SUSHI MAKI

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed raw beef removed from original packaging stored over dumplings inside of standing reach in freezer across from dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 and raw diced tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Observed raw crushed tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub brush stored inside hand sink next to fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for some employees. Sheng L, Xavier S. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 and raw diced tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Observed raw crushed tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside reach in freezers next to walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored inside standing water 74F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted above prep table on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cracked shell eggs stored over spicy mayo inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw chicken then touch clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 and raw yellowtail completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packages inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded raw tuna and raw yellowtail packages.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to reach in freezer at dish area. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle not labeled. Observed spray bottle with oil not labeled at sushi bar.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled at screw. Repeat Violation

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 and raw yellowtail completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packages inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded raw tuna and raw yellowtail packages.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine in back area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sushi ginger stored on floor in back area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on bottom of reach in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn at sushi bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed reach in freezer gasket torn at sushi bar. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in front of cook line Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, located at mop sink.

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. Discussed with operator and provided printed form. During the inspection operator provided signed forms. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handle touching the flour. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

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 amberjack and mahi fish in individual vacuum packages inside walk in cooler . Operator opened the packages. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located near the walk in cooler.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on splitter added to hose bibb, located at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on splitter added to hose bibb, located at mop sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the standing reach in freezer handles broken, located near the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Equipment in poor repair. Observed the standing reach in freezer handles broken, located near the three compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Basic - Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prep scallions with bare hands

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over vegetables on cooks line , corrected, employee removed eggs during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Whisk stored in employee hand wash sink on cooks line, corrected, employee removed whisk during inspection.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in dish wash area .

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per made sushi rolls in reach in cooler held over 24 hrs not date mark.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles in kitchen not labeled .

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold build up .

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine with old debris.

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon thawing in standing water .

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled across from dish washer .

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen Reach in freezer.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fryer no working and not in use.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Inside of the kitchen area.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of the prep reach in cooler

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (120 - Hot Holding) at the kitchen area as per operator less than 1 hour, operator higher thermostat.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed imitation crab packages stored inside the hand sink located in the sushi bar area.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Jinet Fung, Soline, Sheng Liu, Yusleidy Cisnero, with certificate expired.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored in the drawer cooler located in the kitchen area.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box with produce stored on the walk in cooler floor.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled in the kitchen area.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi bar area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven exterior soiled in the kitchen area. Observed hood soiled in the kitchen area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawed at room temperature in the prep sink located in the kitchen area. Observed chicken thawed in standing water in the 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher machine (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised manager to used the 3 compartment sink to sanitize the utensils. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting containers on shelf by the dish machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting containers on shelf by the dish machine Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located at the sushi prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located at the sushi prep area. Time Extended