BONSAI THAI + SUSHI RESTAURANT
14238 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in disrepair at storage area.
- 06-09-1: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. Observed raw tuna (frozen) still in ROP inside walk in cooler. Operator opened the package. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with rice stored on floor at storage area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at sushi station.operator removed the cloth. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ice balm inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 skewers in the same container with raw beef skewers inside reach in freezer. Operator properly separated products. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washed hands with gloves on. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee proceeded to take off gloves and hand wash. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (56F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1: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. Observed tuna 42F inside ROP at walk in cooler for more than 4 hrs. Repeat Violation
- 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 bowl inside flour container at dry storage. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on make table across cook line. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside reach in freezer. Employee removed from the unit. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 medicine on shelf next to single service containers over prep cooler at kitchen. Employee removed the items. 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 stored over rangoons inside reach in freezer at storage area. Employee removed the chicken from over rangoons. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed sushi rice without time mark at sushi station. As per employee for 4hrs. Also observed tuna 42F inside ROP at walk in cooler for more than 4 hrs. Repeat Violation
- 03F-02-5: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. Observed sushi rice without time mark at sushi station. As per employee for 4hrs. Repeat Violation
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) next to cook line. Employee diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee started to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Employee provided the paper towels. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on reach in cooler across cook line and on preparation table next to reach in cooler. Employee removed the towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed on reach in cooler across cook line and on preparation table next to reach 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 reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical kit provided. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed no chlorine chemical kit provided. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/5/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside plastic sugar container at storage area. Employee removed the bowl: Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-09-1: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. Observed raw tuna (frozen) thawing inside ROP package stored inside reach in cooler at sushi station. Employee make cut the plastic wrap. Also observed raw tuna (43F - Cold Holding) thawing inside ROP. As per employee for 4 hrs inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between reach in cooler door crack. Employee removed the knives and placed inside were washing area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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 scoop inside plastic rice container with handle in contact with product at storage area. Employee placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on reach in cooler across cook line and on preparation table next to reach in cooler. Employee removed the towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023. Manager paid during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Also observed raw tuna (43F - Cold Holding) thawing inside ROP. As per employee for 4 hrs inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded the products. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for 2 hrs. Employee added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03F-02-5: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 without time mark. As per employee for 2 hours. Employee properly marked product. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical kit provided. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for Lana and Amy both hired for more than 60 days. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/5/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).