U-Sushi & Thai, 610 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: U-SUSHI & THAI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 610 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
License #: 1621029
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Can opener blade rusted. **Warning** callback cleaned but still need to replace blade.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** on callback installed weatherstrip but still shows light
10/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Can opener blade rusted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Bottom shelf rusted, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer, shrimp, ice cream covered, corrected action taken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over spring rolls in white Kenmore freezer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris on food-contact surface, bottom of white freezers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser, kitchen.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, rice in kitchen and sauces in walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, doorway. Walkway to kitchen
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Back room kitchen under shelves
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves, flour all over crate.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fryers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf not easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, back door. Was fixed but broke off again. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise, under counter in sushi area.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood Shelves with dry food storage.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Washing gloves while on, discarded, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rice in sink, sushi counter.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. White refrigerator in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced, **Corrected On-Site**
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Long freezer doesn't close tight.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, back door..
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Light out in kitchen in front of walkin.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Small freezer in front of walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler, freezers.
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, Backdoor soiled
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • 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, fried shrimp.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures--44-45 degrees---2 door cooler-sushi bar.
  • Linens that do not directly contact food not laundered as necessary-soiled apron hanging up.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-handsink; kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--sides of fryer and curtain.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on scale-kitchen
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing-thawing shrimp. Corrected On Site. sushi bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled gaskets with accumulation of food residue-long white freezer-kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of toaster soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--44-45 degrees; seafood, chicken--2 door sushi counter Corrected On Site. Moved to walkin. Called for service.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water--shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin-kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.-back room
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation--back door and emergency door next to restrooms.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--sauces in walkin.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--flour, and soup containers on cart filled with seasonings and in walkin containers.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. drystorage area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. chest reach in freezer lid.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. fliptop reach in cooler, raw poultry behind cooked chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. degreaser. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. drystorage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination. no-handled cup inside rice container. 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 changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product. cookline reach in cooler, using same tongs to handle raw shrimps and cooked chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ink washed vegetables inside sushi bar hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. handling raw eggs then cut vegetables and take out boxes at the cookline without changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. backflow preventer needed at each side of the splitter, mop sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cookline. Corrected On Site.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Repeat Violation. wahoo
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine test paper needed. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. no proof of parasite destruccion. wahoo.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damaged tile in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. dry storage with food. 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 changing gloves. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese, sauces, pasta, in the walk in cooler. operator turned the unit colder.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sauces, mushrooms, tofu in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen curtains
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping clothes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink (splitted line). backflow preventer needed at each end of the splitter.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Failure to maintain parasite destruction records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Establishment must provide proof that the salmon is aquacultured (farm raised) and pellet fed.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine test paper needed.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. gloves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen shelves
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination. no-handled cup inside sugar container.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. cleaning utensils. 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. rice vinegar (sushi rice). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice spoon.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with a time marking that exceeds the 4 hour limit. Food may not be served. sushi rice. Corrected On Site. discarded.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sauces, mushroom in the walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. drystorage
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu in kenmore reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved to another unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. kenmore reach in cooler. potentiallly hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. with gloves, without soap, not drying hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination. no-handled cup inside food container. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. front counter sink used as prep sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men restroom.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. drystorage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. some damaged tiles.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. KENMORE RIC, PHF must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-19-1 Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. drystorage area.
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
8/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice, cut melons in the WIC.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu in KENMORE RIC, Corrected On Site. moved to other unit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WIC.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. KENMORE RIC, PHF must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination. no-handle cup inside flour container.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dishwashing area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. drystorage area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
8/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dusty ice machine filters.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. drystorage shelves
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. microwave shelf.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. some acoustic tiles in prep areas.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. sushi rice. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination. no-handle cup in rice and flour containers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. microwave shelf.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dusty ice machine filters.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. drystorage shelves
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. some acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WIC.
  • 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. rice, flour.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. men restroom
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. men restroom.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. some acoustic tiles in prep areas.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-27-1 Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Observed freezing records of salmon and wahoo, records of the escolar must be provided.
  • 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. New employees must receive food handler training within 60 of been hired, proof of the training must be provided.
8/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/23/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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