- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice and flour in kitchen area.
- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on wall and pipes behind cookline and on pipes around water heater. Observed on backsplash at range also.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near soda syrup boxes in kitchen.
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelet on wrist of kitchen employee engaged in food prep.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed wait staff member with long pony tail past shoulders engaged in salad preparation with hair falling around her shoulders.
- 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. Observed within corn starch and salt on dry storage shelf.
- Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed pan of cooling shrimp tempura stored next to handwash sink at end of cookline. Observed shrimp right below paper towel dispenser.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed around CO2 tanks and soda syrup boxes.
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed hot water shut off at handwash sink at end of cookline and observed at least 2 employees wash hands at that sink.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed cutting board at cold hold unit across from cookline stained.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Observed at handwash sink in kitchen near ice machine.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rag rinsed and wetted at handwash sink at cookline.
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink at end of cookline.
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Upon arrival, observed 3 sushi chefs, 4 wait staff and 3 kitchen employees with CFM not present. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 10 employees on shift at beginning of inspection. Observed SafeStaff training for Chunling Wang with expiration 1/8/17.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purplish substance in unlabeled spray bottle beneath dishmachine drainboards. Observed clear substance in unlabeled bottle at sushi bar.
- Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at extinguisher next to walk-in cooler.
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08/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic quart containers with no handles within closed containers of salt and sugar at dry storage area and within container of sauce in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed around gas burners on range in kitchen.
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed beneath fryers in kitchen.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Observed black substance in gaskets of small reach in freezer in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed behind fryers and around soda syrup boxes.
- High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed tempura shrimp in pan in kitchen finished at 12. At 2pm, observed shrimp at 81°F.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Observed at back of bin. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink in kitchen at end of cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at handwash sink at end of cookline in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed on fire extinguisher near walk-in cooler.
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5/6/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic container used as scoop in tempura and uncooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed case of dumpling and pork Gozya on floor in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting metal bowls and plastic bins on shelf over 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed grease and food debris under fryers in kitchen.
- 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. Observed in closed containers of cornstarch, granulated sugar and flour. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed beef tenderloin in metal pan thawing on 3 compartment sink drainboard. Bef was moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cooling tempera shrimp on table beneath paper towel dispenser next to handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fresh minced garlic in oil prepared on the 30th with no date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
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1/2/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in closed containers of uncooked rice and tempura flour near 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Observed on top of cold hold prep unit in kitchen that contains prepared salads and bottled beers. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Observed in middle of cookline floor and near back door.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in closed containers of salt and cornstarch in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed whole slab of tuna thawing in metal pan on shelf beneath sushi bar. Tuna was moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink near fryers in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
- Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. Extinguisher located to the right of walk in cooler. For reporting purposes only.
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9/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo cup used as scoop in sugar, salt, flour, tempura batter, rice and corn starch bins. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near entrance to kitchen.
- Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Clean knives stored on magnetic strip with dirty knives, near dish machine.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Left over cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Near back door of kitchen.
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Above cook line.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar bin. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Along cook line. Operator replaced gaskets on site. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on work surfaces near dish machine, and deep fryers.
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6/3/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in salt bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Clams stored over daikon radish. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink.
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2/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Employee not following establishment's TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL Procedure for SUSHI RICE. Corrected On Site.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. BROKEN/MISSING TILES NEAR BACK DOOR.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. AT HANDWASH SINK BY COOK LINE. Repeat Violation. 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. LINE COOK USING BARE HANDS WITH VEGETABLES TO GARNISH A DISH.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WET CLOTH AND SCRUB BRUSH IN HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN. Repeat Violation.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. UNDER MAKE TABLE ON COOK LINE. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. IN WALK-IN COOLER. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
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8/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN COOLER IN WAIT STATION.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. AT HWS BY COOKLINE.
- Observed build-up of food dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FAN VENTS IN WALKIN COOLER.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. IN KITCHEN.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. WAIT STATION.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. TURNED WATER OFF WITH BARE HANDS.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CABBAGE. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SCALLOPS IN WALKIN FREEZER. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. OBSERVED CLEANING TOOLS IN HWS BY COOKLINE.
- Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WASHED AND CUT CARROTS. Corrected On Site.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. ON REACHIN COOLER UNDER WORK TABLE ON LINE.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR. Corrected On Site.
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6/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/27/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed coat rack on wall piled with coats and aprons blocking access to handsink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 9/19/11.
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knifes stored between equipment in crevices. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed appliing gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed bags of cabbage, carrots, onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 9/19/11
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee chopping lettuce and peeling carrots with bare hands. Vegetables rewashed thoroughly. Hands wadhed and gloves applied. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation, 9/19/11.
- Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. Repeat Violation, 9/19/11.
- Observed clean linens stored in improper location. Observed stored hanging on food cart over kaboob sticks.
- Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 9/19/11.
- Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Observed young lady with long black hair engaged in food preparation without effective hair restraint. She stopping and put in a bun on her head. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Observed ready to eat vegetables predished in soup bowls for soup and stacked on top of each other allowing unsatisfactory surface to touch foods. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) atempt to wash hands in a sink; three compartment sink,other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food employee; owner, wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Braclet. Corrected On Site.
- Observed huge hole in ceiling in kitchen. Missing tiles.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 9/19/11.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation, 9/19/11.
- Observed owner engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Observed plastic bowls with no handles used to dispense bulk salt, cornstarch, potato started in bulk containers of said foods.Repeat Violation, 9/19/11.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat carrots in walk in cooler.
- Critical - Observed soft shell crab and crab stick stored on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pasta in walk in cooler.
- Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed hanging on shelving with dry foods.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation, 9/19/11.
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12/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical - OBSERVED BLOCKED SINK (HAND WASH SINK)
- OBSERVED CEILING TILE WATER DAMAGE
- OBSERVED CLOTH USED AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE
- Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN A RESTRICTED AREA
- OBSERVED FOOD ON THE FLOOR, BACK OF CARROTS, SOY SAUCE BUCKETS, BAG OF ONIONS
- OBSERVED GASKET IN POOR REPAIR IN REACH-IN COOLER
- Critical - OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES (APRON)
- OBSERVED HAND-LESS SCOOP USED TO DISPENSE FOOD ITEMS
- OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
- Critical - OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW ON MOP SINK
- Critical - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE HAND-WASH SINK (COS)
- OBSERVED PERSONAL PHONE IN PREP AREA
- OBSERVED RICE SCHOOL IN STANDING WATER, NOT AT LEAST 135? F
- Critical - OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN
- Critical - OBSERVED SOIL BUILD-UP IN MICROWAVE
- Critical - OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE
- Critical - OBSERVED TOXIC BOTTLE NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH WAS NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
- OBSERVED WOODEN BOWL THAT WAS ON IMPROPER WOOD SURFACE
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9/19/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
- Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface; on top above heat lamp.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; backs of handles of make table.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Sushi rice is time marked but Time as a Public Health Control form not completed. Corrected On Site.
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2/9/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed food/ice received from unapproved source. Sauce with no English labeling. " BullDog" brand.
- Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. Fluke is delivered fresh and is not farm raised.
- Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
- Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit; sushi reach in cooler.
- Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; small white refrigerator at sushi bar.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Shell eggs stored over cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Buckets of flour, cornstarch, etc. on floor.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit; food stored by handwash sink at sushi bar.
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth in sushi rice.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. For teriyaki sauce.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Bamboo mats are not easily cleanable. The Division recommends silicone or plastic rolling mats.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Dough hook and beater attachment are in poor condition.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; make table.
- 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. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at cook line.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface; hood filters.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Backs of handles at freezer and walk in cooler.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at mop sink.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; by ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; blocked at sushi bar by rice.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at handwash sink.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Soap missing at sushi bar handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed personal care item stored with food. MP3 player on shelf with clean equipment.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- 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.
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9/10/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.no cold running water Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.tea 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.dry goods
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin coolers
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.door inside
- Ceiling tile missing.over walkin coolers
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.kitchen water stains
- Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.back door
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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5/5/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hoodvfilters
- Ceiling tile missing.over walkin coolers
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12/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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8/25/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/8/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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