Takara Japanese Restaurant, 3740 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TAKARA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3740 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050-2339
License #: 5402184
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 4/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN cooler wall and ceiling and door frame.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. WIC DOOR AND HANDLE
  • 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.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WIC
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken is sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven door rusted
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Water heater
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice at sushi bar
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **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.
12/20/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Kitchen handsink.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By ice cooler.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Chicken in reach-in cooler.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Front counter.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Walkin and Reach-in cooler.
11/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Vegetables in reach-in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Reach in cooler.
4/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
9/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Rice
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Towel Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Utility table by cooler.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. Pro
10/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. poultry over vegetables
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. three compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. throughout kitchen
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. womens bathroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cook line
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. freezer
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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