RUSON JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
13856 SW 88 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of rice on shelf next to dishwasher. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup stored on prep table at front counter sushi station.
- 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 employee personal items stored on drying rack next to three compartment sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach in freezer across from cook line.
- 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 inside container of tempura mix on bottom shelf next to cook line.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in a container of fish eggs at front counter cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 73F at front counter sushi station. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front counter sushi station. Also observed on top of prep table across from cook line. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout front counter sushi station and kitchen area.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non- food grade paper towels used as a liner for raw salmon in reach in cooler at front counter sushi station.
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ell sauce in reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator stored properly. Also observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef in reach in cooler across from cook line. 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. Observed masago (60F - Cold Holding) on prep table at sushi station. As per operator since yesterday 03/26. Operator discarded masago during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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) on prep table in kitchen area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored in handwashing sink at front counter.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel touching the shredded carrot at sushi station.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed the sushi rice container stored on floor. Operator relocated the container on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil inside of water at 77°F. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at sushi station.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the top of sushi refrigerator unit. Operator inverted the single service articles. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler with sodas and glasses.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed potatoes at walk in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell stored over cooked eggs and carrots And raw chicken stored over noodles and vegetables at reach in cooler. Operator moved the raw eggs and raw chicken to the bottom part of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 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 beef stored over shrimp at reach in cooler located at the back of preparation area.
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at two sink located next to dishwasher machine.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm) at sushi station. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the sushi that contains raw fish not identified at the menu at appetizer section.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing bubble tea mix stored on the dry storage floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oils stored on the dry storage floor. Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm,operator diluted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Lith P,Phet P, Lang P,Kanjana K as per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the prep reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
13
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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above entrance to the walk-in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the prep reach in cooler. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on top shelf opposite cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream bucket not covered,chest freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: cooked portioned rice ,as per operator from yesterday. (49F - Cooling) Warning
- 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 stored above noodles located in the prep reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked portioned rice ,as per operator from yesterday. (49F - Cooling) Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm, operator diluted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed for the portioned cooked rice located in the walk-in cooler,as per operator wrapped hot. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).