Sakura Japanese Buffet, 2609 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2609 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904
License #: 1506305
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ on top of reach in cooler cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. / walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ wet nesting on all containers, pans, glasses **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor./ rice dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions./ observed hats and other personal items stored on dry storage rack above foid **Warning**
  • Basic - Oyster shells washed re- used to stuffed with Krab meat reused to serve **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly./ drain by the 3 compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ in server station, cook line, sushi area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./ server station **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ spices-not easily identifiable on cooks line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment./ observed cans of raid bug spray **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sushi reach in cooler raw salmon, tuna 44-45°,eel 44-45- recommended rapid chill **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles./ server station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days./ added a cold line for self service on buffet **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked./ sushi tuna- also salmon not date marked **Warning**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.sushi rice **Warning** cloth in contact with sushi rice
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** knife between equiptment
  • Basic - Raw whole shell eggs and plastic bin of raw chicken stored above unwashed produce in the walk in cooler **Warning** raw chicken over sprouts and sauces in the walk in cooler, sheet pans of raw chicken over beef in the walk in freezer
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.dry noodles **Warning** dry noodles and chives not under sneeze guard
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.wooden sushi bowl **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.sushi menu **Warning** not on all menus that are provided to guests. Still working on menu
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.pink solution **Warning** spray bottle not labeled
5/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of carrots on the floor of the walk in cooler and plastic container of oysters on the walk in freezer floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.sushi rice **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above cook line cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood heavily soiled with accumulated grease.grease dripping of the edge of hood **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.rice handle in contact with cooked rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning.dry storage room **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Walk in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw whole shell eggs and plastic bin of raw chicken stored above unwashed produce in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.over 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.dry noodles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.cutting lemons.manager had employee wash hands and apply gloves **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.wooden sushi bowl **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - All Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Placing dates on foods when walking in the walk in coolercooked breaded chicken and cooked BBQ ribs in the white cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. Only showed 1 tag **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of white reach-in cooler moderate soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.sushi menu **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 10 degrees **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.pink solution **Warning**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has moderate accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor./ kitchen area dripping from bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover./ several shelves in the kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ sushi and cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Establishment is attempting to achieve parasite destruction onsite in a freezer that does not maintain a constant temperature of -4 degrees Fahrenheit or below. No proof of proper parasite destruction available for nonexempt fish. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food./ for bulk rice/ flour/ salt **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ storing Saran Wrap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit./ sushi bar and buffet line employee hand wash sinks **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./ has time on all products under TPHC but no written plan gave copy of the plan and explained how to fill out **Warning**
10/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.waitress hand wash sink
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken on a stick 98? on the hot buffet , heated to 165?. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at the sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.the ice scoop is on the dump tray of the soda machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. no test strips are available
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.in the emplyee restroom
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.in the cookline reach in for onions Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.fried chicken at 56 df on the buffet line, keep in a deeper pan at 135 df or use time as a control. rapid heat to 165 df or discard Corrected On Site.
10/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. heavy condensation in reach in cooler due to drain leak
  • 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 : 08/20/12.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of cooked potatoes by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.washed hands applied gloves
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. washed hands applied gloves
  • Critical - Observed cooked cabbage cooling in covered plastic container. fou d at 56 degrees fahrenheit after 4 hrs
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled.
  • Observed moderately grooved cutting board no longer easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. reheating 1 hr found at 85 degrees fahrenheit recommended rapid reheat to 165 degrees fahrenheit for 15 seconds rechecked after 30 minutes and found at 98 degrees fahrenheit. educated operator on proper reheating methods Corrected On Site.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.wet mops are hug to dry on posts at the back outside of the restaurant dripping on to the ground
5/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.wood sushi roll matts are in use
  • Light not functioning.at the grill
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.not observed at any hand wash sink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.on the top shelf in the kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cooks and dishwasher have no haur restraints Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.no sanitizer set up
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.heavy build up
  • 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. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.corn starch is at 76 df discarded
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ribbs in the walk in cooler at 43 degress fahrenheit
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.shrimp in a pan on the prep sink , rapid chill to 41 degress fahrenheit or less cook or discard Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken over pork and seafood in the walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.raw and undercooked seafood ,sushi abd beef is not marked on the menus
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.wet mops are hug to dry on posts at the back outside of the restaurant dripping on to the ground
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
12/9/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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