YOKUJI ASIAN RESTAURANT
North Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34299
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil buildup on handles of fridge and reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2x2 ft hole in the bathroom ceiling Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed can opener with rust build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed food stored on floor next to prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment, cooler, freezers, food storage containers and shelving with build up of grease. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler gaskets with slime buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed build up of grease and food on floor beneath 3 part sink, cook line, flat top, fryer, and oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed that the operator has cleaned up buildup but some still remains. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil buildup on handles of fridge and reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2x2 ft hole in the bathroom ceiling Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on food prep tables in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed approximately 12 dead roaches on the shelves under the preparation are of the cook line. Observed approximately 11 dead roaches behind standing oven. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Operator disposed of 2 dead roaches. Observed no other dead roaches in establishment. Admin Complaint
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed can opener with rust build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed food stored on floor next to prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment, cooler, freezers, food storage containers and shelving with build up of grease. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler gaskets with slime buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed build up of grease and food on floor beneath 3 part sink, cook line, flat top, fryer, and oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Observed that the operator has cleaned up buildup but some still remains. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches on food prep tables in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed approximately 50 live roaches inside of the burners in the wok cooking table. Observed 5 live roaches next to reach in freezer in the kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: Operator removed 1 live roach. Observed no other live roaches in establishment.**Complied** Admin Complaint
- 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil buildup on handles of fridge and reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2x2 ft hole in the bathroom ceiling Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on food prep tables in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed approximately 12 dead roaches on the shelves under the preparation are of the cook line. Observed approximately 11 dead roaches behind standing oven. Admin Complaint
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed can opener with rust build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed food stored on floor next to prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food buildup in microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment, cooler, freezers, food storage containers and shelving with build up of grease. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler gaskets with slime buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed build up of grease and food on floor beneath 3 part sink, cook line, flat top, fryer, and oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food in grocery bags in reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches on food prep tables in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed approximately 50 live roaches inside of the burners in the wok cooking table. Observed 5 live roaches next to reach in freezer in the kitchen. Admin Complaint
- 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **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 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
11
Intermediate
4
Basic
18
Total
33
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 40 dead roaches in glue traps located on food prep tables and packaged mustard packets in kitchen. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop in sugar without handle. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil buildup on handles of fridge and reach in freezer. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2x2 ft hole in the bathroom ceiling Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling vents. Warning
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a knife stored between shelves and cooler. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on food prep tables in kitchen. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a soda can and proceed to cook food. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed can opener with rust build up. Warning
- 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood shelves with seasonings and used as a knife holder. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed food stored on floor next to prep area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food buildup in microwave. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment, cooler, freezers, food storage containers and shelving with build up of grease. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler gaskets with slime buildup. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket not in use. Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed build up of grease and food on floor beneath 3 part sink, cook line, flat top, fryer, and oven. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed antacids and pain killer in the fridge. Observed medicine in the dry storage area. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting on gloves without washing hands to cook food. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food in grocery bags in reach in freezer. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/01/22. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed fly strip above hand washing sink Warning
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over soda cans in walk in cooler. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw sausage stored over green beans in walk in cooler. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over tofu in the reach in cooler. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches on food prep tables in kitchen area. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed dead and live roaches on mustard packets. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods in standing reach in cooler: Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Rice (46F - Cold Holding); Ground pork (46F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils and lids blocking the hand wash sink. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food thawing in hand wash sink. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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 7/19/2023 revealed 33 total violations (11 high priority, 4 intermediate, 18 basic).