Sarku Japan, 2415 N Monroe St Ste Fc3, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SARKU JAPAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2415 N Monroe St Ste Fc3, Tallahassee, FL 32303
License #: 4702998
Total inspections: 29
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Raw chicken at reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked pasta and shrimp at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in bucket near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher resting in hand sink near cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/4/2014Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON PREMISES, 2 DEAD ROACHES BEHIND PAPERS ON CORK BOARD NEAR PASS THRU FROM BACK PREP TO FRONT COUNTER. ONE DEAD ROACH UNDER DRAIN TRAY AT SODA MACHINE FRONT COUNTER.
  • Intermediate - OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. WATER PITCHER STORED IN SINK AT FRONT COUNTER.
  • Intermediate - OBSERVED HOT WATER NOT PROVIDED/SHUT OFF AT EMPLOYEE HANDWASH SINK. BACK PREP AREA, TURNED OFF AT WALL. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Intermediate - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER SOILED WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE. COOK LINE LOW BOY 4 DRAWER UNIT INCLUDING DOOR FRAMES AND GASKETS.
  • Intermediate - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR MECHANICAL HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT HANDWASH SINK. BACK PREP AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Intermediate - OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOOD PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. COOKED NOODLES IN WALK-IN COOLER COOKED YESTERDAY IN WALK-IN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • High Priority - OBSERVED ROACH ACTIVITY PRESENT AS EVIDENCED BY LIVE ROACHES FOUND. ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR JUST INSIDE THE BACK DOOR. ONE LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISH ROOM. ONE ROACH ON FLOOR AT FRONT COUNTER. ONE LIVE BEHIND SAFESTAFF CERTIFICATE ON WALL NEAR BACK DOOR. ONE LIVE ROACH BEHIND POSTER ON CORK BOARD NEAR PASS THRU FROM BACK PREP AREA TO FRONT COUNTER. ONE LIVE ROACH ON WALL NEAR AC CONTROL BOX NEAR BACK DOOR. THREE LIVE ROACHES BEHIND RUBBER BASE BOARD AT WALL IN DISH ROOM.
  • Basic - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT AT PROPER MINIMUM STRENGTH. OVER 200 PPM. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Basic - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH SANITIZING SOLUTION STORED ON THE FLOOR. CORRECTED ON SITE.
4/3/2014Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind cooking equipment.
  • 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. At brown sugar bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. At reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored at hand sink near front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under prep table and cooking equipment in main kitchen area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Under ice machine, and near three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Chicken at reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On back prep table, and at cooking line. **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. Cooked shrimp and chicken at walk in cooler.
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed dusty air vent over utility sink and hand wash sink in back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle laying in container of brown sugar with handle touching product. Also observed tongs laying in container of noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed on interior side of door. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Observed employee get raw chicken from walk in cooler, scoop raw chicken on the grill, replace chicken in cooler and return to cooking on grill with no hand wash.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked noodles in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Observed one faucet missing backflow preventer.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink behind grill at front counter.
  • 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 2 pans of cooked noodles prepared the previous day and not date marked in walk in cooler.
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Stove top. **Warning**
2/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop in flour no handle. Scoop in sugar bag no handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop no handle in flour bin. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table under vegetable grinder machine. 1 live roach on floor under prep sink. 2 live roaches in floor drain at prep sink. 1 live roach on floor at soda box rack. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Stove top. **Warning**
2/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop in flour no handle. Scoop in sugar bag no handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop no handle in flour bin. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Wasp spray. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shrimp and steak stored over container of chopped vegetables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table under vegetable grinder machine. 1 live roach on floor under prep sink. 2 live roaches in floor drain at prep sink. 1 live roach on floor at soda box rack. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Stove top. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned off at wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
9/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; bulk cinnamin in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; tariyaki sauce in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food; raw beef over noodles in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor; vinager in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint; 2 employees working with food.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; to go bags containing beef in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; front hand sink blocked by reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-10-1 Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Residential bug spray stored in restaurant.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; front hand sink blocked by reach in cooler.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises; Approximately 1 in fryer cabinet.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint; 2 employees working with food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; vinager in walk in cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; to go bags containing beef in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food; raw beef over noodles in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by approximately 5 live roaches found; approximately 1 on ladder, 3 under reach in freezer, 1 in cabinet on front counter. This violation must be corrected by : 6-8-12.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Residential bug spray stored in restaurant.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; bulk cinnamin in kitchen.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; tariyaki sauce in walk in cooler.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time; operator shoved me into the walk in cooler and locked the door.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands; storing pitcher.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; to go bags storing chicken in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; beef 44F and hot dogs 50F in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests; Approximately 1 dead rat by 3 compartment sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; bulk season salt and brown sugar.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - OBSERVED ICE BIN SOILED. DRINK STATION
  • OBSERVED CLEAN KNIVES WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS STUCK TO THEM ON MAGNETIC HOLDER
  • OBSERVED COOLING EQUIPMENT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE. DRAWER COOLER ON COOKLINE
  • Critical - OBSERVED HAND SINK LACKING PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS- KITCHEN HAND SINK - CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - OBSERVED PITCHER OF WATER STORED INSIDE HAND SINK ON COOK LINE - CORRECTED ON SITE
  • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES F. NOODLES AT 47 DEGREES IN COOLER DRAWER ON COOK LINE
  • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DATE MARK. COOKED NOODLES AND COOKED SHRIMP IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY-HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES F. CHICKEN 61 DEGREES F IN COOLER DRAWER ON COOK LINE - STOP SALE ISSUED
  • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY-HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES F. SHRIMP 49 DEGREES F IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED SEVEN LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AREA. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY 1/20/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED SINK BLOCKED BY BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE - CORRECTED ON SITE
  • OBSERVED TWO CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS NOT PROPERLY SECURED. NEXT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK - CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - OBSERVED TWO DEAD ROACHES UNDER REACH-IN FREEZER - THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED ON 1/20/12 - REPEAT
  • OBSERVED UNCOVERED SHRIMP IN REACH-IN FREEZER - CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - STOP SALE ISSUED DUE TO TEMPERATURE ABUSE. CHICKEN AT 61 DEGREES F IN COOLER DRAWER ON COOK LINE.
  • WET MOP NOT HUNG TO DRY
1/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. approximately 7 throughout kitchen, front counter, and warewash areas.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 12 live roaches in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in warewashing area.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches by cookline.
9/15/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 8-23-11.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; front counter cooler drawers at 52F. This violation must be corrected by : 6-22-11.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; walk in cooler at 52F. This violation must be corrected by : 66-22-11.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; kitchen.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container; cooked noodles in cooler drawer.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 8-23-11.
  • Critical - No sanitizing agent provided in third compartment of sink. Do not use dishes not properly sanitized
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands; did not dry with paper towel.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; buckets of soy sauce.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; pitcher in front counter sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; chicken and noodles in cooler drawer at 56F. Operator states it was just restocked from cooler 20 min ago -- put on ice. This violation must be corrected by : 6-22-11.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; chicken and shrimp in walk in cooler at 52F. This violation must be corrected by : 6-22-11.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found; approximately 2 on coke box, 2 under rice shelf, 1 behind soy sauce bucket, 1 on front counter floor. This violation must be corrected by : 6-22-11.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; flour, cornstarch, etc.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
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10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found; approximately 10 under prep table, approximately 5-7 by co2 tank, approximately 7 on clean dishes by 3-compartment sink, approximately 10 on and around waterheater, approximately 19 dead by back door.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions; Raid for household use.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; bags of cabbage in prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; flour.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; coffee.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; reach-in freezer door handles and freezer floor.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container; ice scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; big greeen rubber glove blocking faucets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed tub of raw chicken on floor of prep area.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. tongs down in shrimp at front counter
  • Observed residue build-up on bottom of reachin freezer.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. take-out bags in freezed
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.beef
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.take out bags
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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