MIKATA BUFFET INC
3201 NW FEDERAL HWY 1, JENSEN BEACH 34957
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 6/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- all vents throughout the cook line; prep areas; and main dining room - mold like parent and heavy dust build-up - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored- soda cups stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash Recommended to store properly - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- plastic food containers in dry storage and food containers above three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair- multiple large areas missing tiles where concrete is exposed - at dishwasher area; - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken- used to store sugar - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair- inside the walk-in coolers; - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor- by handwash sink next to ice machine; by dishwasher area; and inside walking cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/28/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 6/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
14
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at the prep station at the back;
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- used to dispense rice and soy sauce in dry storage Removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- all vents throughout the cook line; prep areas; and main dining room - mold like parent and heavy dust build-up
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored- soda cups stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash Recommended to store properly
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- plastic food containers in dry storage and food containers above three compartment sink
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair- multiple large areas missing tiles where concrete is exposed - at dishwasher area;
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken- used to store sugar
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust Used ceiling tiles stored above sauces, condiments, oils and opened container baking powder in dry storage at the back of the kitchen Removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor- sauces in dry storage; chicken and boxes of foods in walk-in cooler #1; dumplings in walk-in cooler #2 Advised to store properly
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses- tongs used to flip foods stored on the gas pipes at cook line/ grill area; removed Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair- inside the walk-in coolers;
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line Cooler at cold buffet heavy presence of food remains like shrimp, olives; heavy accumulation of grease like substance Walk-in cooler shelves food accumulation
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor- by handwash sink next to ice machine; by dishwasher area; and inside walking cooler
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sprouts over washed vegetables in walk-in cooler #2 Stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live f,y landing on soda cups by handwash sink at sushi buffet; operator swatted it; **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Garbage bags used to cover raw chicken in walk-in cooler and ice cream in freezer Advised to remove
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests- dead lizard under ice machine at front server's station Advised to clean area; Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found- observed live roach under prep table by dry storage area at the back of the kitchen; operator killed it Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. rice (47-48F - Cooling)at 10:20 to 47F at 11:20 since 8:30; in walk-in cooler ; food stored in big plastic bins; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; operator moved food containers in walk-in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/27/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl for scooping Observed in bin of rice. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Produce cooler leaking water from fan area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at wok line. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw tuna over soy sauce reach in cooler at sushi station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw Squid clear tall reach in cooler at wok line. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At employee restroom. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
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 2/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
9
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 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.at 0 ppm Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For raw salmon and raw tuna served raw for sushi bar Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above krab meat inside sushi cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside cabinet under hibachi station 3 live roaches on wall behind chest freezer/cooler at front counter by sushi station 2 live roaches on floor under flip top cooler at cook line 3 live roaches on wall behind reach in cooler at cook-line 1 live roach inside electrical panel in back kitchen near ice machine 1 live roach on floor under shelves in dry storage area 2 live roaches on wall next to prep table in dry storage area 1 live roach in storage closet behind 3 compartment sink Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 trays with re use oyster shells with krab meat and cream cheese. Warning
- 01B-02-5: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. Inside walk-in cooler Egg rolls 59f cold Holding , Cooked chicken 48f cold Holding, cream cheese sushi rolls 48F cold Holding Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. See Stop Sale Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler Egg rolls 59f cold Holding , Cooked chicken 48f cold Holding, cream cheese sushi rolls 48F cold Holding Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. See Stop Sale Inside walk-in cooler Salmon 44F holding Coleslaw 44F cold Holding , cooked ribs 44-45F cold Holding Per operator products stored for 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Operator moved to walk-in freezer. Sitting out of temperature on sushi bar and on buffet bar Eel 83f cold Holding, Fish roe 65f, cold Holding, krab meat 58f cold Holding Mussels 49f cold Holding, cooked shrimp 48F cold Holding . Per operator items stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Operator decided to moved to time control and time marked Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 stored above cases with hot sauces Windex next to sauces hibachi station Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4: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 poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Per operator some employees are less than 60 days Emailed form to operator to be printed **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 11 total violations (9 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
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 9/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Cell phone on prep counter by Pepsi cooler. Operator removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site 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. Raw steak over cooked ready to eat crab Rangoon walk in freezer, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shrimp over chopped garlic flip top by wok station in kitchen Observed Raw shell eggs in contact with chopped zucchini flip top by Pepsi cooler Observed Raw tuna over cooked crab sushi rolls reach in at sushi station. Operator stored all products properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Flip top cooler: raw shell eggs (60F- 64F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 1 hour. Observed pan on top portion of flip top cooler stocked with raw shell eggs stacked 1 inch over pan. Operator moved eggs to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Produce walk in: cut melons (49F - Cooling) at 1:45 since 1:25 -49F at 1:55 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw pork at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6: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. Observed Raw Chicken over raw beef at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. marinated chicken (65F - Cold Holding) Observed large bowl of marinated chicken resting on counter near ice machines. Per operator, product had been resting there for approximately 20 minutes. Product was not being prepared or portioned at time of inspection. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. tempura chicken (99F - Cooling) at 1:50 since 1:35 - 91F at 2:10 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Observed multiple pans of tempura chicken on a speed rack cooling by fryer station. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08A-17-6: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. Observed Raw chicken over cooked noodles, raw chicken over raw fish walk in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish eggs (72F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 15 minutes. Operator decided to add to time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours 45 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: white fish (72F - Cooling) at 2:10 since 2:00 - 69F at 2:35 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No hand soap at handicap stall men's bathroom. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over cooked rice and corn at reach in Pepsi cooler at back cook line, raw salmon over chili sauce at reach in cooler sushi station. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD 40 (chemical lubricant) stored over prep counter at wok cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed customer scooping ice cream at ice cream buffet and observed his hand and arm touching the ice cream. Advised operator to make the ice cream station an employee service station. See stop sale.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cream cheese wonton in black garbage bag reach in freezer by fryer station. Operator removed from garage bags. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw salmon over cooked egg rolls at tall reach in at cook line, raw shrimp over washed vegetables at reach in by wok station, raw pork over cooked crab meat walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6: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. Observed Raw chicken over raw salmon at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (87F - Cold Holding) Observed sushi rice in rice cooker turned off on counter at hibachi station. Operator states, out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 2 hours. Operator added sushi rice to time control log. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: cooked egg noodle (53F - Cooling) at 1:45 since 11:00 - 52F at 2:30 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator placed in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 7 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).