JINGDU JAPANESE BUFFET
13300 Cypress Lake Drive
Florida, 33919
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 19 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl.
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour bag left open near by kitchen exit. Operator closed the bag. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In prep sink at sushi bar; frozen imitation crab thawing without running cold water. Operator placed imitation crab under running water. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw fish stored over chopped cabbages. Operator removed raw fish to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler; cooked chicken prepared and held onsite more than 24 hours no properly date marked. Per operator cooked chickens placed in walk in cooler the day before the inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Multiple cutting board have cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Multiple wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floor under dish machine.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet line; cooked shrimp (112F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding). Per operator items placed on buffet line for one hour. Operator reheated items; cooked shrimp (147F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (169F - Hot Holding). Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, mold like substance. Operator removed and cleaned the can opener at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store cleaning items. Operator removed cleaning items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle used as a scoop in bulk flour, rice, and sugar container. Operator removed the bowls from containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 unsecured carbon dioxide tanks near door from kitchen to buffet area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 4 grooved cutting boards on sushi line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked and damaged rice maker on sushi line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen torn on back door in kitchen and back door propped open.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen shrimp on floor of walk in freezer.
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching cooked calamari in container in walk in cooler.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of corn starch near back screen door. Operator closed the corn starch bag. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go shopping bags full of ice in direct contact with raw animal food for hibachi station. Operator removed bags. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked ribs. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked chicken (58F - Cooling); cooked calamari (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (42F - Cold Holding).
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed seafood thawing in hand wash sink by mop sink. Operator removed items from hand wash sink by mop sink. observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in server station. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Two cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable at sushi bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowls with no handle used to dispense flour, rice and corn starch. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at kitchen entrance. Operator secured tanks. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawing in standing water at prep area in the kitchen. Operator removed calamari to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Two cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable at sushi bar. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at walk-in cooler. Operator removed and placed it in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Second reach in cooler by sushi bar entrance; fish roe (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator for more than 4 hours in reach in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Second reach in cooler by sushi bar entrance; fish roe (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator for more than 4 hours in reach in cooler. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store sanitizing bucket solution. Operator removed,and placed it to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen by exit door. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Per operator raw beef prepared the day before no date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strip present above prep table near mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Snow crab blend sitting in warm water at three compartment sink. Operator moved food to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Thawing observed in standing water . **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at sushi station blocked with food containers. Operator removed all containers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Hand sink at sushi bar blocked. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on shelves inside walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed one spray bottle not labeled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
7
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles used as scoops in flour and inside ice machine. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Five CO2 tanks in kitchen not secured. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on window ledge in front dining room, one dead roach on top of Oyster sauce and approximately 20 dead roaches in small storage area on floor and behind reach in freezer. Operator cleaned up dead roaches during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating t prep table next to dish machine. Warning
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strip present above prep table near mop sink. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Snow crab blend sitting in warm water at three compartment sink. Operator moved food to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall below and behind dish machine has a mold like substance. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry storage shelf in kitchen, 4 cans of pineapple chunks, 1 can Hoisin sauce, 1 can oyster sauce, 1 can coconut milk, 1 can sliced peaches, one can tomato ketchup all with severely dented rims Warning
- 22-41-4: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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator changed out empty sanitizer container to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler prepared chicken, per operator was made yesterday at 2:00 PM prepared chicken (57 F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler prepared chicken, per operator was made yesterday at 2:00 PM prepared chicken (57 F - Cold Holding) Stop Sale issued. On cooks,line shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding); chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (45 F - Cold Holding), per operator food had been placed less than one hour prior to operator placed bags of ice on food to rapidly cool. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at sushi station blocked with food containers. Operator removed all containers Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 8 cooks and 3 servers working with food and no certified food manager present. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No,paper towels at hand sink at sushi station. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has food time stamped but no written plan available. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 Time As Public Health Control **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on shelves inside walk in cooler Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken prepared yesterday morning, per operator, not date marked. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath dish machine. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 19 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of clams stored on Walk in Freezer floor. Observed cooked chicken stored on floor of cook's line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed multiple cases of food on floor at walk-in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed multiple cases of food on floor at walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead behind oven at kitchen entrance. 12 dead under buffet closer to kitchen entrance. 3 dead next to reach-in cooler closer to oven at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed 2 dead roaches buffet table closest to kitchen entrance. Admin Complaint
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of clams stored on Walk in Freezer floor. Observed cooked chicken stored on floor of cook's line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed multiple cases of food on floor at walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hood system and on floors behind dishwasher and equipment on cook's line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed buildup of grease on hood system and on floors behind equipment on cook's line. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches around dishmachine and at wall behind dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: One live roach under dishmachine at kitchen and 3 live roach under microwave at sushi bar. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle used to dispense flour and rice. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead behind oven at kitchen entrance. 12 dead under buffet closer to kitchen entrance. 3 dead next to reach-in cooler closer to oven at kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of clams stored on Walk in Freezer floor. Observed cooked chicken stored on floor of cook's line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hood system and on floors behind dishwasher and equipment on cook's line. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Operator put under running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored next to thawing fish container. Operator removed put in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches around dishmachine and at wall behind dishmachine. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line by sushi buffet; raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); Operator placed ice under containers; raw chicken (42F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (43F - Cold Holding) Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce container on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at back of the kitchen soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 20 live roaches in and around dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Sushi bar 10 live roaches under rug, 3 with electrical box behind reach-in cooler; by sushi bar by the wall one live roach; around dishwasher area 6 roaches alive; kitchen by ice machine 2 roaches; by drain hot buffet 1 roach alive. Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray in dry storage area. Soy sauce container stored on the floor next to chemical s under dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ready to eat wontons in walk-in cooler from day prior per operator no date mark. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour and sugar containers have bowl with no handle as scoop. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. There are damaged tiles. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Celling tiles have mold-like substance. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinks at prep area. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor dirty, some cardboards on the floor. Warning
- 22-09-5:Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Chicken containers have mold- like substance on handler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce container on the floor. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall by the back of the dishwasher machine soiled. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at back of the kitchen soiled. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk-in cooler raw chicken stored over lettuce. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 20 live roaches in and around dish machine. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray in dry storage area. Soy sauce container stored on the floor next to chemical s under dishwasher. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ready to eat wontons in walk-in cooler from day prior per operator no date mark. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.org) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on having tanks secured. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in sushi reach-in cooler. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Side wait station. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator added sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of pineapple chunks dented. Educated operator on going through cans. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat Krab in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on wall in dishwash area. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in hand wash sink. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish not identified as raw with consumer advisory. Educated operator on consumer advisory designation. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5: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.org) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in women's accessible bathroom stall. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/9/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles used as scoops in flour and sugar bins. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 unsecured small CO2 tanks in kitchen near entry door.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Across from wok station.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawed in standing water, per operator had only been thawed 30 minutes prior. Operator moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On storage shelf in kitchen, one can of Hosin sauce and one can of pineapple chunks with severely dented rims.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator had thawed calamari (83 F - Cold Holding) in three compartment sink. Per operator calamari had just finished thawing 30 minutes prior. Operator moved to walk in cooler to rapidly chill in ice bath.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as knife sharpening station.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu does not identify raw sushi/sashimi items. Operator began designating raw items on menu during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At large hand washing sink in back prep area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/9/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 12B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sinks in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: No paper towels at back hand washing sink **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Observed shelves in dishwash area with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw pork\2019s stored over broth. Operator placed broth on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Raw chicken stored over ready to eat fully cooked chicken **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning Priority: Basic
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Observed: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning Priority: Basic
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer. Warning Priority: Basic
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - Observed: No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sinks in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with ginger in walk in cooler. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 14-33-4:Basic - Observed: Observed shelves in dishwash area with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning Priority: Basic
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning Priority: Basic
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw pork’s stored over broth. Operator placed broth on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line. Warning Priority: Basic
- 25-32-4:Basic - Observed: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic jug reused as scoop. Operator discarded of jug. **Corrected-On-Site** Warning Priority: Basic
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins. Warning Priority: Basic
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).