Sarku Japan, 27001 Hwy 19 N Space 2087, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SARKU JAPAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 27001 Hwy 19 N Space 2087, Clearwater, FL 33761
License #: 6214149
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In front of walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on back prep table.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep table.
  • High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was eating food then reached over to turn a machine on.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Two in front of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In front of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone by front to go containers. Cell phone on shelf over back prep table.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pitcher with melted edge. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Teriyaki jug cut to be used as a scoop.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large lexan lids with broken edges.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Front.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Under prep table
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water, office area
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Walk in cooler has leaking water from vent that is splashing on shelving and product stored underneath.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Flour portion cup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leak in walk in cooler from cooling system. Leak must be repaired before next unannounced inspection.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour
4/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.[dirty knives stored with clean] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[full of dishes, only one in kitchen ]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[on reach in freezer door handles]
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.[bottom of kitchen table]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[3 compartment sink ] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.[by ice machine ]
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash panel Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of icemachine icescoop bin--foods buildup Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area...chaulking
  • Rust building on shelf where sugar bags stored
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container...shrimp in drawer under flattop grill
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash panel and side
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food..walkin cooler---raw eggs stored above vegetables Corrected On Site.
7/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of foods splatter--white bucket by walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods...drawers under flattop grill---raw beef behind cooked shrimp---keep raw beef in front
  • Observed lower shelf by mixer--peeling and rust buildup
  • Observed purse stored on top of grill utensils by desk
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area...at wall chaulking by 3bay sink
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature...boxes of chicken on prep table.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable...large clear plastic lids--broken corners.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with foods and ice buildup.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler drawers soiled with accumulation of food residue...front area--around gaskets and opening of drawer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...by 3bay sink.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/28/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[beef and shrimp 57-59 voluntarily disguarded ]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[bag carrots in cooler ]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[large measuring cup floating in sause in cooler ]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[around equipment on front line]
  • Observed non-bagged garbage iunder dumpster.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.IN HALLWAY AND STAIRCASE
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.IN HALLWAY AND STAIRCASE
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.container by spices with foil cover with white substance
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.beef being marinated 57 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.was stored on soda drain board
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.bulk bins by hand sink
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/19/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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