Sarku Japan, 801 N Congress Ave Ste 661, Boynton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SARKU JAPAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 801 N Congress Ave Ste 661, Boynton Beach, FL 33426-3366
License #: 6009233
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. In mop sink.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under cabinet in employee bathroom. Operation has monthly pest control. Last service on 10/3/14, PIC cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.
  • 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. Tongs in pasta at cook line drawer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose used at sink prep and rinse station.
  • 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. Discussed and reviewed with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator will order new books and retrain employee ASAP.
10/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On top of cook top at front counter.
  • 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. Scoop in cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At HWS.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm , PIC added bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. Container of lemons at front counter ice. PIC removed and disposed of ice. **Corrected On-Site**
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. At mop sink.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 1000 chlorine
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Mop sink
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. At ice machine
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp and pasta in walk in.
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Hose attachment not food grade.
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken on grill at 108, pic heated to 154? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp and pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a protected location. at rice steamer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Observed bathroom cabinet in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. mop sink area
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. glass cleaner.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. at mop sink
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, Corrected On Site.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink w/ hose. Repeat Violation.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. cookline reachin .
  • Critical - Food not properly protected from contamination. Operation using non food grade hose to wash phfoods at 3 comp sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing paper towels in food preparation room or area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. ONE EMPLOYEE 5 MONTHS NO CERTIFICATION This violation must be corrected by : 2/20/2012.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. fried rice in bain marie at 122 degrees,reheated, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink w/ hose. Repeat Violation.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. grout missing and some standing water.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. at mop sink
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. bowl with no handle used as dispenser for shrimp in walkin , Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on mopsink
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 dead at electronic outlet at walkin , Pest control noted, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. eggs over cabbage in walkin cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. degreaser, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta and shrimp in walkin cooler, Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta and shrimp in walkin , Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice in warmer at 112, PIC reheated,cookline , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. discussed options with PIC, moved to walkin , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. beef toching salmon in reachin freezer , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. salmon behind cooked shrimp and beef behind mushrooms,cookline drawer, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over beef in walkin , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over beef in cookline drawer, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cookline , Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. bowl used to dispense shrimp in walkin , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roachs, cleaned up by PIC, pest control on 12/10/2010, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300+
12/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta and cooked shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw salmon behind cooked shrimp, cookline drawer Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. front sink used as dump sink
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cracked tiles and missing grout,kitchen floor.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw beef behind shrimp, cookline reachin drawer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. soda bottles used for cooking oil
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. cracked and missing tiles . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. noodles in walkin.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk rice and brown sugar under rice steamers.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observed raw salmon over frozen peas in reachin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed raw chicken over raw mushrooms, drawer reachin on cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Three-compartment sink not cleaned after being used for food preparation or washing wiping cloths. center sink used to strain PHF with wash and sanitizer set up.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plasticware on front counter. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. observed cracked and missing parts of tiles.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW BEEF OVER VEGETABLES IN DRAWER REACHIN ON LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. PLASTICWARE ON FRONT COUNTER Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 3 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER DRY STORAGE IN KITCHEN , MANAGER HOSED AREA NONE VISIBLE AFTER WASHING
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN MANAGER HOSED AREA NONE VISIBLE AFTER WASHING
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 LIVE ROACH BY KITCHEN PREP TABLE .MANAGER HOSED OUT AREA NONE VISIBLE AFTER WASHED
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 8 LIVE ROACHES IN 2 MONITOR GLUE TRAPS IN KITCHEN
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. FRONT LINE UNDER EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. greater than 200 PPM CLORINE
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Complaint FullAssigned to Inspector
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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