Ninja Express, 4076 Belfort Rd #5, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NINJA EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4076 Belfort Rd #5, Jacksonville, FL 32216
License #: 2614402
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In front reach in cooler.discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Tofu and cut watermelon on top shelf of walk in cooler above restaurant food.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Rice net. Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. Filling triple sink with ice machine drain water.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water for establishment.
  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink. Filling the triple sink with ice machine drain water, pipes inside filled triple sink creating bubbles in water.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Shrimp sauce made yesterday. 49-54°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Tempura rolls, kitchen. Per manager were place on time at 11 am. Time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Shrimp sauce made with milk. Per manager it was made yesterday and placed in walk in cooler. Found at 49-54°F. Stop Sale issued.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Dining room.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Both operators. Discussed these with them and provided industry bulletins with the information.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large pot filled with shrimp sauce, placed on bottom shelf of walk in cooler. Discussed cooling procedure with manager and provided cooling handout.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water for establishment.
  • Intermediate - Oyster and scallops tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with Manager: 1) tags must be kept with product until last unit is served, 2) write date on tag when last unit is served, 3) keep tag for 90-days from last served unit in chronological order.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/24/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under prep table in kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 65° water, under rice cooker in kitchen. Emptied water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw beef behind raw shrimp in make table reach in cooler behind front counter. Reversed storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing scrub pad, behind front counter. Removed. Storing pots and pans in kitchen hand sink. Removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. On prep table in kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food. In crispies at cook line. Moved out. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multiple.
  • High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. Red snapper advertised on menu, unable to show invoices for fish. Operator states currently out of snapper, and lets the customer know that tilapia is substituted, but snapper is available for special order. Tilapia is used in menu items stating white fish. All other fish invoices available. Advised to put "seasonal" or "special order" under item on menu so that it clarifies. This may be misleading to the customer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw beef behind raw shrimp in make table top of reach in cooler behind front counter. Rotated. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised white tuna on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Serves escolar. Operator knows it is actually escolar. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing scrub pad, behind front counter.
11/14/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In back kitchen, 78° water
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Salad with lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. On floor in walk in cooler, cleaned up **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Spatula wash and rinsed only, in hand sink
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. One
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage ' direct contact with food. For rice
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon on same tray wit cooked eel, sushi black reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over veggies roll, and seaweed in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One by storage, killed, monthly Florida pest control 5.3.13 **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. At triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing spatula
6/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of food buckets and shelves in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Ice dispensing tube **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. Couldn't find it, gave a new blank form
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Card board boxes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw salmon on same tray with cooked shrimp, sushi cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed personal food stored with customer food. Milk and tofu over customer food in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over fully cooked dumplings in upright freezer, also raw salmon over cucumber in sushi cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw beef over raw seafood in upright freezer
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 80? tempura shrimp and fried sushi by cook line, explained time as public health control
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. tuna in sushi cooler, not wrapped or on plate Corrected On Site. placed on plate
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. soapy dishes dipped in sanitizer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. corn starch bucket
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. washed dishes and then placed in sanitizer, skipped rinse
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ginger under sushi bar Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. rinsed knife in handsink at sushi bar
  • 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. corn starch Corrected On Site. got a spoon
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sesami seed Corrected On Site. got a laddle
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. one live on prep table, killed, orkin pest control 7/12/12 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to-go container at storage area
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 dead roaches on floor at sushi bar, cleaned up. Orkin pest control 7/12/12. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. prep area in kitchen
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.reading 38F in ice water Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-07-1 Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 28F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. bag of rice and flour Corrected On Site.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. removed from kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. ladies restroom Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Raid, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. ladies restroom Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. sushi area added in dining room
  • 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. owner couldn't find it, mgr not here, had a baby yesterday
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. touching salad, lettuce and cucumber, got tongs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves to make sushi roll Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. at 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of rice and flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. soap at a dump sink and 3 comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 75F water, rice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs over cucumber, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef over raw fish in upright reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. windex jug by to-go cups Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle by rice cooker Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. sushi area
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between table and prep unit Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. sushi rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 28F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. several containers in kitchen
5/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice cooling from last night at 55F, walk-in cooler , discarded by mgr Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. washing and rinsing dishes only, explained to him how to sanitize, set up sanitizer 50ppm, and placed washed dishes in there Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Raid
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of buckets with food under table
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooling rice on big containers and with lid on, walk-in cooler, explained cooling
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box with cabage and 2 buckets with food in walk in cooler. Buckets with ginger at sushi area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 75F water, scoop fo rice; also scoops by cook line
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives. under microwave
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. one
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53F tofu sitting on ice, added more ice, 43F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish over broccoli in prep cooler; raw salmon over imitation crab in upright freezer; raw shelled eggs over sweet potatoes in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw salmon in upright freezer
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken knife
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife between table and reach-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 28F in ice water
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bucket Corrected On Site.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with dishes, steel wool Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on low oven handle Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. make table
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. make table Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. around handle of walk-in
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical - Observed two dead roaches on premises. Corrected On Site.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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