Middleburg, Clay County

YUME FUSION

2640 BLANDING BLVD STE 204, Middleburg, FL 32068

FoodSeating
Latest violations
16
4 High Priority
Feb 24, 2026
City
Middleburg
County
Clay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 24394824

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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Repair person arrived during inspection and found tubes for the chemicals mixed up. Tubes placed into correct position and dishmachine tested at 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

28-12-4

Detail 24394827

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is licensed for 37 seats and has increased seating to 75 seats. Operator has seating change evaluation form and is waiting on landlord signature to complete the process. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-45-4

Detail 24394813

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash two ladles with soap, rinse the ladles then put away ladles without applying sanitizer. Manager coached employee on three compartment sink procedures. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 24394818

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Take out bags used in direct contact with wontons in chest reach-in freezer. Operator moved wontons to a food-grade bag. Also, paper towels used in individually wrapped salmon. Employee removed the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24394825

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of two soda nozzles with slime-like build up. Operator cleaned nozzles during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24394816

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer and bowl in handwash sink by fryers. Employee removed both items. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24394823

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid at handwash sink by fryers. Operator identified contents as soap and labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24394822

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Underside of handles of the doors to the flip top reach in cooler have soil residues. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 24394815

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two carbon dioxide tanks by the bag in box soda rack are unsecured. Repeat Violation

51-09-4

Detail 24394817

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 37 seats and has increased seating to 75 seats. Operator has seating change evaluation form and is waiting on landlord signature to complete the process. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24394826

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on the floor at handwash sink by fryers.

10-07-4

Detail 24394819

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water at 72F. Spatulas in standing water at the grill at 83F. Operator removed all water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 24394820

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-105 and operator hung poster during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24394814

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Shelf below grill has build up of food debris. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 24394821

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk-in cooler have dust/debris.

14-17-4

Detail 24394828

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves have rust.

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 24019886

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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Warning

28-12-4

Detail 24019889

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is licensed for 37 seats and has increased seating to 75 seats. Operator has seating change evaluation form and is trying to resolve with the landlord. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-7

Detail 24019879

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at large reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 24019890

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on ground at flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator killed and discarded roach. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 24019888

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One package of completely thawed and sealed tuna in sushi reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 24019883

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution in kitchen tested at 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24019878

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice chute on soda machine has black mold-like substance. Chute was cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24019894

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at triple sink blocked by a cart and a trash can. Operator moved both. Also, employee used handwash sink to rinse kitchen utensils. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 24019884

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels in men's restroom.

41-17-4

Detail 24019882

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with blue and pink liquids at wok station. Operator identified contents as soap and labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24019877

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on top and bottom of flip top reach in cooler have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24019885

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank at bag in box soda rack is unsecured.

06-09-1

Detail 24019892

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. One package of completely thawed and sealed tuna in sushi reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

51-09-4

Detail 24019881

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 37 seats and has increased seating to 75 seats. Operator has seating change evaluation form and is trying to resolve with the landlord. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24019891

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water at 107F. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24019887

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below flat grill is soiled. Hood filters above flat grill have grease accumulation. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 24019893

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.

21-12-4

Detail 24019880

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths in sushi area on counter. Towels moved to sanitizer bucket. Also, sanitizer bucket stored on the floor in sushi and at wok station. Corrected On-Site

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

28-12-4

Detail 23720669

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is licensed for 37 seats. Seating has been increased to 75 seats. Operator has the seating change evaluation form and is still trying to resolve with the landlord and water authority. Repeat Violation

35A-02-7

Detail 23720655

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Three live flying insects by dishroom.

08A-17-6

Detail 23720656

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw chicken stored on top of raw crab in reach in freezer in kitchen. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23720657

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Four packages of vacuum packaged completely thawed tuna in walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 23720661

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior nozzle of tea on soda machine with debris build up. Interior of ice chute has black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23720660

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink by the triple sink or at handwash sink by the wok station. Employee brought soap. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23720668

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with orange liquid at kitchen handwash sink. Employee identified as dish soap and labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23720667

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for raw chicken and raw shrimp. Manager removed bowls. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23720666

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Four packages of vacuum packaged completely thawed tuna in walk in cooler.

51-09-4

Detail 23720662

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 37 seats. Seating has been increased to 75 seats. Operator has the seating change evaluation form and is still trying to resolve with the water authority. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23720659

Basic - Food stored on floor. One case of oil on floor by handwash sink in kitchen. Two cases of oil on floor in storage room. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23720670

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior toaster oven at sushi with food accumulation.

31B-04-4

Detail 23720664

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign at the hand wash sink by the triple sink. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23720665

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of to go boxes stored on floor of storage room.

21-03-4

Detail 23720663

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee made sanitizer solution with the bleach and dish soap. employee remade solution with bleach only. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23720658

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping solution in kitchen tested at 0PPM chlorine. Solution remade to 50ppm chlorine. Wiping cloth solutions in kitchen stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 23081534

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rinsed dirty dishes, placed dirty dishes on dish rack and put in dish machine. Employee then went to put away clean dishes without washing hands before handling.

28-12-4

Detail 23081541

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system/sewer approval for such change. Establishment is licensed for 37 seats. Seating has been increased to 75 seats. Operator has the seating change evaluation form and is still trying to resolve with the landlord and municipal water authority. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23081543

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute on soda machine has black and pink mold-like substance. Cutting boards at sushi area have black marks along the sides of the boards. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23081542

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in three compartment sink. Manager identified as dish soap. Repeat Violation

51-09-4

Detail 23081537

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 37 seats. Seating has been increased to 75 seats. Operator has the seating change evaluation form and is still trying to resolve with the landlord and water authority.

08B-38-4

Detail 23081535

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on the floor at hand wash sink in kitchen. Bag of rice on floor at walk in cooler. Manager moved both to shelving. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23081540

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for the rice in standing water at 81F. Manager removed water. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23081539

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand wash sink next to dish machine. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23081536

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Exterior around top of soda machine levers-where label is located-has cobwebs at first left set of sodas. Gasket on walk in cooler is soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 23081538

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving with heavy rust. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23081544

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind flat grill is soiled.

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 12

28-12-4

Detail 22702378

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has 75 seats and licensed for 37. Inspector spoke with owner via phone and is waiting for the landlord to assist with local water company approval. Provided Seating Change Evaluation form to manager. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 22702381

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Portioned raw shrimp in reach in freezer stored on top of french fries. Operator moved shrimp to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22702382

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 to manager. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22702387

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of nozzles on soda machine have build up. Cutting boards at sushi have black staining on the sides of the cutting board.

31B-02-4

Detail 22702386

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

27-11-4

Detail 22702377

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink/hand wash sink. Hand wash sink at three compartment sink unable to be used due to water supply will not shut off when faucet handles are turned off. Hot and cold valve below the sink must be turned to off position to stop the water. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22702379

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for cook Tony hired in October 2023. No proof of training for server Emily C. hired in 2021.

41-17-4

Detail 22702384

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green liquid at utility sink in kitchen. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22702383

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Provided manager DBPR Form HR 5030-111. Manager hung sign at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22702380

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with heavy rust. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22702385

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board in sushi area. Employee moved wet cloth to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 22702376

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22309515

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed scallops (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); shell egg (53F - Cold Holding)-ambient; shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per manager, all items placed in cooler approximately 2.25 hours prior. All items moved to walk in cooler. Observed raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per employee, one container of beef placed in reach in cooler at 11:00 and the other at 12:00. Shrimp placed in same cooler at 11:00. Temperatures taken by inspector at 4:15. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: At reach in cooler, two TCS products between 41F/43F. Operator taking meats from walk in cooler to prepare orders for customers. Walk in cooler ambient temperature at 46F with products ranging from 38F-50F. Operator states walk in cooler door consistently open and closed during lunch period. Time Extended

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 21

28-12-4

Detail 22306690

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment currently has 75 seats. Establishment licensed for 37 seats. Per owner, he is still looking into an issue with the AHJ for water. Provided Seating Change Evaluation Form to manager. Repeat Violation

35A-02-6

Detail 22306681

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at dishroom.

14-31-5

Detail 22306680

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple take out plastic bags used for prepped food storage of cut beef and fish in reach in freezer at kitchen entrance Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22306683

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw opened package of fish stored in the same insert with cut lemon and whole lemon in reach in cooler. Manager moved to appropriate storage. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22306678

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed scallops (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); shell egg (53F - Cold Holding)-ambient; shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per manager, all items placed in cooler approximately 2.25 hours prior. All items moved to walk in cooler. Observed raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen. Per employee, one container of beef placed in reach in cooler at 11:00 and the other at 12:00. Shrimp placed in same cooler at 11:00. Temperatures taken by inspector at 4:15. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22306687

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. See stop sale. Sushi rice not marked with time. Per employee rice under time control at 2:00. Manager marked time. Tempura shrimp not marked with time. Per employee, prepared approximately 15 minutes ago. Manager marked correct time. Rice in kitchen not marked with the time placed under time control. White rice was prepared at 11:00 and fried rice prepared at 11:30 per manager. Inspection began at approximately 4:00. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22306674

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at prep area and at reach in cooler have staining.

31A-09-4

Detail 22306676

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dishroom blocked by trash can. Employee moved trash can. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22306673

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green liquid by prep sink. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 22306689

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly strip hanging from ceiling near back exit has accumulation of dead insects. Employee removed and discarded fly strip. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22306686

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in sugar and rice bins by walk in cooler. Bowls used as scoops in broccoli and raw chicken in reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager removed all bowls. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22306688

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up reach in freezer by dishroom is torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 22306685

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce stored on the floor by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22306671

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by prep area has ice build up.

10-07-4

Detail 22306677

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water at 87F. Spatulas in insert on flat grill at 85F. Manager removed all from water. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22306679

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at sushi station sink. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 to manager. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22306684

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. Hood filters have grease build up. Shelf under flat grill has debris build up.

29-08-4

Detail 22306682

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under pre-rinse area in dishroom is leaking.

14-17-4

Detail 22306672

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust. Shelf to left of pre-rinse area in dishroom has heavy rust with an large hole in the shelf.

42-01-4

Detail 22306675

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops in mop sink not inverted or hung to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 22306670

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths on cutting board at reach in cooler.

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

28-12-4

Detail 22167268

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has 75 seats, is currently licensed for 37 seats, provided seating change during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Seating Change Evaluation not complete. Operator states his architect submitted to DBPR. No record found. Operator was unsure of procedures. Operator will have Form completed by appropriate authorities but needs time to complete. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Operator unable to obtain signature approval with local water authority and local fire authority having jurisdiction. During callback, physical seat count with person in charge is 115 seats. Time Extended

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

28-12-4

Detail 22032592

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has 75 seats, is currently licensed for 37 seats, provided seating change during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Seating Change Evaluation not complete. Operator states his architect submitted to DBPR. No record found. Operator was unsure of procedures. Operator will have Form completed by appropriate authorities but needs time to complete. Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 22032593

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi items with fish eggs on menu and smoked salmon with no disclosure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Operator has ordered new menus with corrections but has not received them as of callback. Per operator, new printed menus expected within next few weeks. Time Extended

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 21906507

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of oyster sauce, one bulging, one with dent along seam.

22-41-4

Detail 21906501

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. Dishmachine at 0ppm. Person in charge called for repair during inspection. Will utilize triple sink until fixed. Corrective Action Taken

28-12-4

Detail 21906497

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment has 75 seats, is currently licensed for 37 seats, provided seating change during inspection. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 21906505

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags in direct contact with dumplings in reach in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 21906503

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish eggs out on front counter at 64F. Person in charge moved to reach in Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 21906499

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. Sushi rice and fried shrimp held on time per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21906500

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from hose bibb by dishmachine with black hose attached.

53A-01-7

Detail 21906504

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide CFM.

02B-01-5

Detail 21906496

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi items with fish eggs on menu and smoked salmon with no disclosure. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21906495

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge states due to faucet issue.

51-11-4

Detail 21906509

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door two co2 tanks unchained.

12B-12-5

Detail 21906506

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Several open cans on prep tables in kitchen. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

14-25-5

Detail 21906493

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Several shelves in kitchen with unsealed wood.

36-22-4

Detail 21906498

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in spots in kitchen, and in office. Person in charge states called plumber who is due today.

08B-38-4

Detail 21906494

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food on floor in office and in back storage room. Person in charge began raising. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21906502

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from sushi bar hand wash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by dishmachine. Repeat Violation

46-01-4

Detail 21906508

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit path blocked by machine, ladder at back door. Repeat Violation

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 21513202

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In large reach-in freezer near closest to dining area observed raw chicken out of package stored over raw beef out of package. Operator moved chicken to bottom of freezer during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-20: In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over/on top raw beef. Items moved and stored correctly. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 21513199

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed establishment had remodel without submitting updated plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-20: Plans not submitted. Admin Complaint

53B-10-4

Detail 21513201

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed not all employees have proof of training. Observed certificates missing birth dates and dates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-20: Employee training records still missing information. Admin Complaint

29-08-4

Detail 21513200

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink near back door with no running water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-20: Hand washing sink still not working properly. Water was shut off due to leaking pipe. Water has been restored. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 19

12A-07-5

Detail 21289317

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees putting gloves on without hand washing.

09-01-4

Detail 21289303

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. Repeat Violation Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21289319

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 6/1/22. Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 21289316

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In large reach-in freezer near closest to dining area observed raw chicken out of package stored over raw beef out of package. Operator moved chicken to bottom of freezer during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21289318

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute at soda station with mold-like substance buildup. Observed multiple cutting boards with heavy staining and food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 21289308

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs in sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 21289301

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed establishment had remodel without submitting updated plans. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21289310

Intermediate - No soap/paper towels provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels provided at both handwash sinks in kitchen area. Operator stocked sinks during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 21289304

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed not all employees have proof of training. Observed certificates missing birth dates and dates. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21289313

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple bottles without label.

41-04-4

Detail 21289305

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a gas can stored on top of soda boxes next to back door. Operator removed gas can during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21289307

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing over kitchen back door area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21289315

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed. Buckets of beef base stored on the floor in storage area. Operator moved buckets during inspection.

31B-04-4

Detail 21289302

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at both handwash sinks in kitchen area.

12B-13-4

Detail 21289309

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At front counter observed employee drink stored next to food for customer. Employee discarded drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 21289306

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink near back door with no running water. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21289314

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish cakes being thawed in standing water. Operator turned water on during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21289312

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed multiple cases of unwashed produce stored over ready to eat prepped and cut vegetables.

21-12-4

Detail 21289311

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet towels stored on counter between uses. Employee removed towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

46-01-4

Detail 21289300

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed two ladder and vacuum blocking back door near dining room. Operator removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 9Basic: 2Total: 21

12A-12-4

Detail 20763263

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to clean utensils without washing hands. Employee using bare hands to cut raw fish then went to handle clean utensils without washing hands. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 20763262

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 placing cooked tempura shrimp on plate with bare hands.

12A-20-4

Detail 20763272

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands in prep sink after using bare hands to dip food in tempura batter then to fryer to cook but did not use any soap. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 20763275

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee cutting raw fish on large cutting board over triple sink, washed, and rinsed, the cutting board when finished but did not sanitize the cutting board.

08A-02-6

Detail 20763267

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cheese wontons, removed from original packaging, stored with raw lobster tails in standing reach in freezer by walk in cooler, employee moved cheese wontons. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20763269

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over various bottles of sauces in bottom section of reach in cooler on make line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 20763277

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw shrimp in bottom section of reach in cooler on make line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 20763260

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over raw bacon, both removed from original packaging, in reach in freezer chest in kitchen. Employee began to rearranged all items during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 20763265

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roaches fell out of paper towel dispenser at hand wash station next to triple sink, manager killed and cleaned up roach. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 20763274

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach dropping came out of paper towel dispenser at hand wash station by triple sink. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 20763266

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink on cook line. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20763264

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee ringing out wet cloths in hand wash station by fryers.

53A-02-7

Detail 20763268

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Perot or unable to find any proof of training.

31B-02-4

Detail 20763273

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 20763261

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink.

53B-10-4

Detail 20763279

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. The only two certifications are multiple sections that are not filled out.

41-17-4

Detail 20763276

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle under prep sink on cook line and one spray bottle under triple sink are not labeled.

27-16-4

Detail 20763270

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash station next to triple sink.

03F-10-5

Detail 20763259

Intermediate - Written procedures incomplete. Establishment holding tempura batter and tempura shrimp on time but are not on the written procedures, manager filled out procedures during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 20763278

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches came out of paper towel dispenser by triple sink, manager cleaned up during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20763271

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On employee in kitchen.

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 20332861

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In large reach in freezer chest in kitchen, raw bacon, removed from original packaging, stored with boxes of krab and wontons, employee rearranged. In standing reach in freezer across from dish machine, raw shrimp, removed from original packaging, stored with boxes of chocolate cake, and various raw seafood, removed from original packaging, stored over noodles, employee rearranged all items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 20332855

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef in lower section of reach in cooler on cook line stored over raw shrimp, and raw calamari stored over container of clear soup. In walk in cooler, raw shrimp stored over cut onions, employee rearranged all items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 20332862

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. Sushi rice at front counter held on time as a public health control does not have any time markings, employee marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20332856

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around two nozzles to soda machine in kitchen area have a build up of debris.

51-11-4

Detail 20332860

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks by back door to kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20332857

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of five flour containers by walk in cooler have a build up of debris.

35B-09-4

Detail 20332863

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Hole in screen door to back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 20332858

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20332859

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet cloths on cook line.