THE CHEFS

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over ready to eat bagged soup in the glass door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw calamari. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged escolar bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the escolar. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (48F - Cold Holding) on ice at the server station at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator stated the tofu has been held for less than one hour. The operator submerged the container with the tofu in an ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the handwashing sink near the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

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/ Observed certified food manager Dollarporn Komolvitch arrived during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at the handwashing sink near the kitchen rear exit. Observed maximum hot water temperature of 83F.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in dry storage and the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar and near the bag in box sodas.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line a shelf in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the cardboard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile in disrepair between the men's and women's restrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged escolar bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the escolar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on a food preparation surface at the server station and sushi bar. The employees properly stored the beverages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handles on the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of raw tuna stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between a food preparation table and the reach in cooler on the cook line nearest the sushi bar. The operator properly stored the knives. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

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 scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 82F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the knives from the standing water and stored in a clean dry container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit in the kitchen not protected with a self-closing device. Observed the self-closing device on the dining room rear exit door in disrepair.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the handwashing sink at the server station out of order and in disrepair. Observed a nearby hand sink near the dishmachine.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line nearest the rear exit.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncooked rice uncovered in dry storage. The operator covered the rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit of the dining room blocked by cardboard boxes. The operator removed all items from the exit path. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee on cell phone at Sushi Bar. Get off phone, go into kitchen, come back to sushi bar, resume working with no hand washing

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. Observed employee at sushi bar with hands on hips, then go into kitchen with cell phone, then resume working with no hand washing.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex stored nested to packaged food and above jasmine rice and other dry goods, on dry storage shelf. Repeat Violation

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 in bar, milk opened without date marking Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at handwashing sink, in between ice machine and soda station, in server ally, a ladder blocking sink. Observed in bar, a blender stored in handwashing sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sushi bar, employee washing a sushi knife in handwashing sink, no soap, then put back on cutting board.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large hole in ceiling tile in between restrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cover lid broken and taped with duct tape. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler at sushi bar Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at back door next to restrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in server ally, top, inside microwave soiled with food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in sushi area and in kitchen, gaskets in reach ins soiled with food debris Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks in silverware rack stored handles down after being washed, in server ally to be rolled.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed panko crumbs in sushi bar, sitting in a strainer and bowl with no covering to protect.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in container without identifying label. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with a soiled blade. Observed operator put in to dish area to be washed. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station and at hand sink next to ice machine, with no soap. Observed operator put soap at sinks. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salt container, Togo plastic bowls being used for scoops. Observed operator removing containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at sushi bars reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot with sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Observed operator removing pot.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs on oven handle. Observed operator remove and put into dish area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, soiled gaskets in reach in coolers. Observed cooks cleaning gaskets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice in a quart container without identifying label no lid. Observed operator throwing away rice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in between the restrooms. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Observed damage ceiling tiles by restrooms during call back inspection.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing door handles for the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Observed missing handles on reach in cooler during call back inspection.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Observed grease dumpster not on proper pad during call back inspection. Operator waiting for company to come out and move it.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Observed in kitchen outer opening without self closure during call back inspection.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exterior door exiting the dining area has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Observed gap at exit door in back of dining room near restrooms.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them through out kitchen on line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed gaskets soiled with food debris during call back inspection.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage ceiling tiles in between restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed ceiling tiles in between restrooms water damaged during callback inspection.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door on bottom of door by restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed gap on bottom of floor at back door by restrooms during call back inspection.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed lighting in walk in cooler not at ten foot candles lighting. Had to use flash light. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed low lighting in walk in cooler during call back 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 the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm due to empty container of sanitizer. The operator replaced the empty sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of windex stored hanging near packaged foods behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed white tuna advertised on the menu. Escolar is used in place of white tuna. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a step ladder blocking access to the handwashing sink near the ice machine. The operator removed the step ladder. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the dishmachine. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the rear exit in the kitchen. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw ground beef patties held for more than 24 hours not date marked. The operator stated the raw ground beef was prepared 3 days prior. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar. The operator secured the tanks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the dry storage area.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on a food prep table near the can opener. The operator pro stored the beverages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpacks stored hanging near packaged foods in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the backpacks. The operator properly stored the backpacks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing and broken handle in stand up reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind the bar.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed a plastic bucket of vinegar stored on the floor behind the front counter.

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use rice scoop stored in 79F standing water at the wait station. Observed in-use utensils stored in 88F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the rear exit in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Rear exit in the kitchen not protected with self-closing doors.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the kitchen.

Path to marked rear exit in the dining room blocked. For reporting purposes only. The operator cleared the path to the exit door. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with black mold like substance on them in sushi bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed black mold like substance on cutting boards in sushi bar during call back inspection . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in bar not secured Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed Co2 tanks not secured during call back inspection

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing and broken handle in stand up reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed handle on reach in cooler still broken during call back inspection . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets at reach ins Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers during call back inspection. Time extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed handwashing signs at all but one (next to ice machine)hand washing sinks during call back inspection . Time extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers in sushi bar not inverted. Observed operator inverting them. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Observed togo containers incorrectly stored during call back inspection . 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 at 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced with a new sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

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 heavy cream at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dollarporn Komolvitch, 01/21/2018.

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.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 0ppm at bar and kitchen dish machine due to empty container of sanitizer and no additional concentrated not available. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with unscented bleach. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind carrots at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Observed white rice at wait station. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers at wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes at ware washing area handwash sink. Educated the operator for strictly hand washing. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at cookline handwash sink due to inoperable hot side handle.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side handle inoperable at cookline handwash sink.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar soda gun holster.

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 at 0ppm on test strip. The operator was educated on priming the sanitizer lines and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to 100ppm by draining some water and adding more. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed at can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container in the ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed and stored properly. Repeat violation from 23Feb2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed basket in hand wash sink in front of walk in cooler. Operator removed basket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi menu does not identify raw items. Revision of menu in progress, new menu has raw and undercooked items identified. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl in sugar container. Operator removed and replaced with a scoop with a handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed sushi chef with no hair restraint. Operator provided hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of frozen pork stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed container on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored in ice bin with handle in contact with ice. Operator removed and stored in container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop laying on dirty surface in bar area. Operator placed ice scoop in container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or protected at beverage station. Operator placed filters in container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site