Sushi Jo, 640 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sushi Jo
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 640 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
License #: 6019447
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Food prep. Area.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil, water, salt, sugar, container by hot line.
  • High Priority - Cut leafy greens received from an unapproved source. See stop sale. Basil, Rosemary grown outside of restaurant.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
08/13/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fryer area including fill hose above pasta cooking station .
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Croutons. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, demonstrated to employee how to correct by printing line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food not properly protected from contamination. Bread was left outside restaurant before operation was open. Discussed options including having a lock box outside for deliveries outside opening hours. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Discussed with PIC, corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee used walk in cooler handle then resumed food prep. Discussed with employee. Corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal banded brush.
4/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Above stock pot area on hose.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dish machine area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven between uses.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler, not in use.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Discussed with PIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. PIC time stamped pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Mussels over lasagna. Chicken over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. On pasta strainers at cook line.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna , potatoes and cooked foods in walk in cooler.
9/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Both Bathrooms
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dish shelves
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dessert cheese TRUE RIC at 52f, do not use for PH food until capable of 41f
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over 3compartment sink and in WIC
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Several RIC Handles broken
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Oil, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheeses 52f for 1hour, corrective action taken, moved to other RIC
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza at 76f on counter, not time marked
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw fish over cooked pasta, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb. Rear mop sink outside **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Several **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Have chlorine, need quat for 3compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Many items prepared previous day in WIC **Repeat Violation**
4/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0PPM * SEE COMMENTS
  • Critical - Hand sink missing Handwashing sign in food preparation room or area. front counter
  • Critical - Hand sink missing Soap and paper towels in food preparation room or area. front counter.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are , non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelve at dishmachine area.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. metal strip on brush
  • Critical - Observed bottle of wine stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. along cookline surface
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reachin at cookline , no food inside
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Strainers used for pasta at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. reachin cooler next to mixer.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. multiple items in walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meatballs , soups ,sauces, deli meats and all PHFOODS in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. PROVIDED TO OPERATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside back door at mop sink.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • observed light missing shield - walkin corrected on site
  • observed stove top has build up of grease.
  • Critical - observed thermometer missing from freezer.
3/1/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missingsoap and paper towels in food preparation room or area. at front counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelve at dishmachine area
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee carry bread and making a sandwich with bare hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. wires over cookline
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. side of pasta station
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. shingles for seafood , discussed food grade options with PIC
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. strainers for pasta at cookline .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw seafood over cooked eggplant ,speedrack in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauces and soups in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked meats,sauces,deli meats,pasta and phFoods in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
11/21/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reachin cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair. cookline and prep table .
7/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand sink missing soap and paper towels in food preparation room or area.front counter, Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop, Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. peeler stored on hose clamp at prep table.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7/18/2011.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 7/18/2011.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cooked eggplant and greens for salads , employee put on gloves, did not use salad greens .Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on grill,cookline .
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on pastry, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. rinsed one hand with water,no soap or drying.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards cookline .
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken over beef and beef over fish,walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. open clams over open pasta in reachin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. and pizza table
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheeses @ 52 and PHFOODS in top of make table,cookline ,moved to reachin , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheeses and meats at reachin prep table at 49 degrees,moved to walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over soup,walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reachin cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair. cookline and prep table .
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meats,sauces and phfoods in walkin cooler.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. beans ,thrown out. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauce, pasta, meats and numerous items in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs at 57 and mushroom at 55 in top of make table , thrown out by PIC,states he will start using ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken behind cheese, top of make table , cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken on seafood in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauce, meats in walkin cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin coolers
  • Observed cutting board 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. various shelfs in kitchen .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. above water fill on cookline .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of reachin coolers.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. inside reachin used for storage.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. as a dumpsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. bird in dining area on patio. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. walkin cooler and kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. cookline
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under sink area, between equipment , in crevices through out kitchen .
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. above walkin , PIC states they were broken into.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/15/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/23/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed opened/prepared container/package of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that does not bear a consume/sell by date/label. Food may not be served. walkin and reach in
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish. clams
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs
  • Critical. Cooked ground beef/comminuted fish not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Meatballs
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken next to fish
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. veal over pasta- reach in
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. lamb over rte
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation. bag of beets
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on top of mixing bowl in reach in
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. non fcs cedar boards Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. shelves in walk in
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. cook line
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. parrot in outside dining area
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. through out
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. cooksline
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. next to mixer Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood and area around stock pot fill station
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored and not labeled in dining room.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/22/2009Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. container of sauce, ribs, pasta in w/I cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat sauce, pasta, beef,
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pot of soup, container of meat sauce.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. kitchen's h/w sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor by mix bowl.
10/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/11/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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