Hiroki Japanese Buffet, 2460 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HIROKI JAPANESE BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2460 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
License #: 6020836
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.by dishmachine/popcorn **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.frontline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.wontons/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.chicken/beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.over flour/caulking tube/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.mop area **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.soap/by handwash sink/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 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.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.prep area/kitchen
  • Basic - Hole in wall.tiles missing/kitchen
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.mop area
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.kitchen
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pork/walk in freezer
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Beef/chicken
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.chlorine/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.kitchen
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.kitchen
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. multiple containers .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. X 8 - hood.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cook line.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. dry storage area . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under and behind cooking equipment .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. utinsils .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. soda machine .
  • Observed leaking faucit at plumbing fixture. prep area sink.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. beneath bag in box holder.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. open sack of bread crumbs - dry storage area .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. [0 ppm ]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. wok station .
11/27/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi - buffet line. manager states sushi is on buffet line less than 4 hours.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine greater than 200 ppm - sanitizer bucket .
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. open sack of starch - dry storage area .
11/5/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm . service call advised . use 3 compartment sink until repaired .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. open sack of flour - dry storage area .
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over seafood - walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. onions - walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom.
5/2/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 4/23/12.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions - walkin cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over seafood - walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
2/23/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler/kitchen
  • 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. Pro
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.empl0yee restroom
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.construction materials
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
1/25/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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