Hook's Sushi Bar & Thai Food, 1210 N 9 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: HOOK'S SUSHI BAR & THAI FOOD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1210 N 9 St, St Petersburg, FL 33705
License #: 6214904
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on the cook line.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Deli style reach in cooler at the back cook line.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Rice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Two dipper screens on the hood above the cooking surface
08/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on the cook line.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Rusted ,wire scoop holder inside of the ice bin of the ice machine in back covered area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Two cases of salmon and escolar and one case of tuna back area.Cases are packed using dry ice to maintain temp.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Above the dish washing area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Sushi front counter
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Salad reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.bottom of the reach in cooler at the front counter.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.cook line kitchen area.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.ice machine in back area.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.salad cooler at the front counter and the reach in cooler on the cook line in the kitchen area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.raw chicken over sprouts.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over sprouts in the walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.Raw whole shell eggs and raw fish same shelf
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Ice bin of the ice machine.
10/1/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At sushi line. **Corrected On-Site**
3/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed broccoli being cut prior to washing.COS
7/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For dishmachine.
5/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Middle sushi cooler holding food product temperature at 48 degrees
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Sushi cooler holding food product at 52 degrees.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler maintaining food product temperature at 44-45 degrees.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Portion cup in bulk container of salt. No handle on portion cup.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking handsink on cooks line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For dishmachine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. T cooksline handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Wood bins under sushi prep area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Light build up in ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 3 cans in back storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi 44, soy bean paste 44, tofu 45 in walk in cooler.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At sink beside back door
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Aluminum foil as shelf liner behind cook reach in.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On hoods above stove.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Canned vegetable on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind oven.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 70 degree water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives at assembly table under cutting board.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Beside handsink behind micros.
2/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
9/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • 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
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical - False/misleading statements published or advertised relating to food/beverage
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
9/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.(rice cookers/warmers stored in outside storage area)
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(cutting cucumbers ) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(case of food in walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.(front area)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(sushi fish in front counter coolers at 46-52 degees f, cooler had been unplugged, fish removed and placed into freezer rechecked at 43 degees f. fish had only been in cooler for 1 hour per pic)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over ginger in walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.(sushi rice)
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.(rice being cooked in outside storage area)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over pasta in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.(using wet wiping cloth to wipe gloves on)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(straw containers used for sticky rice)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.(ladies restroom )
1/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-07-1 Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.(employee preparing food in outside storage area, if you wish to use the outside storage area as a prep area you must go thru plan review and inclose the area with solid walls and install a handwash sink)
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-15-1 Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food stored in screened in area outside things suchbas produce, bulk rice etc.)
  • Violation: 34-02-1 Dumpster not on proper pad.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.(dead fly floating in container of carrots)
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).(sushi rice under time as a public health control with no 4 hour time limit)
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.(sushi rice, must be discarded see stop sale)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(seafood and batter in small deli style cooler on cooks line at 47 degees f, food moved to working cooler)
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(small deli style cooler on cooks line at approximately 47-49 degees f)
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.(employee preparing food in outside storage area, if you wish to use the outside storage area as a prep area you must go thru plan review and inclose the area with solid walls and install a handwash sink)
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food stored in screened in area outside things suchbas produce, bulk rice etc.)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(ocooks line and next to rice and soup warmers)
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen and in outside storage area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.(near avacados in outside storage area)
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented.(imitation crab used, "crab" stated on menu)
  • 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. (establishment has a training program, however the employees have not been trained)
7/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site. parasite destruction also provided
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. individ wrapped fish portions [freezer]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken on shelf above raw beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef on shelf above prepped scallion [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. plastic cup without handle inside bulk sauce bin [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 10 ppm Corrected On Site. machine primed recheck 50ppm
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. mop bucket on shelf above clean utensils Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryer
1/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. case of green onions on shelf above prepped lettuce,cucumber,carrot
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sacks of rice [dry storeroom]
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook prepping vegetables in kitchen
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. dishwashercook
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. salad table
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. forks, spoons not dispensed 'handle up'
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. sushi rice 'tiger' pots stored directly on floor
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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