Kitcho Japanese Restaurant, 1415 Timberlane Rd Unit 119, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KITCHO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1415 Timberlane Rd Unit 119, Tallahassee, FL 32312-1729
License #: 4702042
Total inspections: 31
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/14/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on left side of fryer. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed side of fryer still soiled. Open callback 8/29/14: Observed side of fryer still soiled.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed at mid kitchen. Observed over glass washer at bar and over ice machine on Gastrobar side. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed dusty ceiling tiles still present at Gastrobar side and main kitchen. Open callback 8/29/14: Observed dusty ceiling tiles still present at Gastrobar side and main kitchen.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris/mildew like substance. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed fan cover still soiled. Open callback 8/29/14: Observed fan cover still soiled
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed at the Gastrobar side. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed microwave interior still soiled. Open callback 8/29/14: Observed microwave interior still soiled
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed at left cold hold unit and at reach in cooler at sushi station. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed gaskets not repaired/replaced. Open callback 8/29/14: Observed gaskets not repaired/replaced
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed walk-in cooler gaskets still soiled. Open callback 8/29/14: Observed walk-in cooler gaskets still soiled
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk-in cooler. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed rust pitted shelves within walk-in cooler. Open callback 8/29/14: Observed rust pitted shelves within walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed at bottom of wall behind cookline and at wall to right of soup station. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed cookline wall still soiled but wall near soup station mostly cleaned. Open callback 8/29/14: Observed cookline wall still soiled but wall near soup station mostly cleaned.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed establishment during pre-opening procedures with staff stating that foods within cold hold units had not been prepared, refilled or replaced since closing last night. Observed the following items held at left cold hold unit closest to the walk-in cooler overnight: calamari 49°F, fish 47°, shrimp 48°, scallops 49°, 49°, 51°, raw chicken 47°, 47°, cooked chicken 60°, cooked rice 54°, hotdogs 48°F. 4/10/14 **Admin Complaint**
08/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed accumulated food debris on top of reach in coolers at sushi bar area. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: observed tops of most coolers cleaned.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on left side of fryer. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed side of fryer still soiled.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed at mid kitchen. Observed over glass washer at bar and over ice machine on Gastrobar side. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed dusty ceiling tiles still present at Gastrobar side and main kitchen.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris/mildew like substance. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed fan cover still soiled.
  • Basic - Garbage can soiled. Observed on all exteriors of garbage cans within the kitchen area. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed exteriors of garbage cans within kitchen still soiled.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed at the Gastrobar side. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed microwave interior still soiled.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed at left cold hold unit and at reach in cooler at sushi station. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed gaskets not repaired/replaced.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed walk-in cooler gaskets still soiled.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk-in cooler. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed rust pitted shelves within walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed at bottom of wall behind cookline and at wall to right of soup station. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed cookline wall still soiled but wall near soup station mostly cleaned.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed establishment during pre-opening procedures with staff stating that foods within cold hold units had not been prepared, refilled or replaced since closing last night. Observed the following items held at left cold hold unit closest to the walk-in cooler overnight: calamari 49°F, fish 47°, shrimp 48°, scallops 49°, 49°, 51°, raw chicken 47°, 47°, cooked chicken 60°, cooked rice 54°, hotdogs 48°F. 4/10/14 **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed along the silver ice guard that hangs down in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed ice machine still soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Observed along interior back of ice bin at soda machine. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed ice bin still soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed establishment during pre-opening procedures with staff stating that foods within cold hold units had not been prepared, refilled or replaced since closing last night. Observed the following items held at left cold hold unit closest to the walk-in cooler overnight: calamari 49°F, fish 47°, shrimp 48°, scallops 49°, 49°, 51°, raw chicken 47°, 47°, cooked chicken 60°, cooked rice 54°, hotdogs 48°F. Observed ambient thermometer within unit reading 26°F. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed ambient air thermometer still reading 26°F. Observed refrigeration repair man visit during callback and stated the unit is frozen with excess ice buildup present. He stated he has set the unit to defrost and will return tomorrow to address any other possible issues.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed establishment during pre-opening procedures with staff stating that foods within cold hold units had not been prepared, refilled or replaced since closing last night. Observed the following items held at left cold hold unit closest to the walk-in cooler overnight: calamari 49°F, fish 47°, shrimp 48°, scallops 49°, 49°, 51°, raw chicken 47°, 47°, cooked chicken 60°, cooked rice 54°, hotdogs 48°F. Observed ambient thermometer within unit reading 26°F. 4/10/14 This violation must be addressed by August 28, 2014. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed all potentially hazardous foods removed from unit. Observed ambient air thermometer within unit still reading 26°F. Observed repair man present at time of callback. Repair man stated that the unit had excess ice buildup and he had set it to defrost and will visit tomorrow to address any further issues. This issue must be addressed by August 29, 2014.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Observed on sandwich presses within the Gastrobar side. **Warning** Open callback 8/28/14: Observed sandwich presses still soiled.
08/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed within containers of tempura flakes, rice and granulated sugar in dry storage area. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed accumulated food debris on top of reach in coolers at sushi bar area. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on left side of fryer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, doors and door frames. Observed on 3 door reach in freezer near office. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one secured and one unsecured CO2 tank at kitchen entry door from wait station. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed 4 dead rodents within establishment; 1 behind the cleaning chemicals below the dishmachine in the kitchen and 1 below the sushi bar. Observed 1 at the "Gastrobar" side behind the bar and at the corner of the back kitchen exit door. Observed establishment during pre-opening procedures and observed rodents removed. Observed rodents not in or near pest control traps. Advised establishment to contact their pest control company and inspector was advised that the pest company will visit this evening. This violation must be complied by August 28, 2014. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed at mid kitchen. Observed over glass washer at bar and over ice machine on Gastrobar side. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris/mildew like substance. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage can soiled. Observed on all exteriors of garbage cans within the kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed at the Gastrobar side. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at sushi bar handwash sink. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed at left cold hold unit and at reach in cooler at sushi station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed on sliding door cooler near soup station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk-in cooler. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed at bottom of wall behind cookline and at wall to right of soup station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed establishment during pre-opening procedures with staff stating that foods within cold hold units had not been prepared, refilled or replaced since closing last night. Observed the following items held at left cold hold unit closest to the walk-in cooler overnight: calamari 49°F, fish 47°, shrimp 48°, scallops 49°, 49°, 51°, raw chicken 47°, 47°, cooked chicken 60°, cooked rice 54°, hotdogs 48°F. 4/10/14 **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Observed fried/cooked chicken at left cold hold unit at cookline with white/green mold-like growth. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. Observed establishment during pre-opening procedures with staff stating that foods within cold hold units had not been prepared, refilled or replaced since closing last night. Observed the following items held at left cold hold unit closest to the walk-in cooler overnight: calamari 49°F, fish 47°, shrimp 48°, scallops 49°, 49°, 51°, raw chicken 47°, 47°, cooked chicken 60°, cooked rice 54°, hotdogs 48°F. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings within the establishment in the following locations: approximately 28 in the right corner near the office under the dry storage shelves, approximately 19 under the prep tables at the sushi bar area, 9 on top of container of pickled ginger at sushi bar, approximately 6 around dish machine at floor and approximately 8 on floor at wall behind ice machine and soda fountain in kitchen and approximately 22 around ghe fry storage shelves on the Gastrobar side. Observed the droppings dried and hard at all areas. Advised establishment to contact pest control company and inspector was advised the pest control company would visit tonight. This violation must be complied by August 28, 2014. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Observed windex stored next to single service forks and cups as well as spices on shelf at Gastrobar side. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed along the silver ice guard that hangs down in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Observed along interior back of ice bin at soda machine. 4/10/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed establishment during pre-opening procedures with staff stating that foods within cold hold units had not been prepared, refilled or replaced since closing last night. Observed the following items held at left cold hold unit closest to the walk-in cooler overnight: calamari 49°F, fish 47°, shrimp 48°, scallops 49°, 49°, 51°, raw chicken 47°, 47°, cooked chicken 60°, cooked rice 54°, hotdogs 48°F. Observed ambient thermometer within unit reading 26°F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed establishment during pre-opening procedures with staff stating that foods within cold hold units had not been prepared, refilled or replaced since closing last night. Observed the following items held at left cold hold unit closest to the walk-in cooler overnight: calamari 49°F, fish 47°, shrimp 48°, scallops 49°, 49°, 51°, raw chicken 47°, 47°, cooked chicken 60°, cooked rice 54°, hotdogs 48°F. Observed ambient thermometer within unit reading 26°F. 4/10/14 This violation must be addressed by August 28, 2014. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Observed bucket of water filled at handwash sink at wait station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Observed on sandwich presses within the Gastrobar side. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink at wait station. Observed violation is being addressed under an admin complaint submitted on 4/11/14 with on-Stip callback not complied on 7/17/14. 4/10/14 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed white milky/cloudy substance in unlabeled spray bottle hanging over 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
08/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at sink at server station area. Observed no water dispensed when hot water faucet is turned and water never heated up. Observed sink is stocked with handwash supplies. **Warning** Open callback 4/11/14: Observed hot water still not provided at server station handwash sink. Management stated that their is a leak in the pipes underneath when the hot water is on, so they choose to leave it off. Post Final Order On-Stip CB 7/17/14: Observed hot water not provided at handwash sink at server station. Observed the hot water faucet turns but no water is released.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink and end of cookline. 12/3/13**Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Post Final Order On-Stip CB 7/17/14: Observed no paper towels available at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink and end of cookline. Observed no dispenser located at this handwash sink and observed no paper towels available at a nearby shelf or other close location.
07/17/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on front and sides of fryer. Observed hanging solidified grease drips on front interior of fryer. Also observed grease buildup on shelves over cookline where saut pans are stored. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed hole at cove molding/baseboard at corner of wall near office and dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All rectangular cutting boards in kitchen. Observed on at cold hold prep line in kitchen and a stack on shelf under table behind salad station unit in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed 3 door reach in freezer near office repaired with duct tape at seem between middle and left doors. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen under all equipment and shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of range/cooktop. Observed on 6 burner range in kitchen. 12/3/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed grease accumulated under fryer at cookline. 12/3/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed excessive ice buildup at the back of the interior of the cold hold prep unit in kitchen closest to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area around 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observec employee engaged in food prep wash gloves while wearing the. At handwash sink instead of changing gloves. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Observed black mold-like substance at the back of the ice bin at the drink station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed both cold hold prep units at cookline in kitchen not maintaining food at 41° or below. Observed foods within units between 43°-60°F. Advised establishment to move potentially hazardous foods and not store in unit until able to maintain temp. Observed left unit with excessive ice build/up at interior back wall. Observed ambient air thermometer in unit reading 24°F but inspector''s read 55°F when left in unit. Observed unit at right with ambient air temperature of 52° and inspector''s read 61°F. This violation must be corrected by April 11, 2014. **Warning** Open callback 4/11/14: Observed cold hold prep unit closest to walk-in cooler with food temperatures at the following: black cod 51°F, Karaage chicken 62°, raw shrimp 49°, steak 50°, raw scallops 47°, salmon 60° boiled eggs 52°F, raw chicken 48°F, tofu 53°. Observed heavy ice buildup in unit and ambient air thermometer placed closely to ice buildup with reading of 28°F. Observed inspector's thermometer read 54°F when left in unit. Observed cold hold prep unit near dish area with the following temperatures: shredded cabbage 68°F, bean sprouts 66°, leaf lettuce 69°, fried rice 68°F. Observed establishment ambient air thermometer in unit read 56°F but inspector's thermometer read 68°F when left in unit and the fan didn't sound like it was running in unit. Establishment managers stated that repair man looked at 1st unit but stated they would be unable to work on it due to the heavy ice buildup. When inspector asked about second unit being looked at, management had no response.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at sink at server station area. Observed no water dispensed when hot water faucet is turned and water never heated up. Observed sink is stocked with handwash supplies. **Warning** Open callback 4/11/14: Observed hot water still not provided at server station handwash sink. Management stated that their is a leak in the pipes underneath when the hot water is on, so they choose to leave it off.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink and end of cookline. 12/3/13**Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
4/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops within closed containers of rice and sugar in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on front and sides of fryer. Observed hanging solidified grease drips on front interior of fryer. Also observed grease buildup on shelves over cookline where saut pans are stored. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured at tea brewing station in kitchen. 12/3/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Observed containers of oil and bulk bag of tempura flour on floor at dry storage area near office. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed middle neck clams removed from original package and tag not kept. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed hole at cove molding/baseboard at corner of wall near office and dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All rectangular cutting boards in kitchen. Observed on at cold hold prep line in kitchen and a stack on shelf under table behind salad station unit in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed 3 door reach in freezer near office repaired with duct tape at seem between middle and left doors. **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. Observed beverage cup with no lid (appeared to contain iced tea) on shelf next to clean dishes at the dishwashing area. Observed beverage cup with no lid (appeared to contain ice water) at sushi bar next to clean dishes and bowl of prepared food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed plastic coffee type cup with handle on cutting board at cold hold prep line in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen under all equipment and shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of range/cooktop. Observed on 6 burner range in kitchen. 12/3/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed grease accumulated under fryer at cookline. 12/3/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed excessive ice buildup at the back of the interior of the cold hold prep unit in kitchen closest to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in women's restroom and at sushi bar. 12/3/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks in bin across from drink station in kitchen with food contact surface facing up. 12/3/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Observed at handwash sink at sushi bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area around 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods held at cold hold unit closest to walk-in cooler: tofu 45°F, calamari 47°, raw fish filet 44°, raw salmon 45°, raw shrimp 46°, raw chicken 46° and Karaage chicken 49° (bottom), 56° at top. Observed the following items held at cold hold prep unit closest to dishwashing area: bean sprouts 61°, leaf lettuce 60°, spring mix 66°, beef short ribs 57°, cod filet 59°, fried rice 49°. 12/3/13 This violation must be corrected by April 11, 2014. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Observed raw beef stored over fish filets and observed raw chicken stored over calamari at cold hold prep unit closest to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observec employee engaged in food prep wash gloves while wearing the. At handwash sink instead of changing gloves. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed small beetle-like bugs in breadcrumbs. Observed working container of breadcrumbs at cookline with approximately 5 live and 5 dead beetle-liek bugs and observed bulk container of breadcrumbs in dry storage with about 4 live and 20 dead beetle-like bugs visible on the surface. Observed working container discarded and advised establishment to dispose of bulk container in dry storage. This violation must be corrected by April 11, 2014. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Observed black mold-like substance at the back of the ice bin at the drink station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed both cold hold prep units at cookline in kitchen not maintaining food at 41° or below. Observed foods within units between 43°-60°F. Advised establishment to move potentially hazardous foods and not store in unit until able to maintain temp. Observed left unit with excessive ice build/up at interior back wall. Observed ambient air thermometer in unit reading 24°F but inspector's read 55°F when left in unit. Observed unit at right with ambient air temperature of 52° and inspector's read 61°F. This violation must be corrected by April 11, 2014. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed dishes stored in handwash sink at corner of 3 compartment sink and cookline. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at sink at server station area. Observed no water dispensed when hot water faucet is turned and water never heated up. Observed sink is stocked with handwash supplies. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink and end of cookline. 12/3/13**Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
4/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at kitchen rear door and near tea machine.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold hold prep units not maintaining temperature. Unit closest to walk in cooler contained no interior ambient thermometer. Inspectors thermometer was left in unit and read ambient air temp of 69°. Observed unit closest to 3 compartment sink with ambient air temp of about 60°. All potentially hazardous food from both units was moved to walk in cooler. Manager was calling repair man during inspection.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Observed food debris buildup on top of gas range in kitchen.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed on floor under and around fryer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in cold hold prep unit closest to walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks with food contact surface up into silverware storage tray near 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items held in cold hold prep units: tilapia 50°, shrimp 57°, scallops 47° and salmon 56°. All items were moved to walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food items held in cold hold prep units in kitchen: marinated beef 47°, beef 50°, chicken 58°. All items were moved to walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink.
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of uncooked rice in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at rear kitchen door and at soda boxes near kitchen door off of dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At arrival, observed employee with no hair restraint in sushi bar area engaged in food prep. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen and server area off of dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over food in walk-in cooler. Shell eggs stored over miso paste in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Observed windex sotored on counter in sushi area next to food products. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink/red mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager said it will be cleaned tonight.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed ice in handwash sink at server station off of dining room.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel t any handwash sink throughout kitchen, sushi and server area. Manager said they ordered new towel dispensers that should be coming in today so paper towels they have don't fit current dispensers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance near 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves under sushi bar.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Friday at sushi bar.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Eggs over. Cucumbers.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sushi **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Stove top.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on fan guard in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Knives
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Heavy build up of old food residue/trash under three compartment sink behind bar area.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under bar area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Several tubs of food as well as a box of cucumbers stored on floor of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Container of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Several tubs of "sushi ginger" stored on floor next to tall reach in freezers.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Eggs stored over green peppers in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Dirty mop left in mop bucket with grey water, near dish washing area.
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Several small flying insects around drain under three compartment sink in main kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon left in hand sink behind sushi bar.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher located behind bar area not mounted properly/resting on floor next to three compartment sink.
1/15/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hand sink missing at sushi bar, back wall. Per Kenny hensdill, hand sink must be replaced.
1/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cold holding unit down at time of inspection. Owner stated it will be worked on today. All food removed, transferred to working holding unit.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Cleaned dishes stacked and stored without being allowed to air dry. Near dish area.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at sushi bar, back wall. Per Kenny hensdill, hand sink must be replaced.
  • Multiple Lights not functioning in kitchen area. On cooking line.
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved 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 surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Food prep table covered in cardboard, used for storage of non PHF foods.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of flour, sugar and rice containers, dirty.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed heavy build up of grease on Interior of deep fryer.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Air conditioning vent over cook line dusty.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in hand sink at sushi bar.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed heavy build up of old food debris on flat black pot on stove.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 47?f and beef 53?f, not held longer than 4 hours. Located at reach in cooler on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On cook line.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly strips hanging in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered crunchy noodles in freezer, on cook line. Observed uncovered eel in reach in freezer at rear of kitchen area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sushi rice held at temperature range of 119?f-130?f in a Coleman cooler at sushi bar, not held longer than 4 hours.
  • Critical - Sushi rice at sushi bar held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, at mop sink.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice machine.
  • Critical - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on the outside of the drink machine.
  • Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink needs cleaning.
  • Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Observed buildup of grease on cooking equipment and shelves in the kitchen area,needs cleaning.
  • Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable,needs replacing.
  • Critical - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation.12/14/2011
  • Critical - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behinded the reachin freezer.
  • Critical - Food-contact surface encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits on the cookline the grill is accumulated with grease and flour buildup. Repeat Violation.12/14/2011
  • Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed foods inside the handsink next to prep dink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in the waitress station. Repeat Violation.12/14/2011
  • Critical - Live flies in kitchen underneath the three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed Employee turning the water off with his barehand not using a towels.
  • Critical - Observed Employee washing his hands with gloves on failed to take off his gloves. Repeat Violation.12/14/2011
  • Observed cooking oil setting on the back storage floor.
  • Observed dirty trays inuse to wash cleaned untenils.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale.Observed sushi setting on the three tables in the dinning area with covered lids but no sneezeguard.TPHC paper has been given to the operator.
  • Critical - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation.12/14/11
  • Critical - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.Observed bath and kitchen and comet stored on the back counter with foods product.12/14/11 Repeat Violation.
  • Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle at the prep sink.
3/6/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. Must change out to approved provider within a year.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Waitstation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bleach cleaner stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bleach cleaner stored by/over clean equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on outside handle area and outsides of reach in freezer at cookline and three door by dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed employee appliing gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed employees with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Grill in kitchen with accumulated grease and old tin foil.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice at 78 degrees fahrenhiet. Placed in cooler to cool down. Gave them paperwork to use time as public health control. Not out of temperature 4 hours.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice at 81 degrees fahrenhiet. Placed in cooler to cool down. Paperwork given to use time as public health control. Not out of temperature 4 hours.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.Pork dumplings in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer in dishmachine above 200ppm.Chlorine . Dishmachine doesn't need to be used until dispensing sanitizer properly.
  • Critical - Observed soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pork Dumplings in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser in dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed windex improperly stored at waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sushi set out for self service on three tables set up as buffet. Observed hinged lid covers over foods.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and sugar. Corrected On Site.
12/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; rice.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment; ice scoop on top of machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; fry oil.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; plastic strainer in sink by dish area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; tongs in sushi bar sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; sushi rice at 76F.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; sushi roll on dining room side table 72F.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; towel bucket on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups in dispensing sleeve.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils; bleach by take-out bowls.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; cut carrots in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; bulk containers of salt/sugar(?)
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; vertical reach in cooler by make table.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Heavily rusted shelves.
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface; door tracks of salad cooler.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind chest freezers.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor; corner of Velvet Lounge under wine racks.
  • 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.
2/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sushi rice held at room temperature in insulated cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; vertical reach in cooler by make table.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lunch service has sushi displayed with removable lids and no sneeze guards.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. For customer self service.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets worn while prepping food, watch worn while making sushi.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, change gloves, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint at sushi bar.
  • Observed ripped/worn paper used as shelf cover for liquor bottles. Not easily cleanable.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Heavily rusted shelves.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; on sushi bar.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue at sushi bar and in vertical freezer at cook line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface; door tracks of salad cooler.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in Velvet Lounge back area.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; utensils in sushi bar handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in side station handwash sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor throughout kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind chest freezers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor; corner of Velvet Lounge under wine racks.
  • Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. Soiled cardboard on floor of cook line.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in sanitizer bucket.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate in Velvet Lounge by handwash sink. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 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.
12/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-27-1 Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units; sushi displays and two door True reach in cooler.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for rice.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-09-1 Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelet worn.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; vertical reach in cooler by cook line.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine; Velvet Lounge.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets; vertical reach in cooler by cook line.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda gun at Velvet Lounge.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; vertical reach in cooler by cook line.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; backs of handles of cook line reach in coolers.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; plastic liner under microwave.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of fruit in handwash sink at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers in handwash sink by three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing signs provided at a handsinks used by food employees; both sushi counters.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; Velvet Lounge.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor; around chest freezers.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by fire extinguisher at sushi area.
  • Violation: 40-04-1 Observed hat stored over clean equipment by rear exit.
  • Critical. Violation: 46-05-2 Observed obstructed emergency exit, or egress. Table 11 by front blocking emergency exit. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 91 seats on license, 90 seats in Kitcho including outside, and approximately 35 seats in adjoining Velvet Lounge.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp in vertical reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, tempura batter, and fish in make table reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Vertical reach in cooler and adjacent make table.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units; sushi displays and two door True reach in cooler. .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for rice.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelet worn.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; vertical reach in cooler by cook line.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine; Velvet Lounge.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets; vertical reach in cooler by cook line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun at Velvet Lounge.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; vertical reach in cooler by cook line.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface; in and around fryers.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; plastic liner under microwave.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; backs of handles of cook line reach in coolers.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers in handwash sink by three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of fruit in handwash sink at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsinks used by food employees; both sushi counters.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. All handwash sinks lacking. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; Velvet Lounge.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; Velvet Lounge.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor; around chest freezers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by fire extinguisher at sushi area.
  • Observed hat stored over clean equipment by rear exit.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed emergency exit, or egress. Table 11 by front blocking emergency exit. For reporting purposes only.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 91 seats on license, 90 seats in Kitcho including outside, and approximately 35 seats in adjoining Velvet Lounge.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.container of fish in reach in coolers
  • 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 reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.reachin coolers cook line
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.ice machine exterior
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.behind ice machine
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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