Wellington, Palm Beach County

KONTIKI RESTAURANT

13860 WELLINGTON TRCE #21-22, Wellington, FL 33414

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Apr 2, 2026
City
Wellington
County
Palm Beach
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.

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

35A-02-7

Detail 24487422

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 4 flies flying around in kitchen; 1 of which landed on clean cutting board at sushi bar. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: 2 flies flying around in kitchen. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 24487420

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in glass door freezer: raw fish sticks in open bag stored over container of ice cream. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: At reach in glass door freezer: raw fish sticks in open bag stored over cheese sticks in ziplock bag. Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 24487421

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Same. Time Extended

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 11Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 15

12A-16-4

Detail 24486296

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed sushi chef cough on his hand with gloves then began to handle pans with tempura ; no hand wash. Sushi chef washed hands and changed pans. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 24486298

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed owner crack raw shelled eggs, wiped hands on clean rag then grabbed hydrated noodles and bean sprout from pan in reach in cooler; no hand wash. Meal was cooked to 178F. Advised owner to wash hands. See stop sale for contaminated portions of bean sprout and rehydrated noodles. Corrective Action Taken Warning

09-01-4

Detail 24486288

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. Operator touched cooked potatoes inside reach in cooler with bare hand. Operator removed cooked potatoes she touched. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-12-4

Detail 24486299

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed owner crack raw shelled eggs, then grabbed hydrated noodles and bean sprout from pan in reach in cooler; no hand wash. See stop sale for contaminated pan of bean sprouts and rehydrated noodles. Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24486291

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 4 flies flying around in kitchen; 1 of which landed on clean cutting board at sushi bar. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 24486297

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in glass door freezer: raw fish sticks in open bag stored over container of ice cream. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24486293

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler across from cook line: Raw shelled eggs stored over milk, and basil. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 24486302

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. At walk in freezer: raw portioned chicken in pan stored over raw fish. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24486301

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. Raw Sea bassand raw snapper thawing overnight in walk in cooler; raw tuna thawing in vacuum package over 4.5 hours. All 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. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24486290

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler at cook line: cut butter (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit over night. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24486294

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler at cook line: cut butter (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit over night. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop Sale. At flip top cooler at cook line: portioned sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored 3 hours; cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator, removed from walk in cooler and stored 2 hours; Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. Operator removed over stacked portion. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 24486289

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. Warning

21-05-5

Detail 24486300

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24486292

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. Raw Sea bassand raw snapper thawing overnight in walk in cooler; raw tuna thawing in vacuum package over 4.5 hours. All 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. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24486295

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23991758

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cream cheese 45F cold holding, tofu 45F cold holding, butter garlic 45F cold holding, Cooke pasta 45F cold holding, Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: In walk in cooler cooked rice 40F cold holding, cream 41F cold holding, raw chicken 38F cold holding. In flip top cooler at sushi bar imitation krab meat 45F cold holding, cream cheese 50F cold holding, per operator products not portioned or prepared today and place in unit approximately 30 minutes ago, discussed with operator who stated cooler was turned off, operator moved product to another cooler to chill. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 23991757

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Time Extended

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Total: 6

12A-25-4

Detail 23988213

High Priority - Employee touched face then handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23988209

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Both white reach in freezer outside liquor stored. Raw salmon over ice cream at #1 Raw salmon over Krab meat #2 Advised operator to store properly Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23988211

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flip top cooler across from wok. Raw pork, raw shell eggs , raw shrimp stored above sauces. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23988212

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cream cheese 45F cold holding, tofu 45F cold holding, butter garlic 45F cold holding, Cooke pasta 45F cold holding, Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23988208

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cream cheese 45F cold holding, tofu 45F cold holding, butter garlic 45F cold holding, Cooke pasta 45F cold holding, Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 23988210

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

Mar 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 23598013

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joseconcepcion Garcia expired 08/12/2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-01: Same. Time Extended

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 12

12A-29-4

Detail 23597151

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef touched cellphone then handled clean pans from stovetop to steam table; no hand wash. Chef washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

09-19-5

Detail 23597153

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chef touched cooked chicken from oven with bare hands. Advised chef to use utensils or gloves. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23597148

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler across from wok: raw pork stored above sauces. At flip top cooler across from fryer: raw coconut shrimp stored above cooked wings. Operator corrected all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-01-5

Detail 23597147

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made marinara made and stored since 02/19 longer than 7 days. See stop sale. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23597157

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made marinara made and stored since 02/19 longer than 7 days. See stop sale. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23597156

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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw Tuna and raw sea bass bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package; stored overnight. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23597154

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler across from stove top: cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, both items stored overnight in unit; Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23597155

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler across from stove top: cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, both items stored overnight in unit; Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored 1.5 hours in unit from walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator removed to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-05-4

Detail 23597150

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23597149

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler across from stove top: bean sprout in water (54F at 1:20pm; 53F at 1:55pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 12:00pm; At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F n a total of 4 hours. Operator removed to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23597158

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joseconcepcion Garcia expired 08/12/2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

06-09-1

Detail 23597152

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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw Tuna and raw sea bass bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package; stored overnight. See stop sale. House made marinara made 02/19 longer than 7 days Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23308700

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit on expo line: arugula salad (49F - Cold Holding) stored double panned; coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Flip top cooler across from stovetop: bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit 2 hours from walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. Operator moved to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: At cook line: dumplings with cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored on cook line to thaw for about 2 hours prior. Operator moved to quick chill. Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 23308699

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/ Joseconcepcion Gracia. Expired 08/12/24 Kellie Martinez expired 01/16/2024 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Same. Time Extended

01C-07-4

Detail 23308701

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw, in-shell oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Same. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23308698

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Same. Time Extended

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03D-01-5

Detail 23305239

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep counter: cooked chicken wings (78F at 4:28pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 2pm. Wings did not cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 23305246

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed chef handle raw tuna then touched flip top cooler and cutting board at prep counter; no hand wash. Chef washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

09-01-4

Detail 23305234

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 chef touched Cut kale with bare hands. Advised chef to use gloves. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23305238

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer: raw chicken stored over dumplings with cooked chicken. Chef stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23305250

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At sushi bar: Raw salmon stored over seaweed salad. Raw tuna stored over various sauces. Low boy cooler: raw chicken stored over cooked pork. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 23305241

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 6 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area where food items, pots and plates are stored for usage in restaurant. Approximately 3 rodent droppings behind and storage containers of rice and flour. Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23305252

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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw Tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package and stored overnight. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23305236

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep counter: cooked chicken wings (78F at 4:28pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 2pm. Wings did not cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit on expo line: arugula salad (49F - Cold Holding) stored double panned; coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: house made marinara sauce (96F at 4:00pm- Reheating); house made steak sauce (89F at 4:00pm- Reheating); house made Teriyaki sauce with cooked vegetables (105F at 4:00pm - Reheating) As per chef, items reheating since 1:00pm. Items did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23305237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit on expo line: arugula salad (49F - Cold Holding) stored double panned; coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Flip top cooler across from stovetop: bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit 2 hours from walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. Operator moved to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23305248

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. No time mark on sushi rice. Operator time marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 23305251

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table: house made marinara sauce (96F at 4:00pm- Reheating); house made steak sauce (89F at 4:00pm- Reheating); house made Teriyaki sauce with cooked vegetables (105F at 4:00pm - Reheating) As per chef, items reheating since 1:00pm. Items did not reheat to 165F within 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 23305247

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23305243

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

01C-10-4

Detail 23305245

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23305249

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. Milk opened over 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23305244

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/ Joseconcepcion Gracia. Expired 08/12/24 Kellie Martinez expired 01/16/2024 Warning

01C-07-4

Detail 23305240

Intermediate - Raw, in-shell oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23305235

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23305242

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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw Tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package and stored overnight. See stop sale. Warning

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Assigned to Inspector

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 22812532

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of escargot Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: 1 can of escargot Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22812533

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sushi bar Raw tuna over cut vegetables Raw eggs over sauces walk in cooler Raw burger over cooked chicken walk in cooler Raw beef over sauces flip top cooler Operator removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Raw salmon stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22812538

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy reach in cooler #1: Tuna (48F- cold holding); salmon (48F- cold holding); seaweed (48F- cold holding); fish eggs (48F- cold holding); Krab meat (48F- cold holding); cooked rice (48F- cold holding); Quail eggs (48F- cold holding); per operator stored over night. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. sour cream (60F - Cold Holding);#3 ; cooked pork wan tons (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight; cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored overnight; Alfredo sauce 54F cold holding overnight Heavy cream 57F cold holding overnight Per operator non of this products were prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut cabbage (52F at 2:24pm; 47F at 3:47pm- Cooling) since 11:30 am stop sale 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 on dry storage by back door. Per operator rice from yesterday Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Various coolers: Lemon sauce with cooked onion (44F-45F- cold holding) As per operator, held overnight; heavy cream (45F- cold holding) As per operator, held overnight. None of these items were prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22812536

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy reach in cooler #1: Tuna (48F- cold holding); salmon (48F- cold holding); seaweed (48F- cold holding); fish eggs (48F- cold holding); Krab meat (48F- cold holding); cooked rice (48F- cold holding); Quail eggs (48F- cold holding); per operator stored over night. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. sour cream (60F - Cold Holding);#3 ; cooked pork wan tons (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight; cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored overnight; Alfredo sauce 54F cold holding overnight Heavy cream 57F cold holding overnight Per operator non of this products were prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Multiple coolers on the line. Cooked mushrooms 57F cold holding Cheese 57F cold holding Mozzarella cheese 54F cold holding Butter 56F cold holding Cooked burgers 56F cold holding Cooked rice 56F-cold holding Cooked beef 56F - cold holding Beans- 52F - cold holding Cooked pasta 63F cold holding Marinara sauce 54F - cold holding Miso soup (57F - Cold Holding); tofu in water (52F - Cold Holding) Flip top cooler #1:; cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) ; flip top cooler#2:; cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) rehydrated noodles (52F - Cold Holding) bean sprouts (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator all products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator items not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved all items to walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: On prep table near double glass door reach in cooler:Cooked tofu (56F- cold holding) As per operator, taken from walk in cooler and held 15 minutes. At flip top cooler #2: Fresh mozzarella (44F- cold holding) As per operator, placed in flip top from walk in 15 mins prior. None of these items were prepared or portioned today. Various coolers: Lemon sauce with cooked onion (44F-45F- cold holding) As per operator, held overnight; heavy cream (45F- cold holding) As per operator, held overnight. None of these items were prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22812535

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken stock (114F - Hot Holding) per operator stored for 1 hour Operator moved to reheat to 165+ Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: chicken stock (119F - Hot Holding) per operator stored for 15 mins Operator moved to reheat to 165+ Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 22812534

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked corn (53F at 3:17pm; 53F at 3:45pm- Cooling) since 15 minutes Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: At flip top cooler #1: Cut lettuce (47F at 3:39pm; 47F at 4:08pm- cooling) As per operator, cooling since 20 mins. At current rate of cooling item will not cool to 41F within a total of 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22812537

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed form to operator for employee hired less than 60 days Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Same. Admin Complaint

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 13Intermediate: 9Basic: 2Total: 24

41-07-4

Detail 22808027

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over cook line Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 22808033

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of escargot Warning

22-41-4

Detail 22808034

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.at 0 ppm Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning

14-86-1

Detail 22808025

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In direct contact with cucumbers on sushi bar Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

14-31-5

Detail 22808013

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with onions, crab. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22808026

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon over wontons reach in freezer back door. Walk in freezer Raw beef over cooked corn Raw beef over ice cream Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22808012

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sushi bar Raw tuna over cut vegetables Raw eggs over sauces walk in cooler Raw burger over cooked chicken walk in cooler Raw beef over sauces flip top cooler Operator removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22808015

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. Tuna stored inside seal package for 4 days per operator see stop sale Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22808011

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy reach in cooler #1: Tuna (48F- cold holding); salmon (48F- cold holding); seaweed (48F- cold holding); fish eggs (48F- cold holding); Krab meat (48F- cold holding); cooked rice (48F- cold holding); Quail eggs (48F- cold holding); per operator stored over night. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. sour cream (60F - Cold Holding);#3 ; cooked pork wan tons (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight; cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored overnight; Alfredo sauce 54F cold holding overnight Heavy cream 57F cold holding overnight Per operator non of this products were prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut cabbage (52F at 2:24pm; 47F at 3:47pm- Cooling) since 11:30 am stop sale 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 on dry storage by back door. Per operator rice from yesterday Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22808031

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy reach in cooler #1: Tuna (48F- cold holding); salmon (48F- cold holding); seaweed (48F- cold holding); fish eggs (48F- cold holding); Krab meat (48F- cold holding); cooked rice (48F- cold holding); Quail eggs (48F- cold holding); per operator stored over night. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. sour cream (60F - Cold Holding);#3 ; cooked pork wan tons (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight; cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) stored overnight; Alfredo sauce 54F cold holding overnight Heavy cream 57F cold holding overnight Per operator non of this products were prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Multiple coolers on the line. Cooked mushrooms 57F cold holding Cheese 57F cold holding Mozzarella cheese 54F cold holding Butter 56F cold holding Cooked burgers 56F cold holding Cooked rice 56F-cold holding Cooked beef 56F - cold holding Beans- 52F - cold holding Cooked pasta 63F cold holding Marinara sauce 54F - cold holding Miso soup (57F - Cold Holding); tofu in water (52F - Cold Holding) Flip top cooler #1:; cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) ; flip top cooler#2:; cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) rehydrated noodles (52F - Cold Holding) bean sprouts (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator all products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator items not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved all items to walk in cooler Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22808016

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 on dry storage by back door. Per operator rice from yesterday Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 22808021

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut cabbage (52F at 2:24pm; 47F at 3:47pm- Cooling) since 11:30 am stop sale Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22808024

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken stock (114F - Hot Holding) per operator stored for 1 hour Operator moved to reheat to 165+ Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 22808017

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22808014

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22808029

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. Emailed procedures to operator Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22808030

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked corn (53F at 3:17pm; 53F at 3:45pm- Cooling) since 15 minutes Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22808028

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. Emailed form to operator for employee hired less than 60 days Warning

01C-01-4

Detail 22808032

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 22808018

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items like sauces, escargot, spinach dip etc. Warning

01C-07-4

Detail 22808020

Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service on walk in cooler Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22808019

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items like cooked pasta,sauces not dated marked per operator all products stored for longer than 24 hours Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22808023

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. Tuna stored inside seal package for 4 days per operator see stop sale Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22808022

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At room temperature. Cooked chicken and raw salmon on prep area Operator moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22509588

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

14-01-5

Detail 22509587

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups as scoops flour salt sugar containers

06-09-1

Detail 22509586

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.

40-06-5

Detail 22509590

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones stored on clean dishes at flip top cooler on cook line

10-17-4

Detail 22509589

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between flip top coolers on cook line

02D-01-5

Detail 22509585

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour salt sugar containers

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 21593156

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at the bar. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: No paper towel Operator provided Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21593155

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. Bar was remodel, hand washing sink removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Plan review was sent and still being processed per Plan Review department on Tallahassee Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21593157

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at the bar . Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Same , sign missing Operator printed Time Extended

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 8Basic: 2Total: 12

01D-01-5

Detail 21387034

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Provided for Fresh Wahoo received from vendor. Operator unable to provide parasite destruction letter. Operator called vendor to return product. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21387035

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed multiple containers with raw salmon, raw tuna stored above containers with krab meat, cucumbers Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21387037

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the bar blocked by plastic and metal cups Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21387032

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Several items on the menu with sushi rolls containing raw fish not identified. Advised operator to identify those undercooked items on the menu. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21387041

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at the bar. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21387038

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. Bar was remodel, hand washing sink removed. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21387031

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21387042

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at the bar. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 21387036

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed sign to operator.operator printed and posted Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21387039

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( soap and bleach )not labeled. Stored on bottom shelf on cook line. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21387033

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at the bar . Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21387040

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 8

01B-13-4

Detail 21669803

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams Operator unable to provided tag. Operator discarded . See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 21669801

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside Flip top cooler #1, mashed potatoes 47°F cold Holding, cheese 47°F cold Holding Observed overstocked container on top rail with cooked chicken 55°F cold Holding . Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 21669806

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside Flip top cooler #1, mashed potatoes 47°F cold Holding, cheese 47°F cold Holding Observed overstocked container on top rail with cooked chicken 55°F cold Holding . Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale

31A-09-4

Detail 21669805

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the sushi bar, brush stored. At the cook line plastic container stored. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01C-01-4

Detail 21669808

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams Operator unable to provided tag. Operator discarded . See stop sale.

41-17-4

Detail 21669807

Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance( degreaser )not labeled throughout the kitchen. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21669804

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Only cold water connected at the bar sink. Advised operator to connect hot water Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 21669802

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

Jan 3, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 20756654

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station - miso soup (108°F - Hot Holding) held under 2 hours - moved to stove for reheat. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20756650

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20756652

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20756653

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

08B-47-4

Detail 20756648

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Hotel pans of seafood on freezer floor - operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20756649

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

21-04-4

Detail 20756651

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wet towel. Corrected On-Site

Jul 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 20371463

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside flip top cooler tai station , springs rolls (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); Tou fu (48°F - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored inside flip top cooler since yesterday. Products not prepared or portioned today or removed from cooler. Operator discarded products. See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20371460

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside flip top cooler tai station , springs rolls (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); Tou fu (48°F - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored inside flip top cooler since yesterday. Products not prepared or portioned today or removed from cooler. Operator discarded products. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 20371462

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. Observed sushi rice with no time marked on sushi bar area. Per operator product stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator time marked product for the remaining time of two hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 20371465

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At 200ppm chlorine on cook line right next to pizza oven. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-05-4

Detail 20371469

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed a container with clams inside reach in cooler next to pantry with 2 different tags. One from oysters, and one from mussels . Operator removed oyster and mussels tag , wrote last day of sale and added it to the tag folder. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 20371467

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

53B-05-5

Detail 20371468

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

22-20-5

Detail 20371461

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

14-74-7

Detail 20371466

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Inside of flip top cooler on tai station is full of ice. Operator removed products and moved to a different reach in cooler and called for service.

06-06-5

Detail 20371464

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid Observed a container with thawing octopus seating on top of sushi bar area. Operator moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site