Taiho Restaurant, 125 E Merritt Isl Cswy#105, Merritt Isl, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAIHO RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 125 E Merritt Isl Cswy#105, Merritt Isl, FL 32952
License #: 1505416
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 12/7/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.above water heater
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.by ice bin
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.shelves in dry storage are pressboard raw
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 bin sink faucet
  • Critical - Observed the presence of 2 old lizzrd droppings
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior and exterior of toaster oven heavily soiled sushi area
  • Critical - Observed interior of sushi reach-in cooler moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed sushi reach in cooler door plastic peeling off door
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/23/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. no proof of training owner states book are too expensive. ordered books are on order
6/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.sushi bar
  • 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.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.wooden shelves in dish area
  • Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris on handle of sushi RIC
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris rice container.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sushi rice found at 74F less than 1 hour.recommend rapid chill. Corrected On Site.utilizing time as a public health control.
4/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed residue build-up on gas stove catch pan.
  • Observed two cutting board grooved/pitted,stained and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on filters in hoods above cook stations in dining room.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on storeroom and kitchen floor below and around equipment.
  • Observed two white cutting boardsgrooved/pitted at kitchen prep table.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed small holes in walls in dish wahing area.CB INSPECTION TIME EXTENSION TILL NEXT UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ].
3/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw beef stored above cooked rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Raw chicken above shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found,one live roach beneath coffee maker,and one on wall by dish machine.*24 HOUR WARNING PER VALERIE FREEMAN.
  • Observed small holes in walls in dish wahing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black roach feces on wall adjacent to coffee maker in waitress area.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Observed bamboo matts used as rolling matts for sushi rolls. Repeat Violation.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Observed rice rolling mats noted made of bamboo and wrapped with plastic.REQUIRE PLASTIC MATS FOR ROLLING RICE. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license for more than 30 days.Owner paid $323.00 by mail,that was post marked 4/28/10 and deposited 5/7/10.Operator does not owe any more late fees. Corrected On Site in Licenseez.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed raw salmon and raw tuna noted 44 degrees Farenheit in sushi counter display refrigerator for two hours. Corrected On Site plates of seafood placed on ice.Must discard any fish after 4 hours in unit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chicken broth at 131 degrees Farenheit hot holding at waitress station. Corrected On Site.Reheated to 165 degrees Farenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Sushi seafood conter cooler was not maintaining seafood at 41 degrees Farenheit or below. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.Sushi food work observed with gloves on,rinsing hands in handwash sink and drying hand on cloth towel. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Observed bamboo mats wrapped in plastic still being used for manufacture of sushi rolls.Requi mats now be made of food grade plastic. Repeat Violation.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
12/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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