BELLY FISH

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at shelf next to fryer at cook line gyoza (74F - Hot Holding); tempura shrimp (68F - Hot Holding). As per chef less than 1 hour.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers torn.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed spilled sauce on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer and at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins Observed box of napkins and condiments cups stored on floor.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with accumulation of dust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at rear of kitchen storage area, plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor. Operator removed and stored onto lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer throughout.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored over rolling container of dry rice. Operator removed container of rice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in freezer trays of crispy rice stored under vent uncovered.

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator began to dilute. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm); operator began to dilute. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at rear of kitchen used to store cleaning supplies.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at dish washing area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in ice machine at rear of kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with accumulation of dust.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated 10/1/2024 posted.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food store over establishment drinks at reach in cooler.

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment operating with 44 seats, establishment has submitted plans for seating increase but plans are not yet approved. Plan review is waiting for written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, containers of tuna stored on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer.

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

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored over storage rack in kitchen area.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven with food and grease build up.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed throughout kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table across from fryer crispy rice (119F - Hot Holding). Operator began to reheat.

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 in walk in cooler frozen, reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from packaging to thaw.

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment has submitted plans for seating increase but plans are not yet approved. Plan review is waiting for written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, containers of Wagyu beef and tuna stored on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at prep table across from cook line, to go container not inverted.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to exit door.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of edamame at prep cooler across from cook line. Chef removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment has submitted plans for seating increase but plans are not yet approved. Plan review is waiting for written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, containers of Wagyu beef and tuna stored on floor.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at rear kitchen prep area. Chef removed and placed in triple sink to clean. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 for Alexander D as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.