Ginza Japanese Buffet, 16153 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GINZA JAPANESE BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 16153 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
License #: 2332782
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
4/28/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • 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.
8/2/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage ' direct contact with food. Plastic container cut in half at an angle used to scoop sushi rice **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Imitation crab, shrimp **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking sink **Warning**
5/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. By dishmachine **Warning**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Sushi bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Tuna and octopus **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Plastic container cut in half at an angle used to scoop sushi rice **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Imitation crab, shrimp **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By 3-compartment sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Fried chicken **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling.eel **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
3/1/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. CARDBOARD BOXES IN WALK_IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER VEGETABLES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Equipment in front
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - No person in charge of establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.Product on invoice not clearly indicating if received seafood is frozen to destroy parasites.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.Sushi Rice wooden pot
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Inside walk-in freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw egg container inside noodles container
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.Sushi rice
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit-sushi buffet line.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food (sushi rice) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
12/21/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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