Sarku Japan, 1910 Wells Rd Sp Vc-16, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SARKU JAPAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1910 Wells Rd Sp Vc-16, Orange Park, FL 32073
License #: 2000849
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Two cleavers on magnet
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Drawer coolers under grill
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Chicken over cabbage **Corrected On-Site**
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of soy sauce.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to rice cooker. By cash register.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By grill.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottle of degreaser hanging next to clean food lids. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Unit under grill
  • Intermediate - Black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top, light
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. noodles
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soy sauce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping drink
  • Critical - Observed one dead roach on premises. by walk-in
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on EXTERIORS REACHIN COOLERS neec to WIPE DOWN equipment and tables in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on GARBAGE CANS need cleaning .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.FRONT AREA rice scoops in water.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.FRONT AREA FEMALE COOK wearing bracelet.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.SMALL KNIFE .
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.REACH IN FREEZER .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.USED AS DUMP SINK.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.REACH IN FREEZER .
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.SHRIMP still in bag placed in tub of water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.MARINATED MEATS walKIN cooler.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. soy sauce buckets
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. bulk container
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. pink cutting board
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. garbage bags for veggies
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dusty shelves throughout Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. on storage shelf
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. knives between wood and wall above handsink
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. prep sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping
  • Critical. Observed two dead roaches on premises.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. on shelf by fax machine
  • Critical. Observed live tiny flies in kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. spigot at wok and under wok
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. dishwashing
  • Critical. Incomplete 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. Repeat Violation. kate
9/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN BULK SEASONING
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE SPOON Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE REPEATEDLY WIPING HANDS ON SOILED RAG Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. PAPERTOWEL NOT USED TO TURN OFF WATER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. BROKEN FILTER ABOVE WOK STATION
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. IN SANI BUCKET
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE CABINET AT FRONT COUNTER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ALL WIRE RACKS/SHELVES THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF BULK "CLEAR GEL" CONTAINER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. DEBRIS IN HANDLES OF REACHIN FREEZER
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALK-IN COOLER
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. PLATES STORED ON A TOWEL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Soap at front counter held in pan. Employees dipping hands in pan to get soap.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. IN CORNERS
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. WINDOW CLEANER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. MANAGER NOT SURE OF HOW TO CORRECTLY CALIBRATE PROBE THERMOMETER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Incomplete 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.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, fried rice seasoning. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under equipment against baseboards.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of grill cleaner. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/18/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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