Sushi Tsu Japanese Steak House, 15363 Amberly Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SUSHI TSU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 15363 Amberly Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
License #: 3912676
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 2/21/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White rice at cook line.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line.
  • Basic - Observed rust on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen shelves.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
2/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot and cold water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(server's station)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.(sanitizer bucket on prep table by food)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(leaking drain pipe - handsink at server's station)
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. (ABC at server's station) For reporting purposes only.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(pantry)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(cooked rice)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(cook line)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(sushi at sushi bar)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking.(sushi 71 degrees - sushi bar) Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(sushi(rice) at sushi bar) Corrected On Site.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler)
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(rear)
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(by walk in cooler)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed leaking pipe and faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(heavy cream)
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. (server's station) For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.(handsink at server's station)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
7/11/2011Routine - 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.(seafood - walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(reach in at cook line)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(to cover sushi)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(rice) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(server's pantry)
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
11/22/2010Routine - 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.(seafood - walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed packaged seafood not labeled.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in cooler - eggs) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in cooler - eggs) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in freezer and cooler)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(to cover sushi - rice)
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on top of ice machine)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils and in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade trays used for food storage.
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
8/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler)
6/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.(fresh salmon) This violation must be corrected by : 6/05/10.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.(sushi rice)
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(storeroom)
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.(sushi mats)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(by walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(by dishmachine) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(faucets - kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(on kitchen prep table)
4/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.(bottle drink - bar)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(by walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(by dish machine)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(employee's restroom) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty fan covers.(walk in cooler)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Fire alarm control panel has no tag/tag not for most recent service, repair, test or inspection. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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