- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Cooks line
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. Cooks line
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser. Cooks line
- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Wok station cooks line right side
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dry storage area
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. All non stainless steel areas on cooks line,
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. When hand sink in back prep area is turned on, water shoots out of mop sink faucet. Operator has plastic wrapped around faucet to prevent spraying into kitchen area
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cooks line
- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid ant/roach killer. Operator states it is only used for outside building. Operator removed from facility **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Hibachi: raw chicken 55°, raw beef 54°, bean sprouts 54°, marinated chicken 54°, chicken taco 51°. Food out less than 2hours. Recommended rapid chill
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. fried fish 115 on buffet line. Recommend reheat to 165°
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around tea dispensing nozzles. By hibachi grill
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mushroom in drain. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Mild Accumulation of rust like substance inside the ice bin.
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8/27/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/10/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/31/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Can opener blade not maintained - rusted
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.- food containers cracked
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice.- Chicken and beef at hibachi station on buffet
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.- rice
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.- scallops shells bought for food containers on buffet
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.- octpus salad held 59 degrees- recommended rapid chill and adjusted chill table to properly maintain 41 degrees or below- Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.- multiple raw animal products over cooked chicken in walkin cooler
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- multiple raw products over produce in walkin cooler
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.- rsw beef and chicken over raw shrimp in walkin cooler, raw shell eggs over shrimp in reachin cooler at hibachi station
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.- chicken wings stored next to fryer at 81 degrees only been out of temperature for less than 20 min per operator- recommended rapid reheat to 165 degrees and hotholding properly at 135 degrees or higher on buffet
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8/31/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. dry ingredients Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.- dry storage hallway
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.- dry ingredients Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.- shopping bags reused for wontons
- Observed open dumpster lid.- excessive amount of birds
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.- chicken and shrimp in the three compartment sink defrosting in standing water Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.- raw beef over raw shrimp in the walkin cooler
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.- water container
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7/16/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.- scallop shells bought for seafood baked dishes
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.- Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.- putting on gloves
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.- dry storage hallway
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.- utensils stored in handwash sink
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.- habachi line- Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.-ice cream station-Corrected On Site.
- Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave mildly soiled.
- Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw shrimp over peeled onions in walkin cooler
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.- raw chicken over raw shrimp in walkin cooler and walkin freezer
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.- sushi rice on buffet line- Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.- soup crackers not stored under sneeze guard- Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.- sushi line
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.- water container
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7/10/2012 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.- dishmachine area
- Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented.- "Crab" used to discribe immitation crab meat
- 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 : 7-15-12.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.- walkin freezer
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.- reachin cooler gaskets on the cookline
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw shrimp over ready to eat monkey bread in reachin cooler
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.- raw chicken over raw seafood in reachin cooler
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.- cookline
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
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5/15/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Rice pot at buffet not properly protected-food exposed to customer contamination.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, paper towels and handwash sign-Dishwashing machine area.
- Improper storage in meter room-small equipment and filters.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Several long cutting boards in kitchen heavily stained and grooved.
- Observed grease on the ground and heavy amount in lid and cover as well as around grease receptacle.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old washing machine and booths piled on back patio area of building.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Soffet located on southwest corner of building observed in disrepair.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb - hose bibb at dumpster area, back north east corner of parking lot.
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12/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/24/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./product on cooks line-re-educated about time as publuc health control-or product must maintain at 41 degrees f or below rapid chill Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./covering befote desired temperature achieved Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container..sugar
- Critical. Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board moderate grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./cooks line cooler Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.bulk product
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom./slight in employee restroom/having plumbing replaced
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./side wall needs little more fill Repeat Violation.
- Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
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11/24/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./milk
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./cooked breaded chicken Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.//cooked chicken cooks line recommended rapid chill Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water./fish
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./outside long freezer for ice cream
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./cutting potatoes put gloves on when I walked in Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed moderately buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cups,cambros
- Plumbing system in disrepair./at handwash sink left side of grill
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./utilizing for storing steel wool pads
- Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom./employee restroom
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors./back door off hinge
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./by wall pass through door-hole in bottom of wall Repeat Violation.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./behind noodles in waite station
- Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable./when changing tiles must use proper smooth non absorbant and easily cleanable tiles
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Electrical outlet cover plate hanging off wall behind the dishmachine exposed wires For reporting purposes only.
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9/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./shredded cheese walk in cooler
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./cook products walk in cooler
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
- Observed residue/dead ants build-up on soiled curtains front door
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./ tile wall missing inside corner by pass through door by fryer
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4/6/2010 | Food-Licensing Inspection | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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