Gainesville, Alachua County

OCEAN BUFFET

6795 W NEWBERRY RD, Gainesville, FL 32605

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
3 High Priority
Dec 1, 2025
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
22

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 24215624

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of pears and 1 can of oyster sauce dented.

03A-02-5

Detail 24215622

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (47F - Cold Holding) chicken on top shelf in walk in cooler across from freezer. Other items in walk in cooler were either cooling or properly cold held. Item was placed in freezer to rapidly drop in temperature. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-15-5

Detail 24215612

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket in prep area chlorine tested over 200ppm, employee added water and retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 24215616

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At Handwash sink by dish machine and in prep area.

35A-03-4

Detail 24215614

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in back storage room, employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24215620

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line, manager moved drinks. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24215621

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler the gaskets are taped with duct tape. Plastic container holding shrimp in walk in cooler has been burned/warped. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24215617

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler, employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 24215611

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At server area by restrooms, employee removed handle out of food. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24215613

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and table on cooks line, employee moved knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24215619

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in standing water 77F, employee turned on dipperwell. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24215618

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler food racks. Fan in double reach in cooler by kitchen swinging doors. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24215623

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On the right side of hood system on cooks line.

21-38-4

Detail 24215615

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer buckets in prep area and main server area on floor.

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24020974

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked noodles on cooks line. Raw cracked eggs over vegetables on cooks line. Manager moved all raw items below ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24020982

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. krab mix (49F - Cold Holding); tuna (50F - Cold Holding) items sitting at room temperature in front of sushi display case by cutting board, item is not on time as a public health control, manager stated item should be in cooler but was brought out to quickly make popular sushi rolls during lunch, item made this morning. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24020975

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice bin at server station near restrooms. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 24020977

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates but 3 are expired.

14-71-4

Detail 24020980

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on the exterior of double door reach in cooler in middle of kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 24020981

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Yellow cutting board on cooks line with deep cut marks. White container holding sugar is cracked. Scoop is cracked in sugar bin on cooks line. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24020972

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in cooler on raw food storage side. Ceiling air vent/tile soiled above sushi area. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24020976

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked in the middle of kitchen by back prep/dish area.

08B-38-4

Detail 24020978

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans of chicken on floor in walk in freezer, employee placed items on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24020979

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. One knife between reach in cooler and prep table on cooks line, operator removed knife. 2 pairs of tongs on fryer handles, employee moved tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24020973

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food racks in walk in cooler. Fan guard on raw side of walk in cooler. Small reach in cooler door jam soiled on cooks line. Dry storage shelf is soiled across from soda box hookups. Repeat Violation

Mar 21, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 5, 2025

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01B-13-4

Detail 23612785

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. A dead roach in lemon infused oil used for cooking flavor on cooks line. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23612786

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead in lemon infused oil on cooks line, 1 with egg sack attached on floor in back storage room, 1 under soda box syrup hookups, and 1 on floor under Handwash sink on cooks line. Warning

16-48-4

Detail 23612787

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. 2 plates on buffet line with old food debris. Warning

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 23534300

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Peaches, strawberry glaze, and ketchup.

12A-05-4

Detail 23534294

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 eating with gloves on, on cooks line finished eating then immediately touched fryer basket handle to take chicken out of fryer.

03A-02-5

Detail 23534298

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish (46F - Cold Holding); oyster (45,46F - Cold Holding); noodles (46F - Cold Holding) items prepped yesterday in walk in cooler. Employee stated during the morning hours extensive food prep is going on with the cooler door being opened frequently, employee propped walk in freezer door open to help ambiently cool cooler down. seaweed salad (46F - Cold Holding) item in bottom portion of sushi cooler next to shrimp that is hot cooling, spoke to employee about placing shrimp in freezer or ice so that it doesn't affect other foods in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23534302

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has the wrong time mark. All buffet food charts states items were brought out at 11am, inspection started at 10:45am and food was already out on buffet serving customers. Spoke to management about accurately time marking food items when they are placed on buffet line.

05-15-4

Detail 23534297

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature. Ambient thermometer in walk in cooler is broken.

22-02-4

Detail 23534303

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line reach in cooler stained. Tongs hanging on the side of trash can (one side of tongs in trash can the other on the outside) on cooks line, employee discarded tongs. Hot water spout on hot water dispensing machine in server alley behind sushi area. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23534299

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled bottle with water at Handwash sink in hibachi station. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23534295

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside ice machine no handle, employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23534305

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach in cooler by prep table on cooks line, employee moved drink to the bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23534304

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from wok station the right side doors gasket is torn. 2 cutting boards on the bottom shelf of prep area with deep cut marks. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23534301

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Emergency exit door by bathrooms, you can see sun shining through the sides indicating door gap. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23534308

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler by raw storage area. Floor soiled under can storage.

08B-38-4

Detail 23534307

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 buckets of ginger on floor in walk in cooler, employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23534306

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between table and reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23534293

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vents soiled above cooks line on the side of hood system. Small fan blowing on cooks line is soiled. Food racks on the raw side in walk in cooler are soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled. Cooling rack inside walk in cooler. The soda syrup lines behind soda hookup area is soiled. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23534296

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container on wheels on cooks line no label, employee stated it is cornstarch and labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 20

12A-28-4

Detail 23085942

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cooks line touched shirt then turned around and continued touching clean utensils while cooking chicken. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

09-01-4

Detail 23085934

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee moved cut green onions to container at prep area with bare hands coming in contact directly with food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-12-4

Detail 23085931

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employees opened can of Red Bull stored in container of cut onions directly touching food on cooks line.

14-31-5

Detail 23085932

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bag used directly in contact with wasabi in container at sushi station.

08A-05-6

Detail 23085933

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over vegetables in reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23085943

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish (46F - Cold Holding) item made yesterday in walk in cooler, multiple foods in surrounding area is in the cooling stage. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-15-5

Detail 23085930

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket at dish machine area tested at over 200ppm, employee remade bucket at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23085937

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line is stained. Soda nozzle dispensing Starry soda on drink machine at side server station by bathroom.

31A-11-4

Detail 23085940

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink near ice machine, employee rinsed gloves at Handwash sink. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23085929

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in dish machine area. Sink on main server station the soap dispenser is out of batteries; unable to dispense.

14-01-5

Detail 23085939

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop tea into drink glasses for customers at side server station near restrooms. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23085935

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 cutting boards on bottom shelf of prep table with multiple deep cut marks.

12B-07-4

Detail 23085926

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table above sauces on back of cook line/prep area. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23085927

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf above drink machine at main server area. Container of employee items on shelf above bulk msg and salt containers. Multiple employee items on shelf above buckets of sauce next to ice machine. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23085941

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sushi display cooler the sliding doors are cracked. Multiple large containers that are cracked and "fixed" with zip ties. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23085936

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Emergency exit door near restrooms with a gap underneath the door.

08B-38-4

Detail 23085928

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of ginger on floor in walk in cooler, employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23085925

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between table and reach in cooler on the back of cooks line in prep area.

10-01-5

Detail 23085924

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching directly on msg in bulk container. Tongs handle touching bean sprouts on hibachi buffet line.

23-03-4

Detail 23085938

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler food racks. Repeat Violation

Mar 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 19

12A-28-4

Detail 22716518

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee frying foods kept putting hands on hips while waiting for food to be done, when done he would transfer food to clean plate.

09-01-4

Detail 22716528

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting cooked chicken with bare hands. Employee adjusted chicken wings on platter with bare hands then rolled cart out to dining area to place on buffet.

12A-05-4

Detail 22716524

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 drink from cup then kept prepping chicken. Employee drink from cup then touched cooked chicken with bare hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 22716527

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked pork on cooling rack in walk in cooler. Raw fish over cooked noodles in walk in cooler. Operator moved all raw to the bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22716534

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hibachi: garlic and oil (66F - Cold Holding) employee stated it is on time control but item is not listed on time paperwork or labeling papers.

41-10-4

Detail 22716519

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Detergent on shelf next to seasonings on cooks line. Hand soap on shelf above bulk seasoning containers in front dry storage area. Manager moved all chemicals away from food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22716536

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in Handwash sink in corner of cooks line in kitchen. Operator spoon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22716529

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only 1 person manager certified for establishment and she is not present with around 10 employees working.

31B-02-4

Detail 22716531

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or soap at Handwash sink in dish washing area.

02B-02-5

Detail 22716521

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sushi fish served raw, manager taped sign at sushi bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 22716525

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle behind front counter with purple cleaner inside. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22716535

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A plate used to scoop fried chip pieces on storage shelf by chest reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22716533

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cutting board.

40-06-5

Detail 22716522

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of soda box in storage area.

14-11-5

Detail 22716520

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple plastic containers with chip marks. Cutting board in prep areas that is chipping apart on food surface. Reach in cooler across from fryers the gasket is falling off of door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22716532

Basic - Food stored on floor. Crawfish and chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Sauce and vegetables on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22716530

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food racks in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 22716523

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In server station across restaurant.

02D-01-5

Detail 22716526

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt, and msg in seasoning containers labeled as black pepper white pepper, operator relabeled items correctly. Corrected On-Site

Feb 2, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2024

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 22610120

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on multiple hot bars(buffet): chicken 97,shrimp 120, shrimp 126, shrimp 97-123, chicken 117, shrimp 104, chicken 109-126F. The time as a public health control form was found. The dry erase sheets for each bar were found. Items started to be marked. The sushi bar time mark sheet was up to date with the correct date and time marks. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 22610122

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed: lack of Oyster consumer advisory. Inspector supplied copies. These were then posted at each end of the oyster bar. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 22610121

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed: the sushi bar lacking a consumer advisory. One was found and posted. Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 20

41-07-4

Detail 22375361

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Spray burn cream on top shelf over reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site

12A-16-4

Detail 22375362

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Hibachi employee standing waiting for orders touched shirt/pants, customer gave plate of food to employee then he started cooking.

12A-25-4

Detail 22375358

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at sushi area adjusted hat on head then continued preparing sushi rolls.

08B-28-4

Detail 22375356

High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Employee removed spatulas from Handwash sink then used same utensils to cook customers hibachi food.

14-86-1

Detail 22375367

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. White paper towels on top of raw sushi fish in sushi case.

08A-05-6

Detail 22375365

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over mushrooms in reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee moved all raw items to the bottom and chicken below the beef. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22375360

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap over bulk seasoning containers next to soda boxes. Pot cleaner next to sauces on cooks line. Spray cleaner bottles next to bulk rice container on cooks line. Soap over single service straws in server station by restrooms. Employees moved all chemicals away from food. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22375364

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In hibachi station the 2 spatulas were in Handwash sink, employee removed from Handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22375363

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle behind checkout counter next to air freshener no label with clear liquid inside.

14-01-5

Detail 22375368

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in rice container on cooks line. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22375374

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on top shelf over cooler on cooks line. Employees moved beverages to the bottom. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22375372

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee designated area on top of table over sauce buckets on the bottom shelf next to ice machine.

40-06-5

Detail 22375369

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes, lighter, and phone on top shelf over reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22375373

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards on clean shelf with deep grooves/cut marks. Rusted shelf in walk in cooler holding raw proteins. 2 cracked containers holding foods in walk in cooler. Sushi case sliding doors cracked and repaired with tape. Repeat Violation

35B-08-4

Detail 22375355

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over large sauce buckets on bottom shelf of employee food storage table by ice machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22375366

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 22375357

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives in between reach in cooler and prep table on cooks line. Employees moved knives. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22375371

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Handwash sink in prep area. Employee placed sign at Handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-47-4

Detail 22375359

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under cabinets at sushi bar and hibachi bar. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22375370

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener attachment to prep table. Cabinet under ice bin at server station near restrooms.

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 22184571

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); oyster (46F - Cold Holding); krab (56F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, cooler blowing at 40-41F, truck delivery 2 hours previous to inspection. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22184569

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in Handwash sink in corner of cooks line, operator removed spoon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22184579

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink next to jugs of oil and door opens int to server station. At Handwash sink in dish area. Soap is also missing from dish area Handwash sink.

35A-03-4

Detail 22184574

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in hot water heater closet.

14-71-4

Detail 22184575

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Red duct tape used to repair paper towel holder at sushi area. Grey duct tape used to repair crack on sliding sushi cooler door.

12B-07-4

Detail 22184572

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on top shelf above reach in coolers on cooks line. Employees began moving drinks. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22184577

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack of cigarettes on table next too and above onions by back door. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22184580

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sushi display case the sliding doors are cracked. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen/prep area with deep cut marks. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22184573

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Metal screen back door kept open, it cannot properly seal when outer door is not closed.

36-73-4

Detail 22184581

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer. Under drink machine area at server station near sushi area. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22184576

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Red handled tongs on handle to fryers on cooks line, employees moved item. Corrected On-Site

14-47-4

Detail 22184578

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece installed on rolling cart in kitchen. Wooden pieces holding food off of floor in walk in freezer. Wood installed under storage area/cabinets at sushi station. Styrofoam piece used for storage on counter next to sushi station.

23-03-4

Detail 22184568

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under main prep table on cooks line. Storage shelves across from soda box hookups. Exterior bulk containers. Oven temperature knobs and surrounding area. Server drink machine by bathrooms the piece under drain board is soiled. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22184570

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All bulk seasoning containers on dry storage shelves by swinging doors.

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 20

41-07-4

Detail 21709485

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In small bag stored on shelf over reach in cooler on cooks line.

12A-25-4

Detail 21709479

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed hibachi employee scratch face then grabbed plate of food from customer and started cooking.

08A-20-5

Detail 21709483

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler, operator moved chicken to the bottom. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 21709493

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in the water heater room. Warning

08B-01-4

Detail 21709487

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Container of crackers not fully under sneeze guards.

41-10-4

Detail 21709492

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol on shelf above soda dispensing machine. Room spray on top shelf on cooks line. Mosquito/fly spray on shelf next to cooking oil spray.

22-02-4

Detail 21709486

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line and on bottom storage shelf. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21709489

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large spoon stored in Handwash sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21709481

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table next to mussels and reach in cooler on cooks line.

40-06-5

Detail 21709495

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on shelf above cooks line and prep area. Multiple jackets hanging shelf at the dry storage area.

14-11-5

Detail 21709494

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards with deep cut marks on bottom shelf off table on cooks line. Shelving in the walk in cooler has rust pitted the surface.

36-73-4

Detail 21709491

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/behind cooking equipment on cooks line.

36-17-5

Detail 21709480

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. The floor tiles cracked in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21709484

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 ginger containers on floor in walk in cooler delivered the day before. Multiple items in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 21709477

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from reach in cooler by the big swinging doors to the kitchen.

10-17-4

Detail 21709476

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives between prep table and reach in cooler at the end of the cooks line. Tongs on the bottom handle of the fryers on the cooks line. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21709490

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Multiple towels under multiple cutting boards in kitchen and at sushi front station.

31B-04-4

Detail 21709478

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the Handwash sink at the prep table area.

23-03-4

Detail 21709482

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both soda dispensing machines where the soda nozzle backsplash is soiled. Exterior bulk soy sauce containers and dried seasoning containers. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line soiled. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 21709488

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. 3 plastic containers on clean shelf at prep area with old food stuck to it.

Jul 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

22-39-4

Detail 21231256

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed the kitchen sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine. 2 cap fulls were added to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21231262

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark current for all buffets and sushi. All were corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21231258

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards in the kitchen are stained. Observed the tea nozzles with build up. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21231254

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink in the dish wash machine area used to rinse oysters. The manager corrected the staff. Observed a ladle in the cook line hand wash sink. This was placed in a clean pan on the cook line. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 21231255

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed lack of a consumer advisory at the sushi bar. The consumer advisory was put in place. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21231253

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some certificates for current employees are expired.

14-01-5

Detail 21231259

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plate to scoop fried chips, by the bulk soda area. The plate was put in dish. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21231261

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in the walk-in cooler stored over food for the public, and not marked. This was placed on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21231260

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a cleaver was stored in between tables on the cook line. This was removed and placed on a clean surface. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21231257

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the cook line hood filters with an accumulation of grease.

42-03-5

Detail 21231250

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a non food safe drill stored on the cook line over prep. This was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21231251

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crayfish frozen and thawing on the cookline. This was placed under refrigeration. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 21231252

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the walk-in freezer floor has an accumulation of soil.

Jan 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 20759819

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. A technician was called and repaired the supply tubes. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20759811

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooling cooked chicken. The raw was moved to the freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 20759820

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed time as a public health control tracking charts in use. The correct date was on each one. The charts are not sufficiently cleaned every day, as smears and stray marks from yesterday are still present. Each one, including the hibachi area chart was correctly cleaned and clearly marked. Mussels were marked at 11 am, no mussels come out until dinner. This was removed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20759814

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a tea nozzle at the wait station with buildup inside the cone.

53B-10-4

Detail 20759813

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed lack of trainer certificate number on multiple certificates.

51-11-4

Detail 20759818

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a tank in dry storage, not secured. A chain was added. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20759810

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jackets and gift bags stored on bulk soda. Employee items were moved to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20759816

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in front of the dish wash machine.

14-69-4

Detail 20759815

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at the door to the walk-in freezer.

08B-17-4

Detail 20759812

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut oranges on the buffet, stickers were still attached.

14-06-4

Detail 20759817

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood on the wait station line that is not sealed. Theses are used to elevate drink urns.

Oct 22, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 18

22-42-4

Detail 20609222

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Manager added bleach to water, 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 20609223

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over raw onions on cook line. Cook moved pork to bottom part of cooler.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-01-5

Detail 20609217

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Items on hot buffet had time mark of 11 am. Manager stated items placed on buffet at 2 pm, manager placed proper time mark on items. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20609218

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored on cook line. Manager had employee move bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20609220

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine in kitchen stained. Microwave on shelf next to soda boxes.

31A-11-4

Detail 20609212

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop stored in hand washing sink at end of cook line. Manager removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20609215

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler. Employee stated egg rolls prepared the previous day.

53B-14-5

Detail 20609213

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees training expired.

14-01-5

Detail 20609221

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop chips in kitchen. Bowl used to scoop flour in kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20609219

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above reach-in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 20609227

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks stored in reach-in cooler across from kitchen entrance doors.

14-38-4

Detail 20609210

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pan used to store chicken in cook line reach-in cooler cracked.

10-12-5

Detail 20609211

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in kitchen. Manager moved ice scoop to dish area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20609216

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer handle. Tongs hanging on handle of cart. Manager placed tongs on prep table. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20609224

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel underneath cutting board on prep table across from stove. Manager removed towel. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20609214

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack soiled with old food debris. Walk-in cooler gasket stained.

25-32-4

Detail 20609225

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Clean broccoli stored in broccoli box on cook line. Top of plastic vinegar bottle used as scoop. Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20609226

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chocolate desserts in reach-in freezer next to kitchen entrance door.

Aug 19, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-27-4

Detail 20447577

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth at server station. Concentration bleached strip white one second after touching. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Bucket at wait station reading above 200ppm. Operator removed and refilled . Time Extended Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20447574

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employe rinsing food product in hand washing sink at end of cook line. Spatulas stores inside hand washing sink in hibachi station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Employee put water of fish during inspection Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 20447578

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed. 4 drinks on shelves above reach in coolers on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Multiple drinks observed on/above prep area. Time Extended

10-17-4

Detail 20447576

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife blade between reach in cooler and prep table on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Items in same location. Item moved during inspection Time Extended Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20447575

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Portable fan on cooks line dusty. Buildup of debris on gasket on reach in cooler on cook line Buildup of debris on side of walk in cooler door. Buildup of debris on fan guard in walk in cooler. Buildup of mold like substance on gasket of chest freezer near entrance of kitchen. Buildup of mold like substance and debris on and around door frame of glass door reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen area. Buildup of debris and moisture on top of ice bin in server station near restrooms, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Some debris remains on ice bin and gaskets Time Extended

Aug 17, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 22

09-01-4

Detail 20435634

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee on cook line touching spring rolls with bare hands. Employee touching cut/prepared broccoli with bare hands Warning

08B-02-4

Detail 20435633

High Priority - Food not properly protected from contamination. Nori stored on top of counter exposed as customers walk by. Item moved during inspection. Cut lemons and teas stored on bottom rack of rolling cart. Soiled, used dishware stored inside bus tub on top of cart. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 20435624

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bag used for direct contact with crawfish in chest freezer near entrance to kitchen area. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20435640

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored directly on top of spinach in walk in cooler. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20435644

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15 droppings mixed with debris under hibachi buffet station. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Admin Complaint

29-37-4

Detail 20435625

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dish area. Item hung up during inspection. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20435642

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 52°. Chicken 46°. Item in reach in cooler on cook line. Item placed inside reach in cooler at 11. Operator iced item down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20435632

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Noodles, cut cabbage on cooks line. Warning

41-27-4

Detail 20435637

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth at server station. Concentration bleached strip white one second after touching. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20435630

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employe rinsing food product in hand washing sink at end of cook line. Spatulas stores inside hand washing sink in hibachi station. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20435638

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used in rice container at end of cook line. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20435635

Basic - Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed on floor next to entrance to kitchen area. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-71-4

Detail 20435639

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on entrance to kitchen door. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20435628

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed. 4 drinks on shelves above reach in coolers on cooks line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20435626

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket, food stored on shelf with food product at entrance to kitchen area. Item moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20435627

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of debris and grease under cook equipment on cook line. Buildup of food debris under hibachi station in buffet area. Wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of debris on wall in dry storage area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20435629

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20435643

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on side/top of ice machine. Item moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20435623

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife blade between reach in cooler and prep table on cooks line. Warning

14-47-4

Detail 20435636

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Soiled, unsealed wood used to prop up wire racks near entrance to kitchen area. Styrofoam block used under cuttingboard at sushi station. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20435631

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Portable fan on cooks line dusty. Buildup of debris on gasket on reach in cooler on cook line Buildup of debris on side of walk in cooler door. Buildup of debris on fan guard in walk in cooler. Buildup of mold like substance on gasket of chest freezer near entrance of kitchen. Buildup of mold like substance and debris on and around door frame of glass door reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen area. Buildup of debris and moisture on top of ice bin in server station near restrooms, Warning

25-32-4

Detail 20435641

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Broccoli washed, cut and placed back into same container. Vanilla wafers, removed from plastic package, crushed, placed back into direct contact with box Warning

Jul 23, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 20371382

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in front counter display: noodles (48°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47°F - Cold Holding); chicken (48°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed out 3 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41°F. Items in reach-in cooler across from kitchen entrance. Manager stated items placed in cooler at noon, manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41°F. Items in reach-in cooler across from stove: beef (45°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46,47°F - Cold Holding) . Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken, manager returned item to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41°F.Warning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Reach-in cooler across kitchen entrance door:Chicken 45°F, fish 46°F,47°F. Roast beef 42°F, slaw 43°F, stuffed mushrooms 42°F. Discussed with manager about moving items in reach-in cooler to achieve better air flow as items towards the top of the cooler are at proper temperature and items towards the bottom are at improper temperature. Manager stated items out of temperature were placed in cooler at 1 pm, manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41°F. Reach-in cooler on cook line: chicken 41°F, beef 42°F, shrimp 42°F. Admin Complaint

Jul 21, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 20368849

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of peaches dented on bottom seal.

03A-02-5

Detail 20368848

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in front counter display: noodles (48°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47°F - Cold Holding); chicken (48°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed out 3 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41°F. Items in reach-in cooler across from kitchen entrance. Manager stated items placed in cooler at noon, manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41°F. Items in reach-in cooler across from stove: beef (45°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46,47°F - Cold Holding) . Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken, manager returned item to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41°F.Warning Warning

03F-01-5

Detail 20368851

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Items on buffet bar marked for 11am, items still on bar at 3:15pm. Manager stated items changed out at 2 pm and placed proper time mark on items. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20368844

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool stored in hand washing sink behind front counter grill.

02B-02-5

Detail 20368847

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory not visible to customers. Manager placed consumer advisory on sushi bar sneeze guard.

14-71-4

Detail 20368850

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair kitchen entrance door.

08B-38-4

Detail 20368846

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in front of cook line grill. Employee moved cooking oil to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 20368843

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on ice machine located in kitchen. Manager returned ice scoop to dish area. Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 20368845

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart in kitchen. Manager removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20368842

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of wall and door to walk-in cooler. Floors behind grill and fryers.