Tampa, Hillsborough County

THE ASIAN KITCHEN UT

117 S HYDE PARK AVE, Tampa, FL 33606

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Sep 11, 2024
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

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.

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

10-05-5

Detail 23136112

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 79F. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23136116

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin.

14-69-4

Detail 23136115

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside black reach in freezer in kitchen area.

10-20-4

Detail 23136114

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.

42-01-4

Detail 23136113

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by double door freezer.

Jun 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

10-05-5

Detail 22946909

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 88F.

01B-02-5

Detail 22946912

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic and oil held on time was put away at end of night and was being reused the following morning.

03F-02-5

Detail 22946913

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. No time stamp on garlic and oil,rice noodles. Chef added time stamp to items. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22946915

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by small refrigerator has a dishes stored inside it.

16-37-1

Detail 22946908

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chemical test kit at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22946914

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/

21-04-4

Detail 22946911

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

08B-39-4

Detail 22946910

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not washed before preparation avocado still has sticker on it inside reach in cooler.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 22826941

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 22826943

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Naila Conlaco hired one year ago has no food handlers certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: No food handlers certification for Naila Conlaco Admin Complaint

10-20-4

Detail 22826942

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 22826944

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 22826945

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 22658341

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03F-02-5

Detail 22658340

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. Garlic and oil held on time has no time markers. Chef added proper time markers to garlic and oil. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22658335

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

53B-02-5

Detail 22658334

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Naila Conlaco hired one year ago has no food handlers certification. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22658338

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. Emailed operator education packet this is the second education packet posters have yet to be posted. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22658333

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by food preparation table.

14-01-5

Detail 22658336

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22658337

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22658332

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on food preparation table.

51-13-4

Detail 22658339

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-18-6

Detail 22658331

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 22185819

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked tofu stored in non food grade paper towels. Repeat Violation

03F-01-5

Detail 22185824

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Oil and garlic held on time has no time markers.

16-37-1

Detail 22185820

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

11-26-1

Detail 22185823

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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22185826

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink next to rice cooker. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22185821

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin.

36-17-5

Detail 22185822

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22185825

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.

29-49-6

Detail 22185818

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.

14-17-4

Detail 22185817

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 21750480

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up raw tuna with gloves on took off gloves and put on new ones starting working without washing hands. Had a discussion with 'employee about proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

14-86-1

Detail 21750478

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade cloth on top of bread inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

50-17-3

Detail 21750476

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03F-02-5

Detail 21750479

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. Chicken held on time as a public health control has no time stamp. Manager added proper time markers to chicken. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21750473

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by kitchen entrance.

14-01-5

Detail 21750474

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as a scoop inside rice bin. Employee removed bowl from rice bin. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21750475

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.

36-17-5

Detail 21750470

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area.

10-17-4

Detail 21750481

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler lids. Chef removed knife and placed at 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21750477

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler next to sauté station has buildup of mold-like substance and old food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 21750472

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves overtop 3 compartment sink.

08B-17-4

Detail 21750471

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado's not washed before cutting avocado's still have stickers on them.

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

08B-38-4

Detail 21331272

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallons of grease stored on floor in dry storage area. Owner removed grease and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21331273

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Time Extended

21-10-4

Detail 21331271

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. Cloth sitting on table next to cooks line. Employee properly stored cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21331270

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients next to oven. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Time Extended

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-29-4

Detail 21167696

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched refrigerator door handle then touched a soiled cloth, opened a bag of chicken without washing hands. Had a conversation with employee about proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21167700

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. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21167693

Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallons of grease stored on floor in dry storage area. Owner removed grease and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21167695

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21167698

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop of of 3 compartment sink. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 21167699

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. Cloth sitting on table next to cooks line. Employee properly stored cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21167697

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21167694

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients next to oven. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-17-5

Detail 20995946

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cooks line are broken and in disrepair.

10-08-5

Detail 20995944

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20995943

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in cooler with ready to eat food. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20995945

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying.

02D-01-5

Detail 20995942

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food have no labeling of ingredients.

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 20429200

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cut ready to eat limes in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved salmon to bottom shelf at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20429205

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice noodles stored on reach in cooler temping at 52 °F (re-temped 49°), fresh garlic and oil mixture on prep table temping at 65°F (re-temped 60°) operator placed items in reach in cooler at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 20429202

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

41-17-4

Detail 20429201

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid next to three compartment sink. Operator labeled as surface sanitizer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20429203

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense rice in container under prep table.

14-11-4

Detail 20429197

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket time on reach in cooler by cooks line.

10-20-4

Detail 20429199

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment oven door handle between uses.

16-46-4

Detail 20429204

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

21-45-1

Detail 20429198

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer bucket chlorine solution testing at 200ppm, operator remade solution retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site