ASSA RESTAURANT
992 NE 167 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife in between reach in cooler at the front counter. Operator removed. Observed 2 knives between prep table and wall. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Observed a knife in between reach in cooler at the front counter. Observed 2 knives between prep table and wall. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in the kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Observed can opener in the kitchen soiled. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal trays stored inside handwashing sink by the sushi station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Observed metal trays stored inside handwashing sink by the sushi station. **Time Extended**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran the water for approximately 10 minutes and temperature is 75F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran the water for approximately 5 minutes and temperature is 76F. Owner mentioned the hot water heater is in disrepair and the parts are ordered. **Admin Complaint**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran the water for approximately 10 minutes and temperature is 75F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran the water for approximately 5 minutes and temperature is 76F. Owner mentioned the hot water heater is in disrepair and the parts are ordered. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries and flour stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife in between reach in cooler at the front counter. Operator removed. Observed 2 knives between prep table and wall. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in the kitchen soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal trays stored inside handwashing sink by the sushi station.
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran the water for approximately 10 minutes and temperature is 75F.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran the water for approximately 10 minutes and temperature is 75F.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Handwashing sink sign is not posted in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Handwashing sink sign is not posted in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the storage room. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
- 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. Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Handwashing sink sign is not posted in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **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. Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphones on top of prep area in the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed cellphones on top of prep area in the front counter. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwashing sink used to dump coffee and kitchen handwashing sink with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed front counter handwashing sink used to dump coffee and kitchen handwashing sink with food debris. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Time Extended**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink with hot water at 81F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed 3 compartment sink with hot water at 81F. **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. Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed all handwashing sinks with hot water of 81F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed all handwashing sinks with hot water of 81F. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
12
Basic
9
Total
26
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in the flour container in the kitchen. **Warning**
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- 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 cellphones on top of prep area in the front counter. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor, and bag of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the pizza station and front counter reach in coolers. **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
- 54-01-5:Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed employee vaping the in the lobby of restaurant. **Warning**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 5 medicine bottles on top of the prep table by the coffee station in the front counter. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 6+ flies in the front handwashing sink, 1 dead fly inside a cream cheese container in the front counter reach in cooler, item was discarded, approximately 4 live flies in the kitchen by the dry storage area, 2 live flies by the handwashing sink next to the bathroom. **Admin Complaint**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 dead fly inside a cream cheese container in the front counter reach in cooler, item was discarded. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (86F - Hot Holding) stored in the rice maker since over night, operator discarded item. **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 white rice (86F - Hot Holding) stored in the rice maker since over night, operator discarded item. Observed cheese pizza (86F - Hot Holding); spinach calzone (79F - Hot Holding); focacha with cheese and tomatoes (89F - Hot Holding) placed 20 minutes before inspection. Operator would like to use time as a public health. Provided form to operator. **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ware washing hand washing sink blocked by cutting boards. Operator removed. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwashing sink used to dump coffee and kitchen handwashing sink with food debris. **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna and raw salmon on the menu not identified. Operator marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink with hot water at 81F. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter and kitchen. **Warning**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **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 employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter, warewashing and kitchen. **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. Observed cheese pizza (86F - Hot Holding); spinach calzone (79F - Hot Holding); focacha with cheese and tomatoes (89F - Hot Holding) placed 20 minutes before inspection. Operator would like to use time as a public health. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed all handwashing sinks with hot water of 81F. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 26 total violations (5 high priority, 12 intermediate, 9 basic).