KATANA COCINA NIKKEI

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored over raw calamari in reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly. Observed in top portion of flip top cooler raw chicken stored behind raw beef. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed defrosted mahi and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 water pitchers in hand washing sink at service station . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviches and tiraditos not marked as raw. Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator had inferred Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed left interior side of ice machine with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed defrosted mahi and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right freezer door not fully attached to unit. Kelvinator reach in freezer. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - Raw beef (not commercially packaged) on top of fries. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed at reach in freezer - Raw chicken (not commercially packaged) on top of cooked veggies (not commercially packaged). Operator stored correctly. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

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. Observed 5 employee on duty without proof of food handlers training. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed 1 employee with proof of food handlers training. Time Extended

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 machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - Raw beef (not commercially packaged) on top of fries. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed shells use as plates and not discarded after use.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler in cook line - cooked octopus (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 40 hours - items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler in cook line - cooked octopus (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 40 hours - items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Food debris in sink's drain. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed 5 employee on duty without proof of food handlers training.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per person in charge. No written plan. Provided person in charge with form.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink additionally at sink at sushi bar.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine next to cook line.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawing in Reduced oxygen package (29F) operator opened packages for proper thawing.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 5 personal drinks stored on prepping table in beverage room. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation while wearing wrist watch. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear exit door without handle, hole of approximately 2" in diameters.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of soy oil stored directly on floor at beverage room. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen and sushi bar.