Gainesville, Alachua County

ASIAN CHAO/ MAKI OF JAPAN

6419 E NEWBERRY RD G4, Gainesville, FL 32605

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Aug 22, 2023
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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.

Aug 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

03D-01-5

Detail 22223861

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. noodles 4 hours (77F - Cooling) see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22223857

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in low boy under flat top, operator placed ice on items. Beef and shrimp 39F. sushi rolls 4 hours (60F - Cold Holding) in display cooler at front counter, no time stamp or paperwork. See stop sale. cabbage mix 3 hours (71F - Cold Holding) next to flat top, no time stamp or paperwork. Operator printed label for 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22223863

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse spatulas at Handwash sink next to front counter grill. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22223855

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to prep sink and Three compartment sink. Operator placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22223859

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage next to dry seasoning containers on shelf outside of walk in freezer, manager moved drink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22223858

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack across from Three compartment sink.

14-11-5

Detail 22223856

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards in back kitchen on prep table with deep cut marks. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 22223854

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer under prep counter on back cook line.

14-47-4

Detail 22223864

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces holding cooking equipment up at grill at front counter. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22223862

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer under prep table the gaskets are soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 22223860

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic and metal containers on clean dish rack in the back. Old food stuck to 2 plastic containers on clean dish rack across from Three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

12A-25-4

Detail 21752725

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed front counter employee touch hair no glove change or hand wash then continued building plates for customers touching spoon handles.

03B-01-6

Detail 21752721

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (127F - Hot Holding); chicken (84F - Hot Holding) operator stated items only stay there for 30minutes max, inspector spoke to operator above time marking pans of chicken to track the time.

22-02-4

Detail 21752722

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained in back kitchen area. Interior ice machine. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21752729

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled sani bucket at Handwash sink on front cooks line. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21752720

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink nearest Three compartment sink.

53B-13-5

Detail 21752724

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. Only 1 certificate observed.

24-05-4

Detail 21752728

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on top of ice machine not flipped over.

40-06-5

Detail 21752727

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above bulk sauce containers in storage area. Manager moved jacket.

14-11-5

Detail 21752730

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with deep cut marks.

08B-19-4

Detail 21752731

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Observed boxes of soda stored on rack under dirty/soiled dishes. Spoke to operator about putting soda boxes on top shelf and soiled containers on bottom shelf.

10-07-4

Detail 21752723

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in water 84F on back prep table.

14-47-4

Detail 21752726

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces under hibachi station.

16-46-4

Detail 21752719

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers above Three compartment sink.

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 21209693

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented oyster sauce cans.

03F-02-5

Detail 21209700

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. Observed lack of time marks for multiple items in the kitchen and front line. Adjusted tags were added. Corrected On-Site

53A-04-6

Detail 21209699

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Edvin not certified within 30 days.

22-02-4

Detail 21209694

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda and tea nozzles with build up.

31A-11-4

Detail 21209701

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal scrub in tap kitchen hand wash sink. It was removed. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21209696

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 bowls on the cook line used to scoop food, no handles. These were removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21209698

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on the cooling prep areas. They were moved below. Corrected On-Site

14-42-4

Detail 21209695

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gaps in the hood filter system. The filters were adjusted. Corrected On-Site

45-05-4

Detail 21209697

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed the front line fire extinguisher is missing from its hook and designated sign.

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 21027558

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on the floor under the three compartment sink Two live roaches in the cabinet in the front counter Manager killed them Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: Two live roaches on the floor behind ice machine. Two live roaches on the floor under the grill. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: One live roach on floor under cookline. One live roach in cabinets at front counter. Five live roaches under prep table at end of front line. Time Extended

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 21026996

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on the floor under the three compartment sink Two live roaches in the cabinet in the front counter Manager killed them Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: Two live roaches on the floor behind ice machine. Two live roaches on the floor under the grill. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21026995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under and behind ice machine Two dead roaches in the cabinet and front counter One dead roaches on the wall at the outlet box All discarded by the manager Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-20: No dead roaches observed during this inspection. Time Extended

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 21024876

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on the floor under the three compartment sink Two live roaches in the cabinet in the front counter Manager killed them Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21024875

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under and behind ice machine Two dead roaches in the cabinet and front counter One dead roaches on the wall at the outlet box All discarded by the manager Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 20

08A-05-6

Detail 20880619

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over soya sauce Pork stored over corn starch mixture Manager moved items to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20880615

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in the front cook line grill drawers shrimp (59F - Cold Holding); beef (55F - Cold Holding); chicken (56F - Cold Holding) Manager stated items where placed in cooler at 11am, manager placed items in freezer to reduce temperatures to 41F Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 20880606

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 on the front counter no time marked Manager stated item is held on time Manager placed proper time on item Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20880608

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle (stainless steel cleaner) was stored next to washed dishes in dish area

22-02-4

Detail 20880616

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food on the washed food processor blades Cutting board in prep table in the kitchen stained Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20880613

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine Manager put the soap in Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20880605

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on the grill handle had no label

14-74-7

Detail 20880603

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Grill draws underneath front counter grill, ambient temp was 56F Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 20880621

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches in the storage area Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 20880620

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on the drain near the exit door Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 20880612

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape was used to repair ice tea machine

40-06-5

Detail 20880604

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items Employee items in the front counters

24-08-4

Detail 20880602

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans were wet nested on the top in the dish area

08B-38-4

Detail 20880611

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of shrimp on the flour in the walk in freezer

10-20-4

Detail 20880609

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on the grill handle Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20880607

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle in front cook line in 81F water

21-04-4

Detail 20880610

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel under the cutting board Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20880617

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers stored over the three compartment sink Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20880618

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of rice on the cook line not covered Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20880614

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was stored in the wet mop bucket in the dish area

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 21

03D-02-5

Detail 20525444

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item in walk-in cooler: chicken (48°F - Cooling). Manager stated item cooked and placed in walk-in cooler the previous day. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 20525460

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item in walk-in cooler: chicken (48°F - Cooling). Manager stated item cooked and placed in walk-in cooler the previous day.

35A-05-4

Detail 20525454

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach underneath old cooler stored in dry storage. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 20525448

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Item in walk-in cooler: eggs (ambient) (48°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item had been stored in walk-in cooler over night. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20525445

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in walk-in cooler: eggs (ambient) (48°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item had been stored in walk-in cooler over night. Item on top side of reach-in cooler across from stove: slaw (48°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler at 10 am, was stored in walk-in cooler over night that had an ambient temperature of 48°F.

03A-02-5

Detail 20525452

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on top side of reach-in cooler across from stove: slaw (48°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler at 10 am, was stored in walk-in cooler over night that had an ambient temperature of 48°F. Items in walk-in cooler: chicken (45,44,44,45,44°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47,46°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were delivered at 10 am moved items to walk-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 20525455

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. Items on front counter no time mark. Manager stated items placed out at 10 am, manager placed proper time mark on items. Corrected On-Site

01B-38-5

Detail 20525457

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item in walk-in cooler: slaw (48°F - Cooling). Manager on duty stated item prepared and placed in cooler the previous day.

03D-06-5

Detail 20525447

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item in walk-in cooler: slaw (48°F - Cooling). Manager on duty stated item prepared and placed in cooler the previous day. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20525461

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table across from grill on cook line stained.

53A-05-6

Detail 20525463

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/. Five employees working with no certified food manager on site. Certified food manager started working 30 minutes into inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20525456

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels and soap at hand washing sink in front counter area. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 20525451

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler ambient temperature 48°F. Technician on site to work on unit.

35A-03-4

Detail 20525462

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches underneath old cooler in dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning

29-18-4

Detail 20525446

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain next to back door missing cover.

12B-07-4

Detail 20525449

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink on cook line. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20525450

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at end of cook line. Employee placed oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20525458

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle. Employee placed tongs on grill. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20525453

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel underneath cutting board on prep table. Manager removed towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20525464

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers stored above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20525459

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on front counter.