SUSHI KO
7971 SW 40 ST STE 12
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a coop inside bin of rice.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave in kitchen prep area with soiled exterior.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable near ware wash and kitchen area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located at sushi prep are torn.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of dumplings on floor inside walk in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon inside standing water at 72F near rice cooker. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler with soiled floor.
- 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/ Observed Certified Food Manager Jesus Velasquez arrive. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ware wash machine.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near ware wash area.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry rack shelves near warehouse washing area with surface rust
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 15 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed walk in cooler with red snapper stored on the floor. Observed cases of Edamame stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed cases of Edamame stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water next to rice maker. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed rice scoop in standing water next to rice maker. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter reach in cooler with gasket soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with rust. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed front counter reach in cooler with gasket soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with rust. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Sunny as the manager on duty with no manager Certificate. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed Sunny as the manager on duty with no manager Certificate. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no manager on duty. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation with no manager on duty. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employees named Sunny, Cesar, Anna and David hired more than 60 days with no certification. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed employees named Sunny, Cesar, Anna and David hired more than 60 days with no certification. **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice using Time as a public health, operator unable to provide form as its in the manager office. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed sushi rice using Time as a public health, operator unable to provide form as its in the manager office. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed walk in cooler with red snapper stored on the floor. Observed cases of Edamame stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water next to rice maker.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter reach in cooler with gasket soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with rust. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in room temperature. Operator placed item back into the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produced in the walk in cooler.
- 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 over raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg (50F - ambient temperature ) stored in the kitchen reach in cooler, as per operator left the flip top open.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the kitchen reach in cooler, as per operator left the flip top open.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to miso soup with food debris inside.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Sunny as the manager on duty with no manager Certificate. Repeat Violation
- 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/ Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no manager on duty. Repeat Violation
- 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 employees named Sunny, Cesar, Anna and David hired more than 60 days with no certification. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed sushi rice using Time as a public health, operator unable to provide form as its in the manager office.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile at cook line. Also observed ceiling tiles missing across from back exit door near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile at cook line. Also observed ceiling tiles missing across from back exit door near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 24-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed knives stored on soiled magnetic holster at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed knives stored on soiled magnetic holster at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed cases of krab and dumplings stored on floor at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed case of water on floor **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing shield above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing shield above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (61F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of preparation cooler at cook line. As per cook, less than 10 minutes. Cook placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed raw shrimp (64F-Cold Holding) resting on containers at preparation cooler on cook line. As per employee, shrimp was out for less than one hour. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile at cook line. Also observed ceiling tiles missing across from back exit door near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed knives stored on soiled magnetic holster at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed sushi chef and cook preparing food not wearing hair restraint. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed cases of krab and dumplings stored on floor at walk in cooler. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation 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 handle touching fruit beverage inside container. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing shield above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation 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. Observed rice (56F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per cook, product was prepared on the previous day. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled dishes and then began removing clean dishes from dish machine, no hand wash. 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. Observed establishment offers raw fish on the menu, no letter of parasite destruction available. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw fish stored over sauce at walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (56F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per cook, product was prepared on the previous day. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (61F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of preparation cooler at cook line. As per cook, less than 10 minutes. Cook placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (119F - Hot Holding) inside rice cooker at server's station. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee increased unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - 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
- 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/ Observed 4 food employees preparing and serving food, no certified food manager on duty. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. 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) 866-372-7233. Observed Toshi and Douglas employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Repeat Violation 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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 23 total violations (7 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled at dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled at dry storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. **Time Extended**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 3 hours prior. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 3 hours prior. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 2 hours prior. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and sponge stored inside hand sink at sushi area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed food debris maids hand sink at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed sponge inside hand sink at sushi area. **Time Extended**
- 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) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled at dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 3 hours prior. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 3 hours prior. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and sponge stored inside hand sink at sushi area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed food debris maids hand sink at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 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) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and above dish machine in disrepair. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps surrounding back door and also near locking mechanism. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at walk in cooler heavily soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink at cook line and sushi area soiled with food debris. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled at dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with green mold like substance and old food debris. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service portion cups stored on floor near sushi area. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw himachi thawing at room temperature at sushi area. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with old food debris near wok area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sushi area. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 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. Observed sushi rice missing time mark. As per employee, sushi rice was prepared 3 hours prior. Repeat Violation 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. 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 Food Manager certification for Yuki Ishizuka expired on 12-2-23. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near hand sink at cook line. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and sponge stored inside hand sink at sushi area. 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) 866-372-7233. 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 12/6/2023 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 11 basic).