Sakura Hibachi Buffet, 8341 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAKURA HIBACHI BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8341 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
License #: 5105061
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/08/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly paper hanging from ceiling loaded with flies (several throughout kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Kitchen shelf under prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on top shelf over clean pans and food containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin cooler at cookline, chicken 48°F, beef 48°F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by 6 dry rodent droppings found in dry storage area on top of soda boxes. Following day callback per Kimberly Tolbert at 4:18pm. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cut onion and dry noodles for soup not under sneeze guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Discarded by operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. WD40 on kitchen prep line shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher area, pan inside handsink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishwasher area, pans inside handsink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen prep area and dishwasher area.**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cookline reachin cooler, ambient air 50°F **Warning**
08/07/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
3/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Flies stuck on fly paper in dishwasher area **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Buffet area handsink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 58°F, chicken 58°F, cookline reachin cooler. Advised to discard or ice bath depending on how long items out of temperature. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two on dishwasher machine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 8 old droppings on top of dishwasher machine. Cleaned by operator during inspection. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ambient air 58° F, cookline reachin cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Several **Warning**
3/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee uncovered beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Waitstation
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding. Broccoli and mushrooms **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Flies stuck to fly paper in kitchen prep area. Removed and replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Large white plastic bins for sugar, flour, etc.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.kitchen
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Buffet area **Corrected On-Site**
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Waitstation
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Rice and flour. Corrected On Site.
10/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BEVERAGE AIR at end of cookline foods and ambient air 50F. Foods removed, unit not to be used until seerviced and maintaining temperature 41F or below. Establishment has other nearby coolers.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishwash area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Dishwash area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan housing, walkin cooler
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Grout lines in kitchen floor tiles harboring debris.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sack of carrots Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggrolls and poultry 50F reachin cooler BEVERAGE AIR end of cookline. Foods removed Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. ALL
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Flies on fly paper throughout kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives stored between preparation table and reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler, pork, eggrolls.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 door reachin cooler, cookline foods and ambient air 50F.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Beef and seafood, walkin freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on buffet Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, poultry, seafood, reachin cooler 3 door by cookline. Iced by manager.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Open bag breading mix, dry storage
4/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Dry Noodles and chives on buffet by soups not protected by sneezeguard. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishwash area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on preparation table next to can opener and cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Metal bowl with splits in sides where rust and debris harbour. Discarded by manager Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed indoor garbage storage area in disrepair. Filthy, unlined garbage cans throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior shelves of walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Some sushi on buffet sitting on top of ice 49F, not placed deep enough into ice. Within 4 hour limit and discussed options with manager. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn soiled cardboard used as shelf cover for oil, flour, etc at cookine.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Dry storage area, open sacks of rice, breading mix, flour.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Behind 3 compartment sink
12/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on preparation table cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Black buildup and hole in center with chipped edges. Discarded by manager. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Lots of flies stuck to fly papers near back door. Discarded by manager. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Icecream sprinkles and dry noodles not under sneezeguard. Corrected On Site.
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation. Callback 4/8/11 big improvement but still some soil
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Heavy black buildup. Repeat Violation. Callback 4/8/11, big improvement but still some soil.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Rear kitchen
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. Dishwash area and dry storage room. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Cooking equipment, pipes, light fixtures, hood,etc. at cookline.
4/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet stacking plastic drinking cups
  • Inadequate number of trash receptacles in establishment. None at cookline or kitchen handsinks.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Seven [7]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen dishwash area
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on shelf above 3 compartment sink while employee washing dishes. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Cooking equipment, pipes, light fixtures, hood,etc. at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee preparing sushi Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sacks of rice and flour, dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Crash cart at cookline dripping with grease [vinegar, soy sauce, etc]
  • Observed hole in wall. Dishwash area and dry storage room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi tongs at buffet. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in inside garbage can with no plastic liner/bag and caked with old food debris [dishwash area]
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Rear kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Plastic and aluminum takeout containers should be stored covered or inverted.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Heavy black buildup. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Complaint of dead roach found on plate. During this inspection inspector observed two dead roaches in trap on floor at rear kitchen prep area. Establishment has regularly scheduled professional pest control service.Next day callback per C Fields. This violation must be corrected by : 4/8/11.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Observed open sacks of rice and breadcrumbs in dry storage room. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled bottle. Soap at handsink by sushi. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sprinkles/toppings for icecream Repeat Violation.
4/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Observed open bags of rice, flour, bread crumbs in dry storage.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Buffet items not protected by sneezeguards, onions , sauces, fried noodles, icecream sprinkles. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Plastic food container without handle used to scoop flour, cornstarch, rice. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on cookline preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed hole in wall. Dry storage room
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Observed eye drops stored by sushi preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Observed WD40, Acetone stored on shelf above kitchen preparation table
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. Observed power tools, and cleaning tools stored above kitchen preparation table. Corrected On Site.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Dented peach cans on storage room shelf.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sprinkles for desserts and onion and noodle for soup, sauces for sushi, not under sneezeguards. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sugar
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Flour
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[rice scoop and sushi tongs] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Single basin sink next to dish machine, missing hot water handle.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly papers hanging from ceiling have dead flies.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination for condiments open containers.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area-sticky fly tape.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the two door upright cookline reach-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filters.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-kitchen Corrected On Site.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.-sushi rice.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices with kitchen chest freezer lid ner very damaged.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface in wait area cabinet under soda tower.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-dishwash area.
  • Observed personal clothes stored with food. Corrected On Site.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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