Osaka Japanese Buffet, 871 Village Blvd Bay 602, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OSAKA JAPANESE BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 871 Village Blvd Bay 602, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
License #: 6009558
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/19/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large metal round pans near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Multiple instances of food pans being stacked directly on top of exposed food products. Instances were corrected as they were discovered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Spinach blocks. Corrective action taken: moved to walk in freezer
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Behind large ice machine near dish machine and BENEATHE 3 compartment sink. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: operator has delegated to employee to cut PVC pipe tonight in order to create sufficient air gap. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch with water mixture 86° for less than one hour. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: operator moved product to reach in cooler to chill
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari over washed mushrooms in COOKLINE reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Bins of cooked chicken in walk in cooler 61°. **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. Multiple items including cooked noodles, and cooked chicken in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
07/10/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple instances in dry storage area for bulk containers of food products **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Rear room by walk in freezer on drying rack. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple reach in coolers at sushi bar and kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 5 cloths at sushi station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink. Dish wash area drain **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. Cooked ribs in walk in cooler **Warning**
5/9/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple instances in dry storage area for bulk containers of food products **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor near rear chest freezer. 1 dead roach in water heater room. 2 dead roaches in dry storage room with office desk **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.water cup on work cart behind hibachi grill **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Rear room by walk in freezer on drying rack. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Rice bins in dry storage room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of green beans in middle of kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple reach in coolers at sushi bar and kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 5 cloths at sushi station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Includes pastries at fondue station, scallions on buffet line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Back area and dish area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink. Dish wash area drain **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rehydrated tempura batted 86°. Rehydrated at 11:30 this morning. Corrective action taken: moved to walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over cooked crab legs in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches in wall seam above rear chest freezer next to rear large food prep table. 1 live roach near dish area hand sink. 1 live roach on floor near rear chest freezer next to large rear food prep table. 1 live roach in bucket beside chest freezer. 2 live roaches in water heater room. 3 live roaches on floor in office area of dry storage **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Rear hand sink near walk in freezer as evidenced by food residue **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked chicken in kitchen speed rack at 119° for less than one hour. Corrective action taken: moved to walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Cooked chicken wrapped in plastic in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **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. Cooked ribs in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand wash sink near rear prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
5/8/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen in walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In walk in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in freezer **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi buffet **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Sushi buffet **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand washing sink by Cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with clean equipment and utensils. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.employee restroom
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.kitchen
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.kitchen
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
6/20/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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