CHOP STIX CAFE

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : frozen packaged chicken in the kitchen hand wash sink ; plate and cloth in the dish wash machine hand wash sink ; a boba strainer in the boba area hand wash sink and a cloth in the hand wash sink. All items removed from each sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of a sign and soap at the bar hand wash sink. The soap was added. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : in dry storage, jacket stored over bulk rice. The jacket was moved to the office. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed : single serve in the kitchen stored food contact side up. These were inverted. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed : miso paste in the walk-in cooler not dated. A date was added. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed : lack of a trainers certified number on multiple certificates.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : employee thermos on the prep table against the wall. The drink was moved below. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water on the floor under the kitchen hand wash sink.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : the floor tiles are in disrepair in the dish wash machine area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed : the ice scoop handle was touching ice.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the freezer by the bar, has dried debris on the back side of the handle. ALSO, the tea cup sealer is has dried splash up on it.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2024. the license was paid for during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw fish cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed battered fish pulled from the fryer at 134°. This was placed back in the fryer to 178°. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: soy milk in the wait station reach-in cooler, 54°. This was moved to the reach-in freezer. This had been left out during lunch. ALSO, fish roe at the sushi bar, 56°. Staff left this out. This was placed in the sushi reach-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the white shroud in the ice maker is soiled.

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: some long term employees do not have a current certificate.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed: exposed insulation inside the walk-in freezer at the door.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed: bare hand used to add plant food to a bowl of soup. A utensil was added to the vegetable bowl for future use. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles with buildup.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a red scrub pad and spoon in the hand wash sinks.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of soap at the bar hand wash sink.

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: lack of trainers number. Number were added by Kristy. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: cook line reach-in cooler handles have accumulation of dried food debris.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: 4 tanks by the bar and 1 tank in the storage room, not secured.

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed: the white upright reach-in freezer has a torn gasket. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the coke nozzle with an accumulation of foreign substance.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the back kitchen hand wash sink. Paper towels were added. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed: the door for the Employee restroom does not self close. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the gasket for the white upright reach-in freezer is compromised.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: a bus pan of frozen water below the condenser pan in the walk-in freezer. The pan was emptied and replaced. No warmth or heat was noted on the heat tape for the drain, nor for the walk-in freezer door, which has an accumulation of ice.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade t-shirt bag used in direct contact with food in walk-in-cooler with Chicken and noodles.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breakers on east and south side of building with attached hoses.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled identifying contents ( disinfectant ). Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in unisex employee bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two male employees on cook line cooking with no hair restraint.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in walk-in-cooler holes in floor Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Repeat Violation

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing mechanism disconnected on door at employee bathroom Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted or protected at front bar area. Employee inverted all single serve containers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license displayed dated 6/1/2021.....expired Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu in flip-top make table cooler in kitchen at 48F. Tofu container was overfill above the Cahill line. Manager removed excess tofu and placed in Reach in Cooler

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical substance (de-greaser)

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom. Employee located cover to trash can and covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple stacked containers (drink cups) on the clean ware rack that were not properly air dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to Walk-in Cooler, one hinge missing and door to Walk-in Freezer does not latch closed. Manager advised the door will be serviced today. Observed gasket torn on Reach in Freezer in kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen soiled.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed employee bathroom door in back of house self closing mechanism disconnected.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breakers at three location on the exterior of establishment

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped on hand wash sink next to bar

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in rice container in dry storage room used to dispense rice. Manager removed bowl Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed dated 6/1/2021

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and cell phone stored above clean dishes. Manager removed purse and cell phone Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on Reach in Freezer in kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on door to Walk-in Freezer

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust on filter vents on ice machine

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve lids and trays in kitchen not inverted

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi items not marked. Items addressed on previous inspection.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two drinks on prep tables in kitchen area. Items moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pair of shoes on top of box of vinegar in back storage area. Item moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler at sushi bar. Gasket torn on reach in freezer in kitchen area.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under cuttingboard in kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of debris on rack in walk in cooler.