KENDO
1657 US HWY 41 BYP S
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
8
Basic
12
Total
22
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on equipment doors and inside of walk-in-cooler door heavily soiled. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 08B-48-4:Basic - Employee preparing food on dishwasher machine drying slide area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk-in-cooler floor is heavily soiled with mold-like-substance and food debris. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil use to scoop cooked rice stored in 69F standing water. Water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk-in-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 9-19-24
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on shelves in employee restroom. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water in mop sink. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncover buckets of sauce in walk-in-cooler under heavily soiled rusted shelves. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed that inside the back corner of walk-in-cooler it was dark and light did not reach area in to see. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over unwashed produce in walk-in-cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh chop garlic at cooks line being held at 67F. Observed butter at cooks line being held at 63F. Operator stated item had been out for 3 hour and returned items to reach-in-cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
- 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. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at sushi bar used as dump sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hibachi area.
- 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. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at sushi bar.
- 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 not available at time of inspection. Repeat 9-19-24. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut and marinated chicken, sauce, fish and meats all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked in walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 22 total violations (2 high priority, 8 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
19
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks at back of kitchen not adequately secured.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counters.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees drinking beverages in food preparation areas.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor in walk-in-cooler is in disrepair.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in-cooler.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed boxes of soda in a bag stored in employee restroom.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce, buckets of ginger and jugs of oil stored on floor in kitchen and pot of stock on floor in walk-in-cooler.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoops use to serve cooked rice stored in standing 85F water. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk-in-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service paper goods stored in employee restroom.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bucket of sprout and sauces placed below soiled rusted shelves in walk-in-cooler not covered. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have heavy rust that has pitted the surface.
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed open can of hoisin sauce and open can of baby corn in walk-in-cooler with mold-like-substance. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and shrimp in walk-in-cooler over sauces and sprouts. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in-cooler over green onions, open can of hoisin sauce and open can of baby corn. Repeat 2-21-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 over raw scallops and shrimp in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar soiled. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement in multiple languages.
- 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.
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cut fish, chicken, meat and shrimp in walk-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 28 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as on hand scoop in crispy topping by sushi bar. Observed operator remove plastic container. Repeat 12-13-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-04-4:Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee beverages on shelf at cooks line.
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky fly tape hanging above food prep area in kitchen. Observed operator remove fly tape. Repeat 12-13-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. observed utensils in standing water, 68°F at grill station. Observed operator remove items from use and dump water. Repeat12-13-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and fish over unwashed bag of carrots. Observed operator move all items for proper storage. 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 over raw shrimp and scallops in reach-in cooler. Operator move items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **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 2023-12-14: 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 2023-12-15: Observed still no proof of Food Handlers Training **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: 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 2023-12-18: 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches at the following areas 2 dead roaches at table 5 1 dead roach at table 6 1 dead roach at table 7 1 dead roach at table10 4 dead roaches by kitchen door 2 dead roaches on counter by ice machine and clean glasses 18 dead roaches under dishwasher area 10 dead roaches on floor at sushi bar 14 dead roaches on shelves and counter at sushi bar 3 dead roaches under cooks line 6 dead roaches in dry storage 7 dead roaches in employee restroom 3 dead roaches under sink at bar and 1 on top of keg Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed dead roaches at the following areas. 2 in dry storage room 1 under sushi bar 1 next to rice bins on floor Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed 30 dead roaches throughout establishment observed operator clean up roaches Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed dead roaches at the following areas: 6 in employee restroom, 4 in dry storage area, 2 at cooks line, 3 at sushi bar area. Admin Complaint
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor at cooks line and storage hall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed jugs oil on floor in Walk-in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed jugs oil on floor in Walk-in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observe jugs of oil on floor in Walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches at the following areas. 2 live roaches at table 8 1 live roach at table 7 2 live roaches at table 9 3 live roaches under hand wash sink in dining room 2 live roaches by ice machine and clean glasses 10 live roaches on counter and shelves at sushi bar 5 live roaches under cooks line 8 live roaches in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed live roaches in he following areas: 1 in storage hallway 1 in employee restroom 2 at back shelf area of sushi bar 1 under cooks line Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed live roaches at the following locations: 1 in dry storage area, 2 on shelf with clean pots at dishwasher area, 1 on top of wait staff reach-in cooler, 5 under cooks line, 7 at sushi bar area, 1 under hibachi table. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed live roaches at the following areas: 1 in employee restroom, 1 in dry storage room, 3 under cooks line, 1 at hibachi area. 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: 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 2023-12-15: Observed still no proof of Food Handlers Training **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: 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**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed the items from prior days inspection still not date marked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed cooked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed cooked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. observed cutting boards at cooks line heavily worn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed cutting boards or still worn and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed cutting boards or still worn and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches at the following areas 2 dead roaches at table 5 1 dead roach at table 6 1 dead roach at table 7 1 dead roach at table10 4 dead roaches by kitchen door 2 dead roaches on counter by ice machine and clean glasses 18 dead roaches under dishwasher area 10 dead roaches on floor at sushi bar 14 dead roaches on shelves and counter at sushi bar 3 dead roaches under cooks line 6 dead roaches in dry storage 7 dead roaches in employee restroom 3 dead roaches under sink at bar and 1 on top of keg Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed dead roaches at the following areas. 2 in dry storage room 1 under sushi bar 1 next to rice bins on floor Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed 30 dead roaches throughout establishment observed operator clean up roaches Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor at cooks line and storage hall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed jugs oil on floor in Walk-in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed jugs oil on floor in Walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed dishwasher pouring sanitizer at 000 ppm **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches at the following areas. 2 live roaches at table 8 1 live roach at table 7 2 live roaches at table 9 3 live roaches under hand wash sink in dining room 2 live roaches by ice machine and clean glasses 10 live roaches on counter and shelves at sushi bar 5 live roaches under cooks line 8 live roaches in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed live roaches in he following areas: 1 in storage hallway 1 in employee restroom 2 at back shelf area of sushi bar 1 under cooks line Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed live roaches at the following locations: 1 in dry storage area, 2 on shelf with clean pots at dishwasher area, 1 on top of wait staff reach-in cooler, 5 under cooks line, 7 at sushi bar area, 1 under hibachi table. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards cookline soiled. Repeat.9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed cutting board at cooks line still soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed cutting boards still soiled **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 2023-12-14: 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 2023-12-15: Observed still no proof of Food Handlers Training **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed the items from prior days inspection still not date marked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed cooked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. observed cutting boards at cooks line heavily worn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed cutting boards or still worn and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches at the following areas 2 dead roaches at table 5 1 dead roach at table 6 1 dead roach at table 7 1 dead roach at table10 4 dead roaches by kitchen door 2 dead roaches on counter by ice machine and clean glasses 18 dead roaches under dishwasher area 10 dead roaches on floor at sushi bar 14 dead roaches on shelves and counter at sushi bar 3 dead roaches under cooks line 6 dead roaches in dry storage 7 dead roaches in employee restroom 3 dead roaches under sink at bar and 1 on top of keg Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed dead roaches at the following areas. 2 in dry storage room 1 under sushi bar 1 next to rice bins on floor Admin Complaint
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor at cooks line and storage hall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed jugs oil on floor in 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. No hand wash sign at bar hand wash sink. Repeat.9-7-23 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: No hand wash sign at bar sink **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of sauces and walk-in cooler not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Stored food not covered. Observed containers of raw cut chicken and cooked chicken walk-in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting **Time Extended**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 56F employee stated it happened, prepared more than 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Repeat 9-7-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 51F per employee rice was prepared more than 12 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Admin Complaint
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed dishwasher pouring sanitizer at 000 ppm **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches at the following areas. 2 live roaches at table 8 1 live roach at table 7 2 live roaches at table 9 3 live roaches under hand wash sink in dining room 2 live roaches by ice machine and clean glasses 10 live roaches on counter and shelves at sushi bar 5 live roaches under cooks line 8 live roaches in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed live roaches in he following areas: 1 in storage hallway 1 in employee restroom 2 at back shelf area of sushi bar 1 under cooks line Admin Complaint
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings and egg cases present in cabinets at sushi bar, hibachi tables, cabinets in dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed Roach excrement and droppings present in cabinets at sushi bar Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 56F employee stated it happened, prepared more than 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Repeat 9-7-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 51F per employee rice was prepared more than 12 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards cookline soiled. Repeat.9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed cutting board at cooks line still soiled **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 2023-12-14: 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**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed the items from prior days inspection still not date marked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
11
Basic
16
Total
34
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic containers used as scoops in rice and flour bins. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. observed cutting boards at cooks line heavily worn. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches at the following areas 2 dead roaches at table 5 1 dead roach at table 6 1 dead roach at table 7 1 dead roach at table10 4 dead roaches by kitchen door 2 dead roaches on counter by ice machine and clean glasses 18 dead roaches under dishwasher area 10 dead roaches on floor at sushi bar 14 dead roaches on shelves and counter at sushi bar 3 dead roaches under cooks line 6 dead roaches in dry storage 7 dead roaches in employee restroom 3 dead roaches under sink at bar and 1 on top of keg Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe employee beverages at dishwasher area next to clean pots and pans and on the shelf at cooks line. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observe employees, drinking beverages at dishwasher area in cookline. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky fly tape hanging over clean dish area of dishwasher and over open bags of flour in dry storage hall. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor at cooks line and storage hall. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 78F standing water on cooks line. Observed operator remove items from water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar hand wash sink. Repeat.9-7-23 Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of sauces and walk-in cooler not covered. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in 3 compartment sink thawing standing water. Observed fish thawing on counter at sushi bar. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of rice, flour, sugar and oils no labled. 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 container of white rice in walk-in cooler 56F employee stated it happened, prepared more than 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Repeat 9-7-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed jug of pesticide on floor at sushi bar area. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches at the following areas. 2 live roaches at table 8 1 live roach at table 7 2 live roaches at table 9 3 live roaches under hand wash sink in dining room 2 live roaches by ice machine and clean glasses 10 live roaches on counter and shelves at sushi bar 5 live roaches under cooks line 8 live roaches in dry storage Warning
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings and egg cases present in cabinets at sushi bar, hibachi tables, cabinets in dining room. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 56F employee stated it happened, prepared more than 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Repeat 9-7-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed rice at sushi bar without time marked. Observed butter at cooks line not time marked. Employee stated items were placed out at 11 am and then marked time on them. 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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Warning
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards cookline soiled. Repeat.9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Hand wash sink at sushi bar full of dirty pans and equipment not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dishwasher area hand sink or sushi bar hand sink. Repeat 9 a¿¿ 7a¿¿23. 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
- 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 operator did not have a Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection. Observed operator print and complete Time as a Control sheet. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 34 total violations (7 high priority, 11 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi bar, kitchen and bar. Email operater copy of hand washing signs obse operator post signs.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 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 tub of cooked white rice in Walk-in cooler at 56F. Operator stated it was made more then 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily disposed of rice.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed the following in Walk-in cooler shrimp over cooked chicken, raw chicken over sauces.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tub of cooked white rice in Walk-in cooler at 56F. Operator stated it was made more then 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily disposed of rice.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chemical cleaner on shelf next to cutting boards with head of spray bottle over cutting boards. Observed op move spray bottle for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cuttings boards throughout kitchen soiled.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher area. Observed operator replace towels. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish, beef, and dumplings prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed cut cucumber, fish,and cooked shrimp at sushi bar prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Ob unlabled chemical spray bottles at end of cooks line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).