NIKKO OF PACE INC

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice in walk-in cooler at 45F. Operator states rice made Saturday.

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. Rice 45f not properly cooled. Cooling since 6/10/2023

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands on apron. Inspector informed employee to use paper towel to dry hands. Employee re-washed and properly dried hands Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw shrimp and lobster then touched vegetables with no hand washing. Inspector informed employee of proper hand washing protocol. Employee then washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee rinsed knife without sanitizing. Operator took knife to properly clean and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in dining area and two flying insects in kitchen prep area. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above prepped onions in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser spray bottle stored on bottom shelf of prep table on cookline. Operator removed chemical bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by cutting board. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice without date marking in walk in cooler. Rice made 6/10/2023.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for vegetables in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee tasted rice while cooking rice in kitchen.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Hole in bottom of back door in kitchen

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for tempura flour. Operator corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cobweb on exterior of hibachi hood grill

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cookline.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of chopped onions without cover in walk in cooler. Operator added lid to container during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and floor behind cookline soiled with grease.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket by mop sink

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023. Operator renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. No proof of training for any employees over 60 days. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for dry ingredients on shelf beside cook line. Operator removed bowls during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape over cook line and above hibachi carts. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles for scoops used for dry seasonings. Operator removed scoops during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area and two flying insects in dining room. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022