.
  • (A) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
  • (A) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
  • (6) All building structural components, attachments and fixtures shall be kept in good repair, clean and free of obstructions.
  • (6) All building structural components, attachments and fixtures shall be kept in good repair, clean and free of obstructions.
  • Storage. Except as specified under Sections 7-207.12 and 7-208.11, EMPLOYEES' shall store their PERSONAL CARE ITEMS in facilities as specified under Paragraph 6-305.11(B).
  • Critical. Separation. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS by spacing or partitioning; and (B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS in an area that is not above FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. This paragraph does not apply to EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in WAREWASHING areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
  • Critical. Common Name. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
  • Storing Maintenance Tools. Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items shall be: (A) Stored so they do not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; and (B) Stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing maintenance tools.
  • Maintaining PREMISES, Unnecessary Items and Litter. The PREMISES shall be free of: (A) Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and (B) Litter.
  • Critical. Covers Required. Suitable covers shall be installed on all boxes to prevent accidental contact with energized parts or physical damage to parts or insulation. FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HELD USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITH NO TIME MARKING. FOOD MAY NOT BE SERVED.
  • Critical. REQUIRED CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOOD NOT PROVIDED.
  • Critical. READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HRS WITH NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED.
  • Critical. WORKING CONTAINERS OF FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT IDENTIFIED BY COMMON NAME.
  • Critical. OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR.
  • Critical. OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD IN HOLDING UNIT/DRY STORAGE AREA.
  • Critical. OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD BY EMPLOYEES AND ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO APPROVED ALTERNATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURE IN EFFECT.
  • Critical. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO APPROVED ALTERNATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURE. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • 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.
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.
  • Critical. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER SOILED WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE.
  • Critical. OBSERVED TOXIC ITEM STORED BY FOOD.
  • Critical. OBSERVED UNLABLED SPRAY BOTTLE.
  • Critical. NO PROOF OF REQUIRED EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROVIDED.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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