KAERU

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. Employee replaced empty chlorine container with a new one. Solution 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at front counter unable to dispense paper towels.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open container of drinks on food preparation table.

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. Observed employee cutting ready to eat vegetables with bare hands. After brief education, employee was hands and used gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed spray bottle with cleaning chemical stored next to stake on food rolling cart. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked rice stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, rice cooked on 09/05/2025.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed steak thawing at room temperature in prep station.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over various sauces in reach in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over rice in walk in cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with meat stored on walk in cooler floor. . Operator removed and stored on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed clam shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed steak thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator transfer meat to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over soy sauce in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handwash sink at front line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at front line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw pork stored over soups in walk-in cooler. Operator removed soups and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored in handwash sink at front line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with food item stored on walk-in cooler floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed in dishwashing and prep area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees working on kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Observed same employees without proof of employee training Admin Complaint