Asaka Japanese Rest, 20355 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ASAKA JAPANESE REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 20355 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180-1535
License #: 2322793
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.kitchen area
09/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.kitchen area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
07/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.back door
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Carrots
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walkin freezer
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. Effluent from display case discharged into 2 compartment sink
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Back door
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. STORAGE UNDERNEATH COOKLINE TABLE
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALK_IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FISH AT SUSHI BAR. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. POULTRY Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SUSHI RICE Corrected On Site. TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
8/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. *AT WALK IN COOLER and FREEZER
  • Violation: 14-49-1 Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. *SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS REUSED TO STORE FOODS
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. *RUSTED ICE MACHINE and WASH MACHINE, DRYER
  • Critical - Violation: 16-13-1 Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers. WOOD RICE CONTAINER WITH MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE
11/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. *ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF RUSTED WASH MACHINE
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. *RUSTED ICE MACHINE and WASH MACHINE, DRYER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. *SOILED WRITING PAD STORED WITH CLEAN PLATES BY COOK
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. WALK IN COOLER DOOR
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. *AT WALK IN COOLER and FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SUSHI BAR
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LETTUCE IN STAGNANT WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. *SHELF BY COOK
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. *SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS REUSED TO STORE FOODS
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. WOOD RICE CONTAINER WITH MOLD-LIKE RESIDUE
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. SUSHI BAR
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/2012.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit-end time.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine/sanitizing bucket.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution (chlorine) exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine/sanitizing bucket. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
5/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (flour-in water) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-soup area.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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