Gainesville, Alachua County

VOLCANIC SUSHI & SAKE

5200 NW 43 ST STE 509, Gainesville, FL 32606

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24410845

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over noodles in flip-top make table cooler. Manager removed eggs. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24410849

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the deflector shield inside of the ice bin at the server soft drink dispensing machine. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen. Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 24410850

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has no irreversible thermometer or temperature test strips available for measuring utensil surface temperature when hot water used as sanitizer in dishmachine. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24410842

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser at sushi bar not operating. Manager changed batteries Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24410848

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed (sugar )with a bowl without a handle. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24410847

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

14-09-4

Detail 24410841

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.

40-06-5

Detail 24410846

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on beer bottles and drink cans. Manager removed backpack. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24410840

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24410843

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusting and pitted in reach in cooler, also kitchen microwave showing bare metal and rusting. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24410844

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop sink. Mop placed to air dry. Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 16

01B-02-5

Detail 23888885

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to wait station soda machine: lettuce (47F,49F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F,49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler on 7/19. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23888895

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to wait station soda machine: lettuce (47F,49F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F,49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler on 7/19. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill and fryer: chicken (48F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items were placed in cooler at 11:00 am. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23888893

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine. Blade of can opener located on kitchen prep table. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23888888

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Manager removed scrub pad during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 23888894

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available for high temperature dish machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23888891

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in front of wait station soda machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23888890

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above three compartment sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 23888887

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table behind front counter. Manager removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23888882

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach-in cooler next to back door. Manager removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23888881

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles and hinges of kitchen rice warmers.

08B-38-4

Detail 23888892

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23888896

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven. Tongs placed on top of oven. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 23888886

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler behind front counter.

25-06-4

Detail 23888889

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23888883

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of dumplings in reach-in freezer next to office. Employee placed lid on container. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23888884

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature in kitchen prep sink. Employee placed shrimp under running water. Corrected On-Site

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 16

12A-13-4

Detail 23608034

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes in dish area. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23608031

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: chicken (46F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23608041

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: chicken (46F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) ; butter (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23608035

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. Rice in sushi bar area. Employee stated rice placed out at 11:00 am. Employee added proper time marking to rice. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23608030

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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23608036

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23608042

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad stored in sushi bar hand washing sink. Manager removed scrub pad during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 23608029

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for dish machine. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23608038

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Employee provided towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23608027

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of purple liquid in dish area.

08B-49-4

Detail 23608040

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee sushi from Publix stored in reach-in cooler next to soda machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 23608039

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil and bucket of soy sauce stored on kitchen floor across from back door.

10-12-5

Detail 23608033

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23608028

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in bucket of vinegar. Manager removed scoop from bucket of vinegar. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23608032

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop for rice stored on kitchen prep table, 70 F. Manager removed scoop and placed it in dish area. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23608037

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards in sushi bar area. Repeat Violation

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 17

12A-07-5

Detail 23392649

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touching face and proceeded to put on gloves to handle sushi in sushi bar area without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-56-4

Detail 23392653

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of lemons stored in ice bin for kitchen soda machine. Open bottle of water stored in ice bin for kitchen ice machine. Manager removed lemons and water from ice bins. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 23392661

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of lemons stored in ice bin for kitchen soda machine. Open bottle of water stored in ice bin for kitchen ice machine. Manager removed lemons and water from ice bins

41-10-4

Detail 23392645

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored above sweet n low in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 23392659

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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23392657

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine. Blade for can opener on kitchen prep table.

16-62-1

Detail 23392655

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for kitchen dish machine. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23392646

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut lettuce stored in reach-in cooler next to reach-in freezer along wall. Manager stated lettuce was prepared two days earlier.

51-11-4

Detail 23392654

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in front of kitchen soda machine. Repeat Violation

12B-09-5

Detail 23392651

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum behind sushi bar.

24-08-4

Detail 23392650

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.

10-12-5

Detail 23392647

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23392660

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handle.

51-13-4

Detail 23392648

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted.

23-03-4

Detail 23392656

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of kitchen reach-in cooler.

25-06-4

Detail 23392658

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored on shelf in dry storage area.

21-12-4

Detail 23392652

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed wiping cloth during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22918901

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from cook line: shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding); cabbage (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Shrimp 49F, pork 48F. Manager stated items placed in cooler at 11 am, manager moved items to reach-in freezer to cool down to 41F. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 23

12A-18-4

Detail 22914521

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands on pants after washing hands. Manager had employee rewash hands. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-12-4

Detail 22914518

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw shrimp on cook line and proceeded to handle cooked shrimp without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-28-4

Detail 22914513

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line touched hat and proceeded to handle food in cook line reach-in cooler without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 22914507

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen area. Observed two flies in sushi area.

03A-02-5

Detail 22914511

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from cook line: shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding); cabbage (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22914519

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. Rice in sushi area. Employee placed proper time mark on item. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22914510

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored on shelf next to syrup. Syrup is located on shelf next to mop sink. Manager moved spray bottle to area where chemicals are stored. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22914526

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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22914522

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bin for kitchen ice machine. Cutting board on cook line reach-in cooler. Blade for kitchen prep table. Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 22914515

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for dish machine next to three compartment sink.

41-21-4

Detail 22914520

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottle of degreaser stored on shelf next to mop sink. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22914505

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to kitchen soda machine.

14-05-4

Detail 22914524

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf behind sushi counter across from hand washing sink.

24-05-4

Detail 22914516

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers on shelf next to back door. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22914506

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 22914512

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee snickers bars stored in reach-in freezer next to office. Employee removed snickers bars from freezer. Corrected On-Site

14-13-4

Detail 22914523

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bus tubs stored above three compartment sink.

14-69-4

Detail 22914525

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach-in freezer across from kitchen prep table. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22914508

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop for soda machine ice bin touching ice. Manager placed scoop in ice handle up. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 22914504

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Manager moved ice scoop to dish area. Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 22914517

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handle. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22914509

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles of kitchen ice machine. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22914514

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on cook line reach-in cooler.

Sep 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

12A-16-4

Detail 22285243

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside, put on gloves and began to handle shrimp without washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

12A-09-4

Detail 22285239

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee was cleaning equipment and proceeded to handle shrimp without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22285240

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in ice on prep sink: shrimp (48F,49F). Manager stated item placed in ice 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee move shrimp to reach-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22285235

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryer. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22285246

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of window cleaner behind front counter.

36-34-5

Detail 22285244

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above three compartment sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 22285237

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table behind front counter. Employee discarded water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22285238

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above reach-in cooler across from fryers. Manager had employee remove phone. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22285245

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to reach-in cooler in back of kitchen.

10-17-4

Detail 22285241

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach-in cooler doors on cook line. Manager had employee place knife on prep table. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22285236

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle. Manager had employee place tongs on prep table. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22285234

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for rice on cook line stored in standing water, 93F. Employee removed scoops from standing water and placed scoops on prep table. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22285247

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from fryers. Gasket of reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22285242

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf across from cook line. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

02C-01-5

Detail 22107385

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sauce with imitation krab located in reach-in cooler in corner of kitchen next to reach-in freezers dated 6/6. Manager stated item prepared on 7/6, manager had employee put the correct date on item. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22107381

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. Sushi rice behind front counter. Manager stated item prepared one hour prior, manager placed correct time on item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22107380

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryers. Cutting board hanging from shelf above three compartment sink.

41-17-4

Detail 22107374

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles hanging from front counter sink.

36-34-5

Detail 22107378

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above dish area.

12B-07-4

Detail 22107383

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler across from fryers. Manager discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22107377

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 22107379

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ginger stored on floor behind front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 22107375

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers stoves. Top of dish machine. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22107384

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf across from prep table. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22107382

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in prep sink. Manager placed shrimp under running water. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22107376

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on reach-in cooler across from fryers. Manager placed cloth in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 18

12A-13-4

Detail 21833609

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes in dish area and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. Corrective Action Taken

12A-08-4

Detail 21833617

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Establishment has no hot water, manager stated water heater is tripping the breaker.

35A-02-6

Detail 21833620

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed eight flies next to oven at end of cook line.

03A-02-5

Detail 21833621

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from fryers: beef (46F - Cold Holding); cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 21833616

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 21833622

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of door to kitchen ice machine. Interior of microwave in prep area.

27-18-4

Detail 21833608

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Establishment had no hot water provided to sinks. Kitchen hand washing sink, 76F. Front counter hand washing sink, 78F. Three compartment sink, 76F. Manager stated water heater is popping the breaker. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 21833614

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has no measuring device for temperature sanitizing machine.

05-08-4

Detail 21833605

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.

11-26-1

Detail 21833610

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. Establishment has employee training for two employees, manager stated there are currently eight employees working for the establishment.

31B-03-4

Detail 21833612

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager provided hand soap to hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21833611

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has certificates for two employees. Manager stated there are eight employees for the establishment.

08B-49-4

Detail 21833618

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of coke stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen ice machine. Manager removed bottle of coke from cooler. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21833613

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from fryer. Manager removed phone from shelf.

14-11-5

Detail 21833619

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach-in cooler across from fryer.

10-07-4

Detail 21833606

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop on cook line stored in standing water, 78F. Manager placed scoop in dry pan. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21833607

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill and fryers greasy. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to back door.

21-38-4

Detail 21833615

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to front counter hand washing sink. Manager placed bucket on shelf behind front counter. Corrected On-Site

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 21284049

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Benadryl over soy. The Benadryl was moved below. Corrected On-Site

22-43-4

Detail 21284052

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. This was adjusted by priming the supply tube. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21284050

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed recently cooked chicken on the counter at 97F. This was placed open in the reach-in freezer. ALSO, batter fried shrimp was removed from the reach in cooler for an order, and the excess was at the cook station about 20 minutes ago, 65F. This was placed in the reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

27-09-4

Detail 21284051

Intermediate - No running water at the kitchen hand wash sink. Observed lack of any water at the kitchen hand wash sink. The cold water handle was adjusted to produce water. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21284053

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil on the floor in dry storage. This was placed on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21284048

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna thawing in standing water. Running water was added. Corrected On-Site

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

09-01-4

Detail 20892414

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 contact with frozen shredded cheese. The staff member stopped, washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20892413

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bulk soda on the floor in storage.

23-03-4

Detail 20892412

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood has an accumulation of dust and grease.

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20520165

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish cake on the cook line reach-in cooler, 53°. This was moved the the reach-in freezer and dropped to 41° in 11 minutes.

22-02-4

Detail 20520164

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice machine shroud with foreign substance on the edge. This was cleaned then. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02B-04-5

Detail 20520166

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed page 5 of the menu, SUSHI BAR SPECIALTY or A LA CARTE items lack a way to inform the customer of the not described raw items AND draw their attention to the Consumer Advisory. (the Consumer Advisory is at the bottom of the page.) Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20520163

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 3 expired certificates.