Hibachi Express Bradenton Inc

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in front kitchen area. Warning

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in Walk in cooler Warning

Basic – Food stored on floor

nObserved: Food stored on floor

Observed in Sushi area pickled ginger container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor

As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris

Observed in Sushi area microwave soiled with dried food particles

Person in charge cleaned microwave. nAs a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust

Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease

As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination

Observed in sushi area single service items stored upright

Person in charge inverted

As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched by fountain beverage machine

Person in charge put all handles first. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry

Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop

As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm);nPerson in charge Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly

3 compartment sink 100ppm. Warning

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature

Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Chicken over raw Beef

Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout

Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab

Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab

Repeat violation from routine inspection 9/21/23 and 5/26/23nAs a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

Observed in back area of kitchen, meat cutter soiled with dried food debris. Person in charge stated it has not been used for approximately three weeks. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times

Observed in back kitchen area across from dish machine box of produce blocking Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed box of produce

As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled

nSpray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwasher area . Person in charge stated it was bleach and water

Person in charge labeled bottle

As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning