Matsu Japanese Steakhouse, 1515 N 3 St, Jacksonville Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MATSU JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1515 N 3 St, Jacksonville Bch, FL 32250
License #: 2612022
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 12/6/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tempura batter 58 degrees F at cookline. Corrected On Site. Put in reach in cooler. 12-6-11: Observed tempura batter temped at 55 degrees F at cookline.
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth under cutting board. Corrected On Site. Removed.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Server area. Corrected On Site. Cleaned.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing scrub pad. Corrected On Site. Removed.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth under cutting board. Corrected On Site. Removed.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven handle. Corrected On Site. Moved.
  • Critical - No CURRENT 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. All certificates expired.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC unit fan covers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Server area. Corrected On Site. Cleaned.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing scrub pad. Corrected On Site. Removed.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. At cookline.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tempura batter 58 degrees F at cookline. Corrected On Site. Put in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Server area.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site. Given sign.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. / top shelf.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ flour.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ 5 gallons food containers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site. / employee washed hands, wear new gloves.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./ under shelves, under drip pans .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./ blocked with food containers.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises./ found 2 dead roaches/ one on the floor, one near food wrapper in Sushi Bar. Corrected On Site. owner cleaned & sanitized affected areas.
10/7/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ flour container in the kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./ water accumulation inside.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises./ found 10 dead small roaches on the floor side of the wall in wait station. Corrected On Site. / employee vacuum , clean & sanitized affected area.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment./ top equipment/ sink areas.
  • Observed grease spots on carpet floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area./ kitchen area.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ flour container in the kitchen.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./ sushi bar.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./ top shelf in under countercooler in the kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed paper towel used as a food-contact surface. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ wire whip.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./ food preparation area.
1/13/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./ cooked potentially hazardous foods in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on top of absorbent brown paper towel in holding unit/ walking cooler..
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./ water pooling inside cooler.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ storage of sanitizing buckets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ dumping beverage & Foi=ods.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./ kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry./ inside bucket.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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