Jo To Japanese Restaurant, 5218 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JO TO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5218 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242
License #: 6804544
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 6/6/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
6/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed flour, rice containers with bowls to dispense food.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard to line walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Observed cooked rice uncovered in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Observed raw eggs over ready to eat in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under pallet in walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Produce Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floor not maintained smooth and durable in walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on top of upright freezer.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease on dining room hood lights.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit-walkin cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust on walkin cooler fan guards.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface.-produce walkin cooler.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.-no potentially hazardous foods present.-beverage/wait cooler.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on warewashing machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils-spoons-not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust on walkin cooler fan guards.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on produce walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on produce walkin cooler shelves.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on outside walkin cooler floor.
1/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law without English label on package of seaweed.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair with cold water handle inoperable on dining room handsink.
  • Observed inside of dumpster not clean.-food and cardboard debris accumulation in dumpster.
  • Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable in walkin freezer.
9/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. COOKLINE FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, SALT) NOT LABELED
  • BAMBOO MATS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FISH ON DISPLAY COUNTER
  • PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER SHELVES SOILED WITH FOOD ACCUMULATION
  • NO DRAIN LINE ON KITCHEN SODA GUN HOLISTER
  • Critical. NO SOAP AT KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • FOOD DEBRIS ON MIDDLE TEPPANYAKI TABLE HOOD FLANGE
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.-bulk flour bin.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.-sushi bar.
  • Observed employees without hair restraints.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface on produce walkin cooler shelves.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by foodwith spray bottle of cleaner above lettuce. Corrected On Site.
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-wait area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor under pallets.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/15/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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