- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.Under 3 compartment sink and behind the washer area, next to the mop sink. **Warning**
- Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Bar **Warning**
- Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Crab container. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.Large white containers soiled on the outside. **Warning**
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09/24/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Large white containers **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
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12/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- 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.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade cloth used in direct contact with food.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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2/4/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.BAR
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.BAR
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.BAR Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Eggs in walk in
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Dessert squeeze bottles
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8/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Kitchen handsink in the back.
- Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.Sushi Area
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Potato peelers.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Wisk on stove.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Soap dispenser next to food on table.
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6/1/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Dishwasher
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walk-in freezer.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
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12/14/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. ON SUSHI RICE Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BUCKETS OF FOODS IN WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW PORK OVER RTE FOODS Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. IN WALK IN FREEZER
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. SOY SAUCE CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
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6/21/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machines.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWASHER EMPLOYEE TOUCHING DIRTY DISHWARE THEN CLEAN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COVERED SOUP IN WALKIN COOLER PROBED AT 84 F Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. MILK CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
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1/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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10/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. BAR'S DISHWASHER
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. IN BAR AREA
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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8/12/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Freezer
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Rice.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Sushi prep area.
- Plumbing system in disrepair.Sushi handsink faucet handle for hot water broken
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Sushi area
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6/10/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Coolers and walk-in
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Freezer
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Towel covering food in cooler.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Buckets in front of sink by stove. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Kitchen
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Tools in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
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2/12/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/11/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/29/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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