- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed within container of spice mix in prep area of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on shelf where sauce containers are stored across from the rice cookers. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed container of onions and whole watermelons stored directly on the floor in the walk-in produce cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed round table in dining room near sushi bar being used to prep/snap green beans. Observed three employees engaged in green bean prep. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked dishes on shelf over 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the "coca-cola" cooler at the wait station where milk is held and at the left prep table across from the cookline in the kitchen.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed container of krab thawing on a prep table. Observed item moved to cooler after temperature was noted at 78°F.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Observed pan of spring rolls stored in walk-in freezer not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar, corn starch, flour and baking powder unlabeled.
- High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed sweet and sour chicken held at buffet between 102-110°F. Observed chicken discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thawing krab on prep table at 78°F and beef at 63°F. Observed both items moved to coolers.
- High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed the floor drain beneath the 3 compartment sink overflow with soiled water when the sink was drained after completing the dishes. Observed the water recede and observed no other floor drains overflow at the time. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Observed green hose connected to hose faucet with no backflow preventer in place. Observed at faucet near handwash sink in ice machine room.
- Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employee about to engage in food prep (prepping green beans) use hand sanitizer instead of washing hands.
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08/20/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection 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. Observed "Monster" drink can open on shelf above 3 compartment sink and dish machine drainboards. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at cold hold prep unit across from cookline and at reach in cooler and server station. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of baking soda, baking powder and flours removed from original packaging and not labeled.
- High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed buffalo wings at hot buffet with temperature range between 122-128°F. Observed wings removed and reheated and at end of inspection observed at 146°F. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried tofu at 1st cold hold prep unit in kitchen at 50°F. Operator stated unit had been open while preparing for lunch service. Observed fried tofu discarded, **Corrected On-Site**
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5/12/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed empty food can used as scoop in closed containers of uncooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near soda syrup boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed container of vegetable oil stored on floor in kitchen under oven. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed grease accumulated on floor and especially around wheels of fryers.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed metal sheet pan of raw chicken thawing on table in prep room. Advised establishment of approved thawing methods. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle beneath cookline containing yellow substance. Operator stated it was vegetable oil. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Observed fish filets uncovered in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Observed on table mounted can opened blade. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near walk-in freezer in prep room. Operator stated supply truck is due later this week.
- Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Observed chlorine test strips provided at dish machine using quaternary ammonium as a sanitizer.
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2/3/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cans with no handles used as scoops in dry uncooked rice in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed metal pan of vegetable mix stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed over 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed on cooler door gaskets at sushi area.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Along silver drop down piece. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink near entry to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. Observed certificates expired for 3 employees who still work for establishment per owner. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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9/30/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near soda boxes, in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent covers, in men's restroom.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken wings at buffet held at 103°f, operator voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
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6/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in sugar, flour, rice bins.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside by back door.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Broccoli/produce stored on floor.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Chest freezer near dry storage.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Bacon wrapped shrimp, ice cream not covered.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near sushi buffet line.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in bottom of sink at cook line.
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3/1/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND DOOR OF ICE MACHINE - COS
- Critical - OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ALL REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS
- OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ALL WALK-IN COOLER GASKETS
- Critical - OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CANTALOUPE, STORED WITH OTHER PRODUCE
- OBSERVED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN MOP BUCKET
- Critical - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON OUTSIDE FAUCET
- Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM - COS
- Critical - OBSERVED NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
- Critical - OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINER ON MAIN COOKING LINE
- Critical - OBSERVED PHF NOT MAINTAINING TEMP OF 41?F OR BELOW: CHICKEN/KITCHEN COOLER 49? - STOP SALE ORDER
- OBSERVED SOILED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN
- OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR, UNDER PREP TABLE ADJACENT TO STORAGE AREA
- Critical - OBSERVED UNLABELED FLOUR CONTAINERS AS WELL AS RICE NOODLES IN WALK-IN COOLER
- OBSERVED WET WIPPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DRY STORAGE
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9/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. HWS IN BACK PREP AREA.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FAN VENTS IN WALKIN COOLER.
- Observed ceiling tile in disrepair. IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. WATER DAMAGE.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. TURNED WATER OFF WITH BARE HANDS.
- Critical - Observed employees open drink container in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CABBAGE, CARROTS AND MELON IN WALKIN COOLER.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. COOKING OIL ON COOK LINE.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. MELON STORED ON FLOOR BELOW SUSHI STATION. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SOY SAUCE.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACHIN COOLER ON COOK LINE.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER CARROTS IN REACHIN COOLER ON COOK LINE. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRIED CHICKEN IN TUB ON COOK LINE IS AT 78 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. CHICKEN HAS BEEN SITTING THERE FOR ONE HOUR AND THIRTY MINUTES. MUST BE DISCARDED IN TWO HOURS AND THIRTY MINUTES (4:30).
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR. Corrected On Site.
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6/25/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 11/14/11.
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed egg rolls in reach in cooler at 48, 49, and 50 degrees fahrenhiet made yesterday. Stop sale issued. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, waitstation. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of equipment. Ice Scoop on top of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed 9- 35 lb. plastic containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage room. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed bulk oil stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 11/14/11.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed employee washing out a wiping cloth in handsink in kitchen. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 11/14/11.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Storage totes observed in use for Bulk Sticky, Sweet, and Regular Rice and Sugar
- Observed plastic bowls and cans with no handle used to dispense cornstarch, salt, sugar mixture, sugar, sweet rice, sticky rice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls in reach in cooler at 48, 49 degrees and 50 degrees fahrenhiet. Stop sale issued. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer in reach in cooler, waitstation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed raw shrimp over cooked egg rolls in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cooked pork, cooked chicken in reach in cooler in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed soy sauce buckets containing raw chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 11/14/11.
- Critical - Observed soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Beef and bacon wrapped shrimp in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 11/14/11.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Egg rolls, cooked pork, cooked chicken, macaroni and cheese in reach in glass two door cooler in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Egg rolls at 48, 49, 50 degrees fahrenhiet.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Flour, Power Flour, Cornstarch. Corrected On Site.
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3/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to posted mix.
- Ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed a drink in the kitchen setting on top of the paper towels holding unit.
- Critical - Observed dented cans.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.Observed employees engaging in foods preparation not wearing a restraint.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor inside the walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed cooking oil setting on the kitchen floor.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed foods debris inside the handsink on the cookline next to the coke reachin cooler.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area inside the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
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11/14/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Allegation Not Observed |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/26/2011 | Complaint Partial | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in sushi bar reach in cooler.
- Observed cleavers stored in crevices between tables. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface; towel in sushi rice. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee at sushi bar with no hair restraint.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; back of handles of walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Form completed without including sushi rice or hot items.
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5/23/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; water spray bottle in dish area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cheese mussels and bacon wrappped shrimp double panned on buffet. Corrected On Site.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; back of walk in freezer handle. Corrected On Site.
- Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
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1/12/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Items in two door Coca Cola reach in cooler.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken and other PHF in reach in cooler across from cook line. See Stop Sale.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Coca Cola reach in cooler.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; sushi bar reach in cooler.
- Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice cream csn be scooped by customer if area is unattended.
- Critical. Observed sauce buckets stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sauce buckets in walk in cooler.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Non-food grade power drill used as a sauce stirrer.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Non-handled cup used as a rice scoop.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable; bamboo mats used for rolling sushi not easily cleanable.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi bar. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment; knives in prep area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed reuse of single-service articles: tin can used as scoop. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in multiple handwash sinks.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Portable ABC fire extinguisher not fully charged by kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
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8/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed shellfish received from unapproved/unlisted shipper. Mussels for employees caught from a lake.
- Critical. Observed dented cans of pudding. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Lo mein.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, cornstach, etc. bins need label.
- Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Corrected On Site; called DN Foods to fax letter of parasite destruction for sushi salmon.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sushi rice held at room temperature without documentation for Time as a Public Health Control.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lo mein in walk in cooler at 50 F cooked previous evening.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food in reach in cooler in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; tongs at sushi counter and rice scoop on buffet. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at side station. Corrected On Site.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter at ice machine not dated.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Single use can used as a scoop.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bamboo mats used for sushi not easily cleanable.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage in walk in freezer.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at sushi station. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Salad bar/buffet plates not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on north side of exterior.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at side station. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food; Comet stored on shelf with food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed obstructed exits or egress in southwest dining room, blocked with table. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
- Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
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4/28/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walkin coolers Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.suchi bar
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.ladies restroom Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.mens restroom Corrected On Site.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
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3/29/2010 | Food-Licensing Inspection | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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