KASA SUSHI
North Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34299
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine.
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the front right section.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on the floor of the front counter.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use rice scoops at 78F degrees standing water. Operator emptied the water. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee eat food and then Handel a clean knife. Operator had the employee wash his hands and clean the knife. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee wash his hands without soap. Operator had him rewash his hands with soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple containers of food. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator placed them on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the cook line make table: Butter (60F - Cold Holding); Fish (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed them in a standing reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back kitchen and back dry storage hand wash sinks with cleaning equipment and containers in them. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in container of food. Operator replaced them with scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation 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 over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef above the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front bar cooler: Shishimi (50F - Cold Holding); Tuna (50F - Cold Holding); Operator stated food had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator moved food to the kitchen reach in cooler. Observed in the cook line make table: Butter (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 2 hrs. Operator placed butter in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and drain cleaner stored on the same shelf as food items in the kitchen. Operator removed the chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employe food handler training expired. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled in the kitchen. Operator stated it was glass cleaner and emptied the bottle into a different labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in both ice machines located in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the dry storage area and behind the kitchen stove tops. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed expired safe staff training for Yu Xia. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
17
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. Observed black build up in both ice machines located in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 17 dead roaches in a sticky trap on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator disposed of the trap. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on the floor of the dry storage area. Observed approximately 1 dead roach on the floor of the ware-washing area. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on the floor of the front counter Sushi bar. Operator began to clean the area and dispose of the dead insects. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food, oil, and sauce stored on the floors of the kitchen, sushi bar, walk in cooler, and walk in freezer. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease build up on the toaster ovens on the sushi bar line. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the dry storage area and behind the kitchen stove tops. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed dietary pills stored above the cook line and cold medicine stored with food above the prep table. Operator removed medicines. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator killed the roach and began to clean the area. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the kitchen cook line: Shrimp tails (49F - Cold Holding) Operator stated the shrimp tails had been out overnight and willingly tossed them. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen: Rice (63F - Cold Holding); Shrimp tails (49F - Cold Holding); Garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the garlic and rice had been out for approximately 1hr and placed them in the reach in cooler. Operator stated the shrimp tails had been out overnight and willingly tossed them. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6 illnesses. Handed operator a copy to post. 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan in the establishment. Handed operator a copy to post. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in the kitchen used to fill buckets. Operator switched to using the dump sink in the warewashing area. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed him more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Observed expired safe staff training for Yu Xia. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed that the hot water at the sushi bar hand wash sink was shut off. Operator turned hot water back on. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).