WILD GINGER AND ASIAN FUSION

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed multiple food containers lined with paper towels throughout kitchen. Manager will remove paper towels from food and place wax paper in containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork in chest freezer over ready to eat ice cream. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Employee stated the mat was pulled to thaw 2 days prior. Manager stated they have been having trouble with walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler Raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Butter (45F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 46F. Employee stated the frozen beef was pulled to thaw 2 days prior. Manager stated they have been having trouble with walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container containing welding substance stored on shelf above food preparation. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose bib at mop sink without back flow device.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple food containers with cups without handles used to dispense foods. Spoke to manager about dispensing cups must have handles. Manager will remove cups. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not adequately secured. Manager will secure CO2 tanks. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line shelf containing bag of rice on cook line. Manager removed card board from shelves. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored drinks properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket turned on cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauces stored on floor throughout kitchen. Manager will place buckets properly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use tongs on door handle of equipment. Observed in use knives stored in between reach in coolers. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 69F. Manager removed and placed stainless pan on stove. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled on cook line.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken in sink to thaw. Employee turned water on frozen chicken. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler floor unsealed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on table in service area . Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 establishment without proof of required food training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Still the same at callback. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken tempura in walk in freezer stored in to go bags- non food grade. Observed raw fish in sushi bar lined with paper towels.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler in a pan above pans in cooler Raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Manager removed the bowl holding raw shrimp and the bowl of raw chicken and placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table in kitchen Chicken tempura (68F - Hot Holding); Krab tempura (65F - Hot Holding); Shrimp tempura (60F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were made at 12pm. Manager removed and placed in reach in cooler. Manager will use time control for krab,shrimp and chicken tempura. Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers in employee hand sink. Manager removed and stored containers properly. 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 establishment without proof of required food training. Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for Sushi rice. Inspector provided copy of time control sheet. Manager completed time control sheet. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple containers with bowls used to dispense foods without handles.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of soy sauce on floor throughout kitchen. Manager will place buckets properly. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor unsealed.