FUJI HIBACHI EXPRESS

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish not in original sealed packaging stored over krab rangoons on a sheet tray in reach-in freezer. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (Salmon, Tuna, White Tuna) (47F - Cold Holding); Spicy Krab (48F - Cold Holding); Spicy Tuna (48F - Cold Holding); and Cream Cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in sushi display reach-in cooler in sushi bar area. Operator stated the items have been in the reach-in cooler since 12 PM. Instructed operator to remove to rapidly cool. Operator iced products down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored next to wok in soiled water at 67F. Discussed proper procedure with operator. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and no sanitizer in sushi bar and prep area. Discussed proper procedure with operator. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Discussed requirement with operator on keeping invoices for all fish. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Discussed with operator about keeping invoices for all fish orders. Operator has parasite destruction letters from stated suppliers of fish orders. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in self serve soda machine soiled with slime. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - changes were made. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed prep table added to area in front of dishmachine and reach-in freezer, reach-in cooler and prep table added to wall across from soup area off, chest freezer added to the cook line, handwash sink removed off of cook line with a table in its place. Splash guard missing for handwash sink in sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Discussed requirement with operator on keeping invoices for all fish. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Discussed with operator about keeping invoices for all fish orders. Operator has parasite destruction letters from stated suppliers of fish orders. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in self serve soda machine soiled with slime. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Cooks line hand sink has been removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Discussed handwash sink with operator. Operator has looked at a couple stores on where to order sink to place where the handwash sink was removed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - changes were made. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed prep table added to area in front of dishmachine and reach-in freezer, reach-in cooler and prep table added to wall across from soup area off, chest freezer added to the cook line, handwash sink removed off of cook line with a table in its place. Splash guard missing for handwash sink in sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line crack raw shell eggs and handled equipment and food without changing gloves and washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed raw chicken being placed on grill and employee grabbed vegetables with same gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper procedure with employee. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with beef in reach-in freezer, cut carrots in walk-in cooler. Observed cut vegetables in reach-in cooler in sushi area with paper towels in container in contact with food. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked shrimp in reach-in cooler in sushi area. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs held on counter at 86F. Operator moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control and proper storage. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in sushi area wiping soiled gloves on cloth without changing gloves and washing hands. Warning

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 on sushi rice. Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine in sushi area at 200+ ppm. Sanitizer bucket had soap mixed with bleach. Discussed with operator corrected sanitizer bucket practices. Warning

Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Discussed requirement with operator on keeping invoices for all fish. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in self serve soda machine soiled with slime. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the left of the ice machine with water turned off. Operator stated it was because it was leaking. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Cooks line hand sink has been removed. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine and right of dishmachine. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - changes were made. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed prep table added to area in front of dishmachine and reach-in freezer, reach-in cooler and prep table added to wall across from soup area off, chest freezer added to the cook line, handwash sink removed off of cook line with a table in its place. Splash guard missing for handwash sink in sushi area. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over prep area and warewashing area in rear of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen rangoons stored in freezer not in container or packaging. Warning

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. Cook making salads with bare hands, washed hands, put gloves on. Discussed with manager on duty Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In display case at front counter - cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); escolar (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F); tuna 47 ( - Cold Holding)all foods stored in reach in cooler over night moved to display 1 hour ago. Operator put all in bus tub with ice Corrective Action Taken Warning

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 . Operator put time on rice, reviewed time control form Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top on cook line stained . Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To fill bucket, discussed with staff and manager on duty Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. 2 cooks, discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator left towel on counter after cutting raw beef, did not have Sanitizer bucket set up. Manager on duty set up Sanitizer bucket Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm ,corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning