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FUJI HIBACHI EXPRESS

14257 POWELL RD STE 208

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785397

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on bottom right side of back door to kitchen. Discussed with operator.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut cucumbers and cut avocados in sushi bar area stored above sushi without a cover and two bowls of tempura flakes on storage shelf in kitchen to the left of the dish machine area without a cover. Operator had employees cover with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mechanically tenderized beef stored over raw scallops in reach-in cooler on cook line not in original commercially sealed packaging. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink to the left of the dishmachine. Operator turned back on during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8638030

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634349

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored next to wok in soiled water at 67F. Discussed proper procedure with operator. Warning
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and no sanitizer in sushi bar and prep area. Discussed proper procedure with operator. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish not in original sealed packaging stored over krab rangoons on a sheet tray in reach-in freezer. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (Salmon, Tuna, White Tuna) (47F - Cold Holding); Spicy Krab (48F - Cold Holding); Spicy Tuna (48F - Cold Holding); and Cream Cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in sushi display reach-in cooler in sushi bar area. Operator stated the items have been in the reach-in cooler since 12 PM. Instructed operator to remove to rapidly cool. Operator iced products down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444637

  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine due to a broken handle.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine at 10 ppm. Operator troubleshot dishmachine and new reading is at 100 ppm. 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 raw scallops in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container stored in handwash sink to the left of the ice machine. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the dishmachine. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Employee placed soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454103

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in self serve soda machine soiled with slime. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445228

  • 01D-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Discussed requirement with operator on keeping invoices for all fish. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Discussed with operator about keeping invoices for all fish orders. Operator has parasite destruction letters from stated suppliers of fish orders. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in self serve soda machine soiled with slime. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - changes were made. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed prep table added to area in front of dishmachine and reach-in freezer, reach-in cooler and prep table added to wall across from soup area off, chest freezer added to the cook line, handwash sink removed off of cook line with a table in its place. Splash guard missing for handwash sink in sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444261

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
  • 01D-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Discussed requirement with operator on keeping invoices for all fish. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Discussed with operator about keeping invoices for all fish orders. Operator has parasite destruction letters from stated suppliers of fish orders. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in self serve soda machine soiled with slime. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Cooks line hand sink has been removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Discussed handwash sink with operator. Operator has looked at a couple stores on where to order sink to place where the handwash sink was removed. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - changes were made. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed prep table added to area in front of dishmachine and reach-in freezer, reach-in cooler and prep table added to wall across from soup area off, chest freezer added to the cook line, handwash sink removed off of cook line with a table in its place. Splash guard missing for handwash sink in sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383992

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over prep area and warewashing area in rear of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen rangoons stored in freezer not in container or packaging. Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line crack raw shell eggs and handled equipment and food without changing gloves and washing hands. Warning
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed raw chicken being placed on grill and employee grabbed vegetables with same gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper procedure with employee. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with beef in reach-in freezer, cut carrots in walk-in cooler. Observed cut vegetables in reach-in cooler in sushi area with paper towels in container in contact with food. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked shrimp in reach-in cooler in sushi area. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs held on counter at 86F. Operator moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control and proper storage. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in sushi area wiping soiled gloves on cloth without changing gloves and washing hands. Warning
  • 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 on sushi rice. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine in sushi area at 200+ ppm. Sanitizer bucket had soap mixed with bleach. Discussed with operator corrected sanitizer bucket practices. Warning
  • 01D-02-4:Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Discussed requirement with operator on keeping invoices for all fish. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in self serve soda machine soiled with slime. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the left of the ice machine with water turned off. Operator stated it was because it was leaking. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Cooks line hand sink has been removed. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine and right of dishmachine. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - changes were made. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed prep table added to area in front of dishmachine and reach-in freezer, reach-in cooler and prep table added to wall across from soup area off, chest freezer added to the cook line, handwash sink removed off of cook line with a table in its place. Splash guard missing for handwash sink in sushi area. Warning