- 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. Observed on top of dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dishes on shelf near dish machine.
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed in corner of kitchen behind soda syrup boxes near sushi station. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickled ginger on floor beneath 3 compartment sink at sushi station. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters missing at wok side of cookline. Management stated that the filters were being cleaned.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at server station/pick up window in 2 separate containers of standing water. Observed water temperatures of 89°F and 121°F.
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. At sushi bar.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink across from ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed 3 compartment sink at back across from dish machine has visible leak at seam with a catch bucket placed beneath sink. Manager stated the issue started today.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed at small reach in freezer near ice machine and at cold hold prep unit. Also observed soiled door frames on units. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Observed food debris on floor in walk-in cooler beneath racks and shelves and at the base of the wall.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Observed around dish machine area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of tempura flour unlabeled and removed from original packaging. Observed beneath cookline.
- High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed white rice cooling on shelf across from walk-in freezer at 79°F. Staff stated it had been finished around 10am. Observed 2 containers of cooling rice both covered.
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spring mix used at sushi bar as garnish at 91°F. Employee stated it had been out about an hour. Observed salad blend and spring mix held at pick up window on ice at 56°F for the blend and 59°F for the spring mix. Observed ice moved beneath containers.
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine test strip reading 0ppm at initial testing but by end of inspection, observed dish machine at 50ppm which is minimum required by data plate information. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaged in food prep wearing gloves touch apron/pants and then return to food prep without changing gloves.
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
- Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink across from ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed krab topping opened 2 days prior and not date marked.
- Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of black mold-like substance/slime. Observed around ice chute on soda machine.
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed white rice cooling on shelf across from walk-in freezer at 79°F. Staff stated it had been finished around 10am. Observed 2 containers of cooling rice both covered.
- 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 krab Rangoon held in walk-in cooler since Saturday with no date mark.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 bottles containing a yellowish substance unlabeled on shelf under table at ware washing area.
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08/05/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls and containers with no handles used as scoops within closed containers of uncooked rice.
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on sides of cold hold prep units across from cookline and on shelves beneath tables at cookline.
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach-in freezer beneath slicer in kitchen.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean clear plastic containers stacked wet on shelf at dishwashing area.
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
- Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in duck roaster oven and on top of 6 burner range at cookline.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed on far right cold hold prep unit in kitchen near door to server station,
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed on reach in cooler and freezer units throughout kitchen.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Observed food debris accumulated on floor at walls of walk-in cooler beneath shelves.
- Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Observed on soda machine at server station.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed portioned calamari salad removed from freezer 2 days prior and not date marked.
- 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 fried chicken prepared 2 days prior in walk-in cooler and not date marked.
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. Observed certificate for Jose Cabrera expired 9/17/13. observed Mr. Cabrera on staff in the kitchen at time of inspection. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow substance in unlabeled bottle on floor at cookline and unlabeled blue substance in bottle on shelf in dishwashing area.
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4/17/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near sushi bar in kitchen.
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed on AC vent and ceiling over cook/prep line in kitchen. Manager stated it will be cleaned tonight.
- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed on small reach in freezer next to ice machine.
- Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on right walk-in freezer fan and along shelves and food pans on the right inside of freezer. Management stated it is due for a thaw.
- 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. Observed closed container of granulated sugar in dry storage area with scoop handle laying in direct contact with sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Observed handwash sink faucet near sushi bar in kitchen at a constant dripping stream. Manager stated it will be addressed soon.
- 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. Observed kitchen employee putting fingers/hand in mouth and then touch bento box plates for food preparation with no handwash. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed kitchen staff handling ready to eat scallion pancake that needed no further cooking with bare hands. Observed gloves for use in kitchen and glove policy in place. **Corrected On-Site**
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1/2/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In large container of uncooked rice near door between bar/dining room and kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and tongs at wait station area used to prepare to-go food in water temped at 72°. Water was discarded and replaced with hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed squid received today per employee thawing on shelf under table. Box was opened and item was temped through packaging at 63°. Squid was over to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located near sushi area and in back across from coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink in back area near coolers. **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. Observed beef in walk in cooler two days prior to inspection and not date marked. Beef was labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear substance in bottle unlabeled found in dry storage area near side door. **Corrected On-Site**
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9/4/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At sushi station.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near sushi station.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout kitchen.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic pans at dish storage near dish machine.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in freezers near walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Breaded fish left on sheet tray uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Breaded shrimp left on sheet tray uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several cups left in hand sink behind bar.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind bar.
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5/30/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal/plastic pans stored on dish racks.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Beef, chicken, and breaded shrimp not covered sitting on speed rack. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops in mop sink not hung to dry.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Left on cutting board on cook line.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Ground beef stored above "yum yum sauce". **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Clear liquid in spray bottle left on cook line.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cocktail shaker left in Hand sink behind bar area.
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2/11/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. RICE IN WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARD PRODUCT.
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated buildup on cook line by a/c vent.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. YELLOW CUTTING BOARD IN SUSHI AREA. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SOY SAUCE IN DRY STORAGE. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. METAL PIECE IN HWS BY DISH MACHINE.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW SHRIMP OVER COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER RED PEPPERS IN MAKE TABLE ON COOK LINE. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. UNDER MAKE TABLE ON COOK LINE.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. COOKING OIL. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. STEAK IN WALK-IN FREEZER. Repeat Violation.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR ON COOKLINE.
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8/6/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR AREA.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR AREA.
- Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF SOILED ICE MACHINE.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. YELLOW BOARD IN SUSHI AREA.
- Critical - Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. COOKING OIL ON THE COOKLINE.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. RICE IN WALKIN COOLER.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SOY SAUCE IN PREP AREA.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER.
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALKIN FREEZER.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in service area. ICED TEA.
- Observed wet wiping cloth used to keep cutting board in place.
- Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RTE DUMPLINGS.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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6/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BACK SINK KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
- Critical -
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1/10/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Non-food contact surfaces clean
- Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
- Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
- Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
- Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
- Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
- Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- Critical - Foods properly cooled
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9/23/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
- Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface; walk in cooler shelves.
- Critical - Observed cases of food stored on floor of walk in floor.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface; cloth in vegetables on make table. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Cook rinsed off hands for two seconds when changing gloves.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; tongs at server station in bane marie.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; back of walk in freezer handle.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle of oven cleaner.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
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6/1/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in make table by woks. Corrected On Site.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Jackets and clothing sharing shelf with food and equipment by back door and in dish room. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler under make table.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface; cloth napkin and paper towels used as a food contact.
- Observed equipment in poor repair; make table reach in cooler by woks has rusted, flaking shelves.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Wire baskets for vegetables.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food on cooling rack in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; underside of make table lids and handles.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
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1/27/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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10/27/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in sushi bar next to liquor bar, Stop Sale. Lower part is maintaining below 41 F.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Make table across from 6 burner stove.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Sushi display by liquor bar.
- Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi display.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Sushi rolled with no AOP.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour and sugar scoops. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Prep sink.
- Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch worn.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over make table. Corrected On Site.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Strainer broken. Corrected On Site, discarded.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory by dish room. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor in water heater room.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
- Observed personal care item stored with food. Hat on clean plates. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Spray bottles of chemical stored over clean containers.
- Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Safe Staff books but no certificates.
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8/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.mears in plastic container in walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.open can of hoisain sauce on storage shelf Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filter
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.scrub pad Corrected On Site.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.bar sitting on floor
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3/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed dented cans of mushrooms. Return for credit.
- Critical. Observed dented cans of bamboo shoots. Return for credit.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR
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11/20/2009 | Food-Licensing Inspection | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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