Jacksonville, Duval County

SUSHI BEAR & GRILL

4530 ST JOHNS AVE #9, Jacksonville, FL 32210

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
3 High Priority
Jan 23, 2026
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

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.

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-20-4

Detail 24334042

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed server handle soiled dishes and touch clothes then rinse hands in hand wash sink in server line without using soap. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 24334041

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple frozen food items stored in plastic to-go bags in walk-in freezer.

12A-09-4

Detail 24334037

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 1 employee with gloves on leave through rear exit and return a few minutes later then engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 24334045

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 2 employees wash hands in three compartment sink near rear exit. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24334040

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple ready to eat food items on sushi line with no date markings when opened or prepared.

24-27-4

Detail 24334043

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed multiple sauce bowls stored directly under paper towels at hand wash sink on server line. Inspector had to actively move bowls to prevent dripping water on to bowls reaching for paper towels. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24334046

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. Observed multiple packs of raw tuna thawed in original reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler under sushi line. Package states to remove from package before thawing.

14-09-4

Detail 24334035

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout establishment.

12B-07-4

Detail 24334039

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table on cook line. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24334044

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between reach in coolers on cook line. Person in charge removed both knives. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24334038

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; grease build up on hood filters. Soiled door handle on walk-in cooler door.

08B-12-5

Detail 24334034

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and raw squid in containers with no lids in walk-in freezer. Person in charge placed lids on containers. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24334036

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp being thawed at room temperature next to three compartment sink closest to rear exit. Person in charge put shrimp under running water. Corrected On-Site

Oct 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-02-6

Detail 24135882

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lobster stored over ready to eat krab sticks stored in walk-in freezer. Not all items in commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 24135879

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed; employee wearing gloves leave through rear exit then return a few minutes later and engage in food preparation without changing gloves. Employee on cook line had hands in pockets while wearing gloves and then engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated person in charge proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 24135872

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed containers of fried shrimp tempura and fried sushi rolls held on time as a public health control from night prior not discarded at end of timeframe and stored over night in reach in cooler on cook line.

03F-04-5

Detail 24135876

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed containers of fried shrimp tempura and fried sushi rolls held on time as a public health control from night prior not discarded at end of timeframe and stored over night in reach in cooler on cook line.

41-10-4

Detail 24135873

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insect and roach repellent and bait stored over clean containers at end of dish machine. Person in charge removed repellent and bait and placed on chemical shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24135878

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease build up on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.

24-05-4

Detail 24135884

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean salad bowls stored under paper towels at hand wash sink in server station. Bowls were exposed to dripping hands when reaching for paper towels. Person in charge moved bowls away from paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24135874

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on shelf across from walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24135877

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 24135883

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; grease build up on hood filters above cook line. Soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors. Repeat Violation

14-52-4

Detail 24135875

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed non food grade drill w/ paint mixture attachment used as a mixer for batter. Person in charge removed drill from service. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24135881

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards and not in sanitizing solution in between uses behind sushi bar.

02D-01-5

Detail 24135880

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of oil with no label stored on shelf above flip top cooler closest to walk-in cooler.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 24124072

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towels long containers with food items inside stored in flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge voluntarily discarded paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24124069

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored across rice cookers. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 24124070

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. Observed employee beverage with no lid stored on prep table across from cook line. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24124075

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap with visible light shining through at bottom of rear exit door.

10-17-4

Detail 24124073

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cutting utensil used for breaking crunches to pieces stored between prep table and hand wash sink behind sushi bar. Person in charge moved utensil to dish area. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24124074

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting boards on cook line. Person in charge removed cloths. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24124071

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hold filters above cook line.

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 6Basic: 21Total: 36

03D-01-5

Detail 23898979

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed multiple containers of cooked noodles with temperatures of 74-81F in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated noodles were cooked more than 2 hours prior. Cooked noodles (74-81F - Cooling) Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 23898978

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed multiple containers of cooked noodles with temperatures of 74-81F in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated noodles were cooked more than 2 hours prior. Cooked noodles (74-81F - Cooling)

12A-07-5

Detail 23899003

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 2 employees exit through rear exit and return and don gloves then engage in food preparation without washing hands. Inspector educated employees proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-7

Detail 23899002

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed; 4 flying insects in kitchen around cook line. 2 flying insects in sushi bar. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23898988

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish items stored over ready to eat krab sticks in walk-in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 23898973

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish items stored over ready to eat lettuce in walk-in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 23898996

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed multiple food items in walk-in cooler with temperatures of 51-56F. Person in charge stated they were aware walk-in cooler was not functioning properly and had placed food items in walk-in freezer day prior. Items were removed from walk-in freezer previous night. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler was 56F. Raw chicken, cream cheese, cooked noodles (51-55F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (56F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23898999

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in walk-in cooler with temperatures of 51-56F. Person in charge stated they were aware walk-in cooler was not functioning properly and had placed food items in walk-in freezer day prior. Items were removed from walk-in freezer previous night. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler was 56F. Raw chicken, cream cheese, cooked noodles (51-55F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (56F - Cold Holding) Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23898971

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. Observed multiple foods held on time as a public health control with no time marker. Employee stated food items were placed on time in lieu of temperature 3 hours prior. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23898989

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of milk with no date marking when it was opened in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated milk was opened 2 days prior. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23898980

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife stored on clean knife rack next to walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed knife in dish area. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23898976

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse off sauce ramekins in hand wash sink by server station. Inspector educated employee specifics of hand wash sink. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 23898986

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/ Observed no certified food manager on site at beginning of inspection. Certified food manager (operator) arrived from day off half-way through inspection.

53B-13-5

Detail 23898991

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. Observed 3 employees hired more than 60 days prior with no proof of state approved employee training.

02C-02-5

Detail 23898987

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 markings indicating date of preparation for any sushi item behind sushi bar held more than 24 hours. Repeat Violation

35A-06-4

Detail 23898983

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed multiple dead flying insects in flying insects hanging in flying insect traps throughout kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 23898995

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ceramic bowl used to scoop food items in flip top cooler across from fryer station.

14-05-4

Detail 23898990

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside reach in cooler across from cook station.

06-09-1

Detail 23898993

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. Observed raw tuna thawed in its unopened original commercial packaging in walk-in cooler. Package indicates to removed from package before thawing.

14-09-4

Detail 23898982

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23898985

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple opened employee beverages stored on prep shelves above flip top coolers and on wire rack with dry food items near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 23898970

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed opened box of employee donuts stored directly on top of unwashed produce in walk-in cooler.

13-07-4

Detail 23898994

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation while wearing watches.

13-03-4

Detail 23898998

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.

35B-08-4

Detail 23899001

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed flying insect sticky tape above cook line in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23898972

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of crunchies stored on floor by walk-in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 23898968

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in coolers on cook line. Employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23898977

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths used under cutting boards across from walk-in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 23898997

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink across from walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23898984

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled door frames of all reach in cooler doors. Soiled hood filters above wok station. Soiled fan guards in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23898992

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple opened employee beverages stored in reach in coolers throughout kitchen and sushi bar.

14-20-4

Detail 23898981

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn and soiled tin foil lining top and outside of rice cooker near walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 23898969

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed large bowl of ready to eat krab sticks in walk-in freezer with no protective covering.

06-01-5

Detail 23898974

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish items being thawed in standing water in three compartment sink.

14-12-4

Detail 23899000

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife with chipped tip hanging from knife rack next to walk-in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 23898975

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on cutting board on cook line and not placed in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

12A-09-4

Detail 23843959

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee exit through rear exit of kitchen then return and engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing gloves. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23843963

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple ready to eat food items in sushi display case with no date marking. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23843956

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout establishment. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23843958

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 23843964

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. Observed one employee drinking beverage from an opened container. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23843967

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep shelf next to microwave across from fryer. Employee removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-20-4

Detail 23843965

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground outside rear exit of kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23843960

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between prep table and reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed knives. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23843962

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at hand wash sink near walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23843961

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled frames and gaskets on reach in cooler doors on cook line. Soiled hood filters above cook line. Soiled back plates around nozzles on soda tower in server station. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 23843966

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over cooked broccoli in walk-in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 23843957

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple unlabeled containers of white powdery substances stored on prep shelf across from cook line.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 22Total: 34

41-24-4

Detail 23803244

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip on wall next to soda tower in server station. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23803256

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw shrimp stored on top of unwashed avocados in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23803270

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 1 live roach on prep table closest to walk-in cooler. 1 live roach in between wall in disrepair at end of cook line by hand wash sink. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 23803243

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed; employee touch face with gloves on then engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated employees proper handwashing procedures. Employee return from outside while wearing gloves then engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23803268

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items with temperatures of 59-63F stored on prep table across from cook line. Person in charge stated food items were removed from walk-in cooler 45 minutes and are left there until needed. Person in charge indicated food items were cooked Monday and were left out that day as well and not discarded at the end of a specific time frame. Fried krab sticks, cooked dumplings, cooked shrimp, cooked vegetables (59-63F - Cold Holding) Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23803242

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed multiple sushi items at sushi counter with no date marking. Person in charge stated sushi items are replaced once every two days.

22-02-4

Detail 23803252

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on flip top coolers on cook line.

31A-11-4

Detail 23803267

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse wiping cloth in hand wash sink on cook line. Inspector educated person in charge requirements for hand wash sinks. Corrective Action Taken

02B-04-5

Detail 23803271

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed multiple sushi items in specialty sushi roll section containing fish egg not indicating raw food items present. 6. Fancy Dragon 7. Green Dragon 9. Volcano 20. Lady Gaga Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23803251

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. Observed one employee engaging in food preparation who has been employed for 3 years with no food handler certification.

53B-11-4

Detail 23803260

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed all food handler certifications written in pencil. There are indentations of previous employees on food handler certifications, indicating re-use of certifications.

41-17-4

Detail 23803255

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue chemical inside employee stated was glass cleaner.

16-03-4

Detail 23803246

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed mold like substance build up on interior of dish machine.

51-11-4

Detail 23803265

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 unsecured CO2 tanks by soda syrup boxes on front line.

14-05-4

Detail 23803254

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf under bags of flour on cook line. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23803249

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. Observed raw tuna thawed in original vacuum packaging in reach in cooler on sushi line. Package indicates to remove from packaging prior to thawing.

14-09-4

Detail 23803257

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23803250

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under prep table closest to walk-in cooler. Person in charge cleaned and discarded dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23803258

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee beverage with no lid stored on prep table on cook line. Employee voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 23803264

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. Observed employee drinking from opened container on cook line.

08B-49-4

Detail 23803272

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food items stored next to customer food items in walk-in freezer.

40-06-5

Detail 23803253

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee lunch box stored on shelf next to customer food items in standing reach in cooler closest to walk-in freezer. Person in charge removed lunch box. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23803248

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.

24-08-4

Detail 23803262

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink.

36-73-4

Detail 23803266

Basic - Floor, wall, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors around oven and fryer stations on cook line. Soiled walls behind and under three compartment sink. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23803273

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of ginger stored on floor by prep table with crunchies. Person in charge moved ginger to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site

33-20-4

Detail 23803261

Basic - Grease on the ground. Observed grease build up on ground outside rear exit of establishment.

10-17-4

Detail 23803247

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between two prep tables and between prep table and flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge removed knives. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 23803259

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle for raw chicken in direct contact with product in flip top cooler on cook line. Employee removed scoop. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23803263

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors on cook line. Soiled gaskets and frame on walk-in cooler door. Soiled fan guards in walk-in cooler. Soiled back plates around nozzles on soda tower on server line. Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 23803269

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as shelf cover on front line with pre-portioned sauces on top.

33-31-5

Detail 23803245

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed not-in-use reach in cooler stored outside rear exit of establishment.

14-17-4

Detail 23803274

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

21-12-4

Detail 23803275

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in-use wet wiping cloth stored on cutting boards on cook line and not stored in between sanitizing solution between uses.

Mar 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 12Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 23618808

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager called repair technician he showed up and fixed dish machine during inspection. 100ppm Corrected On-Site

09-01-4

Detail 23618798

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 preparing Salad lettuce with bare hands. Spoke with employee she washed her hands and put on gloves then remade salads. Corrected On-Site

14-86-1

Detail 23618809

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line food containers on cooks line and sushi area

22-20-5

Detail 23618805

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23618807

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop Rice Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 23618801

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line dry storage shelf

36-34-5

Detail 23618804

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Food debris on ceiling in kitchen area

14-09-4

Detail 23618799

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long cutting board on cooks line, cut marks on two small yellow cutting boards Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23618802

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on wall over open bag of rice

10-12-5

Detail 23618797

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled stainless bin

10-17-4

Detail 23618800

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between two prep tables on cooks line

10-06-5

Detail 23618803

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop Cooked broccoli, employee removed scoop Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23618806

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of Microwave Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23618796

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on reach in cooler Gaskets on cooks line Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 23618795

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light in walk in cooler turns off and on

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

52-03-4

Detail 23388369

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed Sushi Bear roll and Lady Gaga roll on menu with spicy crab as a topping but establishment uses imitation crab. 11. Sushi Bear 20. Lady Gaga Roll Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: At callback observed no change to menu items. Person in charge stated new menus are being delivered within a month. Time Extended

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 5Basic: 12Total: 25

12A-07-5

Detail 23384572

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cook line remove gloves after changing tasks and don new set of gloves without washing hands. Inspector educated person in charge proper handwashing procedures after removing gloves. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23384592

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area by flour containers near rear exit of establishment.

14-15-4

Detail 23384581

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items in walk in-freezer stored in nonfood-grade plastic to go bags. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23384574

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed opened raw fish items stored over opened package of ready to eat krab sticks in walk in-freezer near three compartment sink. Person in charge moved krab sticks to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 23384568

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line use soiled wiping cloth and rinse in prep sink then begin food preparation. Inspector educated person in charge proper glove changing and handwashing procedures after changing tasks. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23384589

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed two containers of raw chicken in walk-in cooler at temperatures of 51-54F. Employee stated they were placed in walk-in cooler more than 4 hours prior and were not removed from walk-in cooler for any reason. Raw chicken (51-54F - Cooling) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23384578

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items person in charge stated were thawed and prepped 3.5 hours prior. Person in charge added ice to food items. Raw chicken, raw shrimp, raw scallops, raw beef, cut lettuce (44-50F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-07-5

Detail 23384580

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed two containers of raw chicken in walk-in cooler at temperatures of 51-54F. Employee stated they were placed in walk-in cooler more than 4 hours prior and were not removed from walk-in cooler for any reason. Raw chicken (51-54F - Cooling) Warning

52-03-4

Detail 23384571

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed Sushi Bear roll and Lady Gaga roll on menu with spicy crab as a topping but establishment uses imitation crab. 11. Sushi Bear 20. Lady Gaga Roll Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23384588

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed; food debris in drain of hand wash sink on cook line. Multiple small porcelain cups stored in hand wash sink by server station. Employee removed cups. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 23384577

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed multiple food items on cook line person in charge stated were held on time and had time markings. Person in charge unable to provide written plan for time as a public health control. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23384585

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw fish items in display case at sushi line and in reach in cooler below display case with no date marking. Person in charge stated it was placed in display case earlier in day.

41-17-4

Detail 23384587

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple chemical person in charge stated was disinfectant. Person in charge labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23384570

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl with no handle stored in milk wash under fryer station. Person in charge discarded cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23384569

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler across from fryer station with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 23384583

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf above prep table across from rice cookers. Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 23384575

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee cookies stored on top shelf of flip top cooler. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cookies. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23384579

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee on cook line with no hair restraint.

36-73-4

Detail 23384573

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Walls behind three compartment sink and cook line soiled. Floors in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23384584

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of fish cakes stored on floor in walk in-freezer near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23384582

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave across from fryer station soiled with debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23384586

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across from fryer station. Soiled gaskets and door frame of walk-in cooler door.

14-52-4

Detail 23384590

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed non food grade drill with paint mixture attachment used as a mixer. Person in charge stated mixer is used for sauces.

21-12-4

Detail 23384591

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

21-07-4

Detail 23384576

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution testing at 200+ppm at server station across from sushi bar. Person in charge discarded sanitizer solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm)Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Jun 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 22950690

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, raw chicken (50F - Cooling). Employee stated chicken was from yesterday. Issuing stop sale. Operator voluntarily discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-15-4

Detail 22950683

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At walk in freezer, raw beef in to go bag.

01B-02-5

Detail 22950680

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk in cooler, raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Employee stated chicken was from yesterday. Issuing stop sale. Operator voluntarily discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22950682

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has dark mold-like coloring on surface. Operator had employee begin cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22950677

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station next to server station in kitchen, no soap. Manager supplied soap. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22950687

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At flour container in kitchen, to go bowl used as scooper. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22950684

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in kitchen not secure. Manager secured tanks with chain. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22950681

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen above flat top and fryer grease build up.

40-06-5

Detail 22950688

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several employee drinks on clean prep table next to flip top cooler. Manager removed drinks. Two employee phones above flip top cooler. Manager removed phones. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22950685

Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor next to Co2 tanks in kitchen has build up. Wall behind flat top grill has build up of grease. Ceiling by back door is soiled with old food. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22950689

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on ground next to fryer.

23-03-4

Detail 22950686

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease.

33-16-4

Detail 22950679

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22950691

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash station next to triple sink in kitchen, pipe leading to faucet leaking when turned on. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22950678

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wiping cloths not in use sitting on prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator removed rags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 22692262

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler container of raw chicken temped 62F. According to manager, item was in cooler since last night. Item didn't cool properly. Manager discarded.

08A-05-6

Detail 22692273

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in freezer,Raw shellfish placed over ready to eat cheese cake. Operator placed shellfish below cheesecake. At walk in cooler, Raw lobster placed over ready to eat krab sticks. Operator removed lobster from above krab sticks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22692272

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler container of raw chicken temped 62F. According to manager, item was in cooler since last night. Item didn't cook properly. Manager discarded.

22-02-4

Detail 22692266

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both cutting boards on prep table in kitchen soiled.

14-01-5

Detail 22692264

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go soup bowl used as scooper for ice in storage bin under sushi bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22692270

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank in kitchen not secure.

12B-07-4

Detail 22692263

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22692267

Basic - Floor, walls and or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling throughout kitchen soiled. Floors behind fryer and stove top soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation

33-29-4

Detail 22692265

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22692274

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knifes in between kitchen equipment. Operator removed knifes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22692271

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at sushi station is soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 22692269

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 22692259

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knife hanging above triple sink had chip in point of blade. Operator discarded knife. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22692260

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash station by wok station in kitchen, leaky faucet.

21-12-4

Detail 22692261

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22692268

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt, sugar and sesame seeds not labeled on spice rack.

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 17

09-01-4

Detail 22289444

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 green onions has one glove on, touching green onions with both hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 22289454

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cook line reach-in cooler, raw salmon stored over krab rolls. In walk-in cooler, raw shrimp stored over cooked dynamite rolls. In walk-in freezer, plastic container of raw chicken stored over case of fish. Operator had all,items moved to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22289443

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter at cook line, holiday rolls (62F - Cold Holding). Operator placed rolls in cooler.

29-34-4

Detail 22289447

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb under triple sinks by back door missing backflow preventer.

11-26-1

Detail 22289451

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Multiple employees present, hired less than 60 days, no proof of employee responsibilities. Operator reviewed with employees and had documentation signed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22289442

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at end of cook line by walk-in cooler, no soap. Also, at sushi bar, no handwash sign. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22289440

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In multiple sauce containers at cook line and sushi bar, plastic togo cups used as scoops. All cups removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22289452

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, open employee bottle water on shelf above pass thru. Operator moved drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-13-5

Detail 22289456

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee rinsing plastic containers and placing on clean dish shelf.

36-73-4

Detail 22289446

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind cooking equipment has build up of grease. Repeat Violation

35B-08-4

Detail 22289450

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly trap light on top shelf at end of cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 22289445

Basic - Food stored on floor. At cook line, two sauce containers stored on floor. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 22289449

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cook line, 2 hood filters have slats missing and gap at end of hood filters by walk-in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 22289441

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, 3 knives stored in crack between tables and reach-in cooler. Employee removed all knives. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22289453

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, multiple gaskets soiled. On cook line, hood filters over flattop have grease build up. Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 22289455

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee washing green onions after cutting.

08B-17-4

Detail 22289448

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

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 12Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 21975473

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line, raw chicken stored over cut lettuce. In walk-in cooler, tub of raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Manager moved items to correct storage levels. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21975466

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. Supplied operator with DBPR form 5030-104

31A-09-4

Detail 21975475

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at end of cook line by walk-in cooler, plastic wrap over sink and trash can in front of sink. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21975462

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in wait station missing paper towels. Handwash sink at end on cook line missing soap. Handwash sink at sushi bar missing sign. Operator supplied soap and towels. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21975474

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Supplied operator with DBPR form 5030-103

41-17-4

Detail 21975467

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle identified as Lysol cleaner, label worn off.

22-20-5

Detail 21975478

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at wait station, top plate in bin has black mold-like substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 21975477

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on prep counters throughout kitchen. Manager moved all drinks. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 21975465

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On cook line across from fry station, plate of employee food and drink on top of reach-in cooler. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21975463

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line, employee phone stored on prep table. Operator moved. On dunnage rack near dish area, jacket stored on bag of rice. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21975471

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On upper shelf at dish area, metal,pans have wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 21975468

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall and floor behind flattop on cook line, grease build up. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21975479

Basic - Food stored on floor. At dry storage shelves by walk-in freezer, container of soy sauce stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 21975476

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Two hood filters over cook line have slats missing, grease visible inside hood. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21975470

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk salt container, scoop handle touching product. Employee moved scoop. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21975472

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flattop have grease build up. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 21975464

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On upper shelf at dish area, plastic containers have food debris.

21-12-4

Detail 21975469

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line, two wet towels out on counter.

Oct 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 21393562

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); sanitizer container empty, operator placed new sanitizer and primed. Retest, Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21393553

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top section of cook line reach-in cooler, chicken (57F - Cold Holding); shrimp (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated lid open for lunch rush. Employee closed lid. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21393551

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of window cleaner stored on top,of reach-in cooler across from fryers. Cleaner moved to chemical storage. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21393559

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink next to ice machine, sake cup and bottle in sink. Operator removed. In handwash sink at end of cook line by walk-in cooler, ice in sink. Operator melted ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21393557

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic togo container used in container of soup topping. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 21393563

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf under paper bags at server station pass thru. Operator had employee remove. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 21393555

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating and uncovered drink on cook line on reach-in cooler across from fryer. Employee removed food and drink from cook line. Corrective Action Taken

35B-01-4

Detail 21393552

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has light visible at bottom when closed.

36-73-4

Detail 21393560

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind equipment on cook line soiled.

35B-08-4

Detail 21393556

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky strips hanging from ceiling at cook line and dish area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21393558

Basic - Food stored on floor. Open case of oil on floor at fry station. Oil moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 21393550

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood filters at wok station.

10-17-4

Detail 21393561

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and reach-in cooler. Operator moved to be washed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21393554

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler on cook line, gasket soiled. Hood filters over wok station have grease build up. Repeat Violation

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 19

08A-05-6

Detail 20976218

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon in sushi roll in container on top of noodles, walk in cooler, raw fish and pork on shelf above krab in walk in freezer, both in trays, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20976222

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet by triple sink

22-02-4

Detail 20976205

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles

31A-11-4

Detail 20976220

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in handsink at server area

31B-02-4

Detail 20976207

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink at server area, and handsink by cook line, mgr placed some Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 20976208

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

41-21-4

Detail 20976217

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Squeeze bottle by server area, employee wrote name on Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 20976221

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Mgr stated change pd two years ago

16-21-4

Detail 20976210

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 20976214

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sugar and salt, mgr move them Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20976212

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage by ice machine

12B-07-4

Detail 20976215

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table at server area, employee move them Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20976219

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server scooping soups

08B-38-4

Detail 20976216

Basic - Food stored on floor. Vinegar mix in bucket on floor by cook line, employee placed it on shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 20976213

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit at cook line, mgr placed one, in black little cooler at sushi area, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20976206

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice cooker, shelves in walk in cooler, Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 20976204

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Boxes where zucchini came used for cut zucchini, in walk in, employee changed containers and washed them Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20976211

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Server area, mgr discarded it Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 20976209

Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Pallet in sushi area for storage

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 13Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 20470311

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), manager had employee set up triple sink to sanitize, called for service on dish machine. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 20470297

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Reach-in cooler on cook line, raw chicken stored over raw salmon in bottom section. Manager moved chicken to bottom. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20470301

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of soap stored on lower shelf of prep table at cook line, with open bag of rice. Employee moved soap to chemical storage. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 20470300

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to separate salads in reach-in cooler. Manager discarded and placed metal tray between salads. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20470305

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter on cook line. Manager moved to bottom shelf under table. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20470308

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on upper counter at cook line. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20470302

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler on cook line, gaskets torn.

36-73-4

Detail 20470307

Basic - Floors, walls and/ or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall by fryers on cook line have grease and debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 20470299

Basic - Food stored on floor. Open case of oil on floor at cook line. Manager moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 20470309

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line, knives stored between reach-in cooler and prep table. Knives moved to be washed. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20470296

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas at cook one in container of standing water, 86°f. Employee discarded water. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20470310

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in under counter reach-in cooler at sushi bar. Employee placed thermometer in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20470306

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler on cook line, gaskets have build up. Manager had employee clean. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 20470298

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door closer removed on back door in kitchen.

21-07-4

Detail 20470303

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In server station at dining room, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager had employee remake sanitizer bucket,Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20470304

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic containers of salt and sugar not labeled. Manager had containers labeled. Corrected On-Site