- Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dishwash area. Also in employee bathroom
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in ice sieve stored in ice- possibly used as scoop. Large colander -type item
- Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At sushi area Hand wash sink. No water Also- no hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen area
- Basic - Wall in disrepair. Around sink in dishwash area Also around wall that is entryway to the kitchen by dish machine
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
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10/02/2014 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
- Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment by front door. **Warning**
- Basic - Plumbing system improperly repaired. Duct tape on pipe under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry storage flour, corn starch, sugar msg, etc **Warning**
- High Priority - Duct tape used to repair plumbing under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
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07/24/2014 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
- Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employee restroom **Warning**
- Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Baskets for deep fryer **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Warning**
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin freezer **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and dishwash areas **Warning**
- Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment by front door. **Warning**
- Basic - Plumbing system improperly repaired. Duct tape on pipe under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Dark **Warning**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry storage flour, corn starch, sugar msg, etc **Warning**
- High Priority - Duct tape used to repair plumbing under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 dry droppings in mechanical/tool storage room, 10 dry droppings in cabinet under sushi buffet. Next day callback per Kimberly Tolbert at 2:30 pm **Warning**
- High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed various sauces and dressings not covered **Warning**
- High Priority - Warewashing sanitizer not at proper minimum strength10 ppm, should be 50ppm **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not operable in warewashing area. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom, dishwash area **Warning**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's handicap restroom **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. Walk-in cooler Pasta, hard boiled eggs, stuffed mushrooms, crab salad **Warning**
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07/23/2014 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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6/17/2014 | Complaint Full | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employee bathrooms.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Hose attached to faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed hose connected to hand sink faucet. In dish area.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and frog legs over cooked BBQ pork and cooked chicken tarieaki.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
- Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Observed hand wash sink in dish room with hose connected to it using it as sprayer.
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6/2/2014 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
- High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction report on bill from US foods. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. All the cutting boards. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training expired 2011. **Warning**
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4/8/2014 | Complaint Full | Emergency Order Callback Time Extension |
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In storage room. **Warning**
- Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Prep tools stored in dirty drawers. **Warning**
- Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 20 dead roaches in prep area floor roughly 10 to 12 dead roaches on cooks line floor. **Warning**
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives. **Warning**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. At wait station. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- Basic - RIce scoop handle in contact with rice. **Warning**
- Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Sink by walk in cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Several items not covered. **Warning**
- Basic - Toilet leaking. All backed up in employee bathroom. **Warning**
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. At hand wash sink by walk in cooler. **Warning**
- High Priority - Live rodent present. Observed 3 rodents run from dumpster behind establishment when checking dumpster. Area. **Warning**
- High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction report on bill from US foods. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi wraps at 65°F. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored over steamed wontons. **Warning**
- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 15 live roaches around double door oven. Another 10 live roaches behind roasting oven. 2 live roaches at sushi bar. Also observed cook during inspection trying to step on and kill roaches and have dishwasher sweep up before I got to that area.
- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 dried droppings on cutting board. and too numerous too count under waitstation counter. **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb in prep area. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. All the cutting boards. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Cleaning supplies stored in hand sink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At employee bathroom. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training expired 2011. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
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4/7/2014 | Complaint Full | Emergency order recommended |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in /freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Ceiling in kitchen has some cob webs.
- Basic - Chalky residue build up on top of dishmachine.
- Basic - Faucet/handle broke at hand wash sink near cookline.
- Basic - Hole in wall near hand wash sink by Walk in cooler.
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden board used as support for hand wash sink near Walk in cooler.
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, knife holder on wall at prep area in kitchen is hanging loose.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Roast beef on buffet at 128°F. Item reheated to 165°F before placing on buffet. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
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8/13/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/13/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of equipment at cookline.
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. No lids on salt, sugar and flour bins in dry storage room.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, men's bathroom.
- Basic - Storage of equipment piled up near employee bathrooms.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, roast beef. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near Dishmachine.. **Corrected On-Site**
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5/21/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of flour dust on soda pump motors.
- Basic - Build-up of grease on side of fryers and adjacent wall.
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving in dry storage room.
- Basic - Cutting boards on prep table in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair, shelves over food prep table next to walk in cooler rusty.
- Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in equipment storage area near kitchen bathrooms.
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire clean equipment racks near Dishmachine rusty.
- Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair, wooden board used to hold up hand wash sink near walk in cooler.
- Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cooked fish not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds, Salmon in warmer in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Roast beef on buffet line at 122?F, beef reheated to 165?F **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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2/18/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Light not functioning near employees bathroom in kitchen.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water at mongolian grill less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusty outlet on wall in dishmachine room.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusty stand for soy sauce buckets in kitchen.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair at cooklne.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise, empty cooking oil containers piled on equipment in hot water heater room.
- Observed wall in back room hallway with cobwebs.
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9/6/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bread rolls and chips at buffet whith no sneeze guard. Corrected On Site.
- Light not functioning in hallway near employee bathroom.
- Observed attached equipment, hand towel dispenser in kitchen with buildup of residue.
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris in prep area of kitchen.
- Observed ceiling soiled with black residue in hallway to back door.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface of roast beef in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Handleless glass in icebin. Corrected On Site.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Cleaver along side reachin cooler in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall at cookline soiled with accumulated grease.
- Observed wall in disrepair, south wall in dry storage room has broken/crumbling drywall.
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3/27/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Light not functioning near employees bathroom in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employees bathroom in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of black debris in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust in food prep area in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken and pork over cut vegetables in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed residue build-up on outside of reachin ovens in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead flies on sticky strips in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old equipment and booth stored outside employees bathroom in kitchen.
- Observed wall caulking soiled with accumulated black debris at serving station.
- Observed wall in disrepair near floor at entrance area near dishwash area.
- Observed wall in disrepair, broken wall tiles near three compartment sink.
- Observed wall in disrepair. Broken tiles on corner near walkin cooler.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated cobwebs near back door.
- Plumbing system in disrepair, hanwash sink near cookline coming loose from wall.
- Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sauces T mongollian grill not under sneeze guard.
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2/13/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Buffet mongolian grill handsink Corrected On Site.
- Lights not functioning. Dry storage room and water heater room. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employee beverages on shelf above preparation table with cutting board. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Roast beef in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed kitchen handsink not clean. [around handles and soap dispenser]
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives stored between preparation table and wall and preparation table and reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Dishwash area pipes secured with ducktape.
- Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Dry noodles, bread rolls, not underneath sneezeguard main buffet.
- Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sauces and spices for mongolian grill area not underneath sneezeguard. Corrected On Site.
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12/12/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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6/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, bowl of chips at buffet line not under sneeze guard or covered. Corrected On Site.
- Light not functioning in hot water heater room.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee handling cut vegetables with bare hands in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink at mongolian grill used for water pitcher storage. Corrected On Site.
- Observed leaking pipe under handwash sink near dishmachine.
- Critical - Observed open flour bag in dry storage room. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Frog legs over cooked crab in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall tiles near three compartment sink in kitchen broken.
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6/13/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Chicken over mussels in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, equipment rack in dishmachine room.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusty wire racks in walkin produce cooler.
- Observed build-up of food debris on shelves and floor in dry storage room.
- Observed build-up of food debris on can of cooking oil in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly strips hanging in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall in disrepair, corner next to walkin cooler door has broken tile/cement.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
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11/29/2010 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Chicken in product sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken on floor in walkin freezer .
- Observed build-up of grease on wire rack shelves in dry storeroom .
- Observed build-up of food debris on wire rack shelves in walkin cooler.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment in soiled plastic tub near ice machine . Corrected On Site.
- Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination at sushi buffet. Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor under grill.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old rusty woks and equipment near employees bathroom and backroom .
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7/13/2010 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over scallops in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Boxe food on floor in walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Hood filters not in place.
- Observed build-up of food debris on wire racks in walkin cooler.
- Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors .
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment, cleavers between prep table and wall in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall in disrepair, tiles near three compartment sink cracked.
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4/27/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over vegatables in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable on food prep table.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue at sushi buffet.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters over wok cookers.
- Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination at sushi buffet.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
- Observed wall in disrepair, broken wall tile near food prep table.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair, tile in dishwash area has black moldlike substance .
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12/8/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 11/5/2008 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/13/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 8/13/2008 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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