Miraku Japanese Steakhouse & S, 4005 Sw 40 Blvd, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MIRAKU JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4005 Sw 40 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608-2373
License #: 1102534
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 4/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. (In corner next to water heater)
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (Along upper interior edge of ice bin) **Corrected On-Site**
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. (1 dead roach under dry storage shelf) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. (Under dish machine area)
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (Fan cover in RIC with mold-like substance)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
12/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
9/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above electrical.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates setup at tables before customers present.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee without hair pulled back. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Near powdered products in dry storage.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Fish. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fish in sushi bar reach in cooler.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 1 small dead roach on office floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fish in sushi bar reach in cooler.
5/31/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Damp cloth on top of cooked rice. Also cloth towel under cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tomatoes in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Mold-like substance
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. flour and panko
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on top of onions in walkin cooler on the cart.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Beverage System ice bin has mold-like buildup.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt Corrected On Site.
4/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Knife and knife sharpener stored stabbed into the side of a cardboard box.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden spice boxes on food transport carts.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Dining area cook area handwash sinks
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Exterior
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler shelving
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dining Area
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Seaweed storage box is pitted and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sauces in white buckets
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin freezer: shrimp
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Food transport carts.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Pasta press
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Seaweed storage box
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster ovens in susi bar area
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Wooden spice boxes on food carts.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. fry vat and gas stove
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Coke cooler in the wait area
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of ice.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Shelving below prep tables. Pitted and no longer smooth and eadily cleanabl.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Handwash sink
  • Observed rice scoop with handle in contact with rice.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans/plastic) reused for the storage of food. Plastic containers with hollow handles
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. ice machine
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. chemical spray bottles. (degreaser etc. )
  • Observed unused and unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. knife handle
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Wall next to the fry vat.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot wzyer faucet in dining cook area
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet on three compartment sink
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. fried onions 76 and 74 degrees f
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pasta
9/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shelled Eggs held at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Noodles held at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. RICE.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sushi Area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Rice Scoops, inside bulk rice containers.
  • Observed build-up of grease on cooking equipment.
  • Observed residue build-up on small black fan in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution in towel buckets exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitize solution in towel buckets.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
1/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked noodles and rice in walkin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by proper name says pepper but it's flour.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in new freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area sugar.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container scoop in toppings.Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner using raw wooden bowl for sushi rice.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair ice build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface fan guard in walkin.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at 3 bay sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment and freezer floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. May not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked beef in walkin.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation eggs above beef. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in freezer frozen shrimp. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location hanging on stove handle.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands in server area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair ice scoop.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair lid to chest freezer.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair ice build up at freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at cooler at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler server cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue server cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination straws at bar.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at 3 bay sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb missing at nose by ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet lsdies stroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle purple stuff. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise in back by circuit panals.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented menu states crab and using imitation, sign posted stating imitation is not good enough. Must state at each place on the menu were imitation crab is used.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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