Tatu, 1702 W University Ave Ste J, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TATU
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1702 W University Ave Ste J, Gainesville, FL 32603
License #: 1102115
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. Dated 2011 laminated. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Two drinks on prep tables with no lids. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three male employees working sushi counter or cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Sushi rice bowl. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Green towel under cutting board on back prep table. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Blue flexible hose leading from grill line to floor drain.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sushi bar hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Square plastic containers and lids next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. According to operator Chicken stock in squeeze bottle. Added label. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 46°. In black under counter unit. Moved to working unit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs on top of table noodles underneath. Moved noodle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Hand sanitizer sitting on top of soda boxes. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On diffuser plate. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Freezer making access to sushi bar hand wash sink difficult. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. In sushi bar hand wash sink sixth pan sitting in basin.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Egg wash at fry station.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 1-10-11
08/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Ginger dressing in buckets. Elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Dry powdered starch. Moved to new location. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Sushi rice bowl. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. White square plastics containers. Both manufacturing labels and identity labels. **Warning**
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Wrapped zucchini and sweet potato. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw tilapia over tomatoes. **Warning**
5/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Ginger dressing in buckets. Elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Dry powdered starch. Moved to new location. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Sushi rice bowl. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. White square plastics containers. Both manufacturing labels and identity labels. **Warning**
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Wrapped zucchini and sweet potato. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Records have been taken home. Please keep 90 days onsite. Legible copies are acceptable. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw tilapia over tomatoes. **Warning**
3/4/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. At entrance to kitchen small hallway.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handle to reach-in cooler door at sushi bar.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Beside back door. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Multiple chemicals in bucket at entrance to kitchen behind curtain above bottles of beer and wine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On lip of diffuser plate. **Repeat Violation**
11/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. Last dated 09/27/2011
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. At entrance to kitchen small hallway.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At sushi bar.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Orange sauce in soy sauce bucket.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Soup bowls and soy dishes at dish machine. Moved to other shells that are protected.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. At sushi bar.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook.
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Large sushi rice bowl.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handle to reach-in cooler door at sushi bar.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Beside back door. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Blue towel on dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fish tartar. In front case. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 4 small dead roaches under hand wash sink sink cabinet at sushi bar. 6 small dead roaches behind sushi make station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon in plastic wrap above nuts in tall freezer unit in sushi bar area.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Line cooked used sanitizer to wipe down line. Failed to wash hands and put on new gloves.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Multiple chemicals in bucket at entrance to kitchen behind curtain above bottles of beer and wine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On lip of diffuser plate. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Sushi chef washed hands in large prep sink by line.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Returned to store. **Corrected On-Site**
11/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Soap at mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at restroom handwash sinks. **Warning**
6/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bus tubs in storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Lettuce on bin in storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pork label on chicken container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. Soap at mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sushi fish in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. NON EXEMPT FISH MAY NOT BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at restroom handwash sinks. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Sanitizer bucket containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
3/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Sake bottles in wait station area.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Bins in storage area wet nesting.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles damaged/missing under prep table.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ladies' restroom.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to rice cooker. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hoods and filters.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Door held open with sting around knob. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sauce buckets in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cookline. Walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cut onions in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Re-used container incorrectly identifying food. Reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Papertowels used to line vegetable containers on make table.
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Waiter portioning soup without hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Rice, flour. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken above shrimp in freezer [not in original containers] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue accumulated under dry storage shelving. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pump sprayer by sushi area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered products in drink area.
1/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Drawer cooler unit.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Sushi chef.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. ach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Wait staff not washing hands before making salads. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cooks.
  • Observed floor soiled in hard to reach areas. [under dry storage shelves]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. 5 gal buckets, cases of shrimp in walk-in coolers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Rice, flour.
  • Observed personal items stored with food. Backpack.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Opened packages of raw chicken over beef/pork in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Chemical bottles hanging on single service item shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pump sprayer.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed EXTERIORS OF MICROWAVES dirty need cleaning .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.SEVERAL THROUGHOUT .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/21/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food/soy sauce stored on floor. Kitchen area .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical. Observed scoop buried in flour .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue/standing water .
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Kitchen area .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Single sink faucet handle is broken up .
  • Observed ice build up on walk in freezer floor .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
1/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. PORK ROAST.
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment.TOWEL COVERING SUSHI RICE.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.SUGAR.
  • Observed ice scoop stored on a dirty surface.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade sushi roll mat. MADE FROM BAMBOO.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black like substance on the interior of ice machine lid.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.S S COVERED SUSHI MAT.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.TRIPLE SINK.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.WASTE BASKETS. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.BETTER , BUT STILL HARD TO READ.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.FISH IN DELFIELD RIC IS AT 45 / 46 F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. NO THERMOMETER FOUND , FISH AT 45 F.Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-03-1 Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.PIC WASHING HANDS IN PREP SINK IN SUSHI AREA. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.SUSHI AREA. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 52-01-1 Identity of food or food product misrepresented. MENU READS(CRAB DELIGHT AND SALMON) ALTHOUGH REAL CRAB IS NOT USED.OTHER(CRAB DELIGHT , krab delight , avocado.) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Pro
7/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.WRITING TO SMALL TO READ.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. NO THERMOMETER FOUND .Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.WIF.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.BY RICE COOKER.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.NO DATE. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.EMPLOYEES.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.MISLABELED.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. SUSHI AREA.For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Pro
7/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/8/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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