Sebring, Highlands County

HIBACHI BUFFET

2870 US HWY 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
23
4 High Priority
May 24, 2022
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

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.

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 13Total: 23

41-07-4

Detail 21105957

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed joint health medicine on dry storage shelf next to food. Operator corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-37-4

Detail 21105955

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed garden hose set up as pre rinse that is lower than flood rim. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21105948

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef 64F, and Chicken 58F on cart in Walkin Cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21105937

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 Sushi rice made at 10:30am with no time stamp or on written plan. Educated operator to use for Sushi Rice as well as Pizza slices. Warning

53B-15-4

Detail 21105945

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.Employee mixed sanitizer and soap in same bucket. Educated on tabletop wash, rinse , and sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21105959

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/ Observed Jianchun Zhang 2/14/2017, expired Prometric Training. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21105946

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed deli container in Hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21105941

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand wash sink near Dishwashing Machine. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21105958

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand wash sink near Dishwashing Machine. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21105939

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish and chicken in Walkin freezer not date marked. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21105949

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine bin. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21105944

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21105953

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in ambrosia and crab salad in Walkin Cooler , and in bulk sugar bin. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21105951

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21105940

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic soda cups wet nesting next to soda machine. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21105943

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple soy buckets stored on floor in main kitchen. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21105938

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in standup Reachin Freezer near hibachi grill. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21105952

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed food debris on shelf next to convection ovens. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21105954

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of Reachin Cooler across from woks on back cook line. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21105942

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Chicken and Fish uncovered in Walkin Freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

38-04-4

Detail 21105956

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Too dark to read thermometer and labels in back of both walk in coolers without flashlight. Warning

36-50-4

Detail 21105947

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21105950

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk bins of sugar, flour, cornstarch, msg without label or identification. Warning

Feb 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 20889676

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Time Extended

Feb 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 20883422

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lettuce and melons, tomato salad on buffet above 41F. Talked to manager about Time as a Public Health Control supplied form.

03B-01-6

Detail 20883418

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mussels on buffet at 130F. Manager corrected by removing to kitchen reheating to 169F and removing double pan from bottom on steam table. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20883419

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at wait station blocked by sanitizer bucket, stored in basin.

22-20-5

Detail 20883416

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

14-01-5

Detail 20883426

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled bowl in sugar bin. Manager removed and replaced with handled scoop. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 20883423

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler observed cardboard on rack shelves. Manager instructed employees to remove. Corrective Action Taken

10-12-5

Detail 20883425

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on dirty ice machine. Manager replaced with clean scoop in clean pan for storage. Corrected On-Site

10-04-5

Detail 20883421

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tongs and spatulas on plates placed outside sneeze guard for self service on buffet.

10-07-4

Detail 20883424

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon stored in room temperature water for self service at buffet.

08B-04-4

Detail 20883427

Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed bowls of food uncovered at buffet line, wonton noodles, chopped chives,croutons,salad dressing,

08B-12-5

Detail 20883420

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken in freezer not covered. Observed wonton noodles at back prep in plastic container not covered.Employee covered with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20883417

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed foods thawing at sushi counter at room temperature imitation crab 49F, raw chicken 46F. Manager corrected by putting all in cooler to cool down until prep cooks could prep. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 20358418

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Time Extended

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 14

08A-04-5

Detail 20351983

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over vegetables. Operator removed the item and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20351978

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, can opener. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20351976

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator placed a label on chicken and fruit. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20351981

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

35A-06-4

Detail 20351979

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed two fly glue ribbons with 15 dead flies. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-21-4

Detail 20351974

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20351982

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator educated the employee on using the correct scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20351980

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 20351984

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator educated the employee. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 20351972

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20351975

Basic - Food stored on floor. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 20351985

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20351977

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20351973

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in sitting non running water. Operator removed the item and thawed correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning