Fugu Corporation, 4615 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FUGU CORPORATION
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4615 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL 33706
License #: 6209495
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.(Rubbermaid style containers holding cut veggies in walk in cooler) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.(1roach at hand wash sink 3 between folded table and refrigeration at end of cooks line , 1 live on soda gun at bar, **Warning**(1 live above Dish Machine 6 live above refrigeration in server station)(establishment had pest control service previous evening at establishment for 3 hours according to invoice)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items.(above soup prep area ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.(3 dead under Dish Machine , 5 dead near soda station , 2 at bar, 3 at sushi bar) **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.(Rubbermaid style containers holding cut veggies in walk in cooler) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.(chicken over veggies) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.(1roach at hand wash sink 3 between folded table and refrigeration at end of cooks line , 1 live on soda gun at bar, **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.(probe thermometer read 40°F, at ambient room temp of 78°F, ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.(bar area) **Warning**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Freezer)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(where needed) **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.(Rubbermaid containers used to store food in walk in cooler)
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.(eggs over beef ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(sushi bar) **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(victory 2door) **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(where needed) **Warning**
3/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.(10 in a bait trap) **Warning**(8 dead in sushi area)
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. (Lid to rice container) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(victory 2door) **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(where needed) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Cream cheese 50F, pickled garlic 50F, milk 50F, cooler not properly working AC repair working as we type.Victory(shrimp 51F, )all out of temp items moved to other units. **Warning**(milk 47°F, butter 48°F, cream cheese46°F, )
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.(1) **Warning**(6 live in sushi bar cabinet and 1 live in server area)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
12/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(bowl in tempura mix)(stainless bowl in Panko mix) **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(2 door victory) **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.(10 in a bait trap) **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. (Lid to rice container) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(victory 2 door)all items in unit moved and where just prepared so no temperature violations observed) **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.(scoops in rice bin) **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(victory 2door) **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(where needed) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Cream cheese 50°F, pickled garlic 50°F, milk 50°F, cooler not properly working AC repair working as we type.Victory(shrimp 51°F, )all out of temp items moved to other units. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.(1) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(fill a bucket ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
12/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler container with cut onion , container with cut lettuce , buckets with sauces **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. In between prep table on cooks linemen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Inside deli style cooler on cooks line
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Thought out
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Top lid to flour container near deli style cooler
  • 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 drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on prep table
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On storage shelf near 2 door up right reach in cooler
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. deli style cooler on cooks line
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. In kitchen
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At sink near cook line
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Near walk in cooler under fire extinguisher.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers through out
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Prep cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 48?F in walk in cooler 39?F **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 48?F in walk in cooler 39?F **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food prep cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. And holster **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in freezer on server 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. Sauces prepared on site in bulk food container in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser On shelf near dish machine
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. asst produce
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp above salad; cook line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw shell eggs stored above raw fish ; true cooler; kitchen Corrected On Site.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. cook line
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of shrimp - walk in freezer 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. inside bulk salt bin
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. inside bulk sugar bin
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish on shelf above prep vegetable - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives - cook line
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[flour Bin lid/grey tape]
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented.[white tuna for escolar on paper menus,owner discarded on all menus ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.[black substance ]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.{flour bin] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[interior white freezer ]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.[behind ice-machine ]
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.[raw shell eggs over beef in large 2-dr upright]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.[sushi bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[bulk]
12/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented.[Escolar for white tuna][see comments]
  • 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. [expired 3/2011]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting boards]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[chicken over seafood in walkin cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[peeling paint/supple area]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.[sushi rice]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer ] Corrected On Site.
  • 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.[broken ice scoop]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.[broken ice-scoop inside flour bin]
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[bamboo wraps]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[white upright freezer ]
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.[straws]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[bar]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.[behind ice-maker]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.Red fish at sushi bar.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Raw whole shell eggs over raw beef in Reachin coole .
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Bin containing flour has top cover taped and in very poor repair.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Hot towel steamer has flaking paint at door gaskets.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Scoop broken and missing handle in flour bin.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Shelf for clean dishes are covered with rubber mats held together by cloth tape and foil under.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.Bar area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knife on cookline between equipment.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet leaking at double compartment sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Bar triple sink used to wash hands an clean glasses.
  • Observed wall in disrepair near ice bin in server areas.Plaster flaking from wall.
  • Light shield in poor repair in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.Bottles on clean dish rack in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles at clean dish racks. Repeat Violation.
5/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name or expiration.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.Shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Flour
  • Observed employee with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Pots and pans.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives between prep tables. Corrected On Site.
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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