Sarku Japan, 1500 Apalachee Pkwy Unit # 1065, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SARKU JAPAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1500 Apalachee Pkwy Unit # 1065, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4701553
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Abrasives and detergents not thoroughly rinsed from cooking equipment. Soap added to sani sink.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 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. Tong handle touching noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored under front hand sink.
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 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. Noodles on front line.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
5/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon not stored in water greater than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Chicken blood on floor of walkin.
  • Basic - wiping cloth bucket stored on floor.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
1/6/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Wiping cloth solution.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored at room temperature.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by boxes.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored food CABBAGE not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor throughout restaurant. **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 - Employee washed hands in dish water sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in sink by storage rack. **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. This violation must be corrected y 02/22/2013 **Warning**
2/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Bare hand contact on faucet handle after washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, last inspection dated 12/11/ 2011
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on table by rice cooker.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cloth on sugar cannisters. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. above walk-in. Corrected On Site.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for towel bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket. Corrected On Site.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Switching tasks; employee handled trash can and was starting to prepare raw chicken for mixing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee entering establishment from break. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter at ice machine not dated.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Severe rust and flaking of shelves in walk in cooler. All food is covered.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried; cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in sanitizer bucket. 0 ppm to 200 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of Windex. Corrected On Site.
10/19/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in uncooked rice. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop in cook line drawer containing raw shrimp.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in sanitizer bucket.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. fried rice Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container; rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; trays in sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; front counter.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee food in preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. WD-40 stored above prep table.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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