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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on soda on soda machine in lobby is soiled. Employees cleaned soda nozzles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored overtop reach in cooler on cooks line. Management removed and properly stored drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and soy sauce stored on floor on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside white freezer at end of cooks line in store area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between wall and reach in cooler. Manager removed and placed knifes at dishwasher.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting bard in back kitchen area. Chef removed cloth and washed cutting board. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in sink thawing at room temperature. Chef placed chicken under running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. News paper used to line pan of egg rolls inside restaurant on cooks line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Liquid eggs stored overtop cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has a buckle stored inside it. Manager removed bucket and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees using hair restraints in kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Food preparation table with raw chicken being prepared is right next to dishwasher touching where clean dishes exit dishwasher. Manager moved table away from dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.

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

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed and properly stored ice scoop.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Green onions not washed before preparation. Employee washed onions. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. January 3rd 2023 denial due to lack of communication. Establishment went on plan review and received deficiency letter and was canceled due to lack of communication . Discussed with operator on going through plan review. Establishment renting restaurant next door, both restaurant connected with double door allowing access between both restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: No new plan submitted. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board, red. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Admin Complaint

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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, operator primed tested 50 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 46 F in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in chicken inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Ice build up in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cook line. Raw chicken over cut vegetables in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 56 F on counter, operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting boards throughout kitchen. Soda machine.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cup in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse wet wiping cloth in handwash sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to walk in cooler.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee bag hanging next to dry storage.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in dry storage.

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tool over bag of rice in dry storage.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm chlorine, opened remade tested 50 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched face and went back to chopping vegetables. Manager had employee wash their hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw ducks hanging over three compartment sink temped at 76F. Operator explained that ducks had only been there for an hour. Operator placed ducks back into walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan review is unable to complete application review process due to missing information on application. Plan reviewer has notified operator on 9/12, 10/28 and 12/9 about the deficient plans. As of 3/9, plan review has not received any attempts of communication from operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has deep grooves inside of surface.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on counter. Manager removed water bottle.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and hat on food items in dry storage area. Managers moved removed items. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pot and pans on shelf are not inverted and have water inside of them. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken on floor.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon sitting in 75F water. Manager replaced water with 162F water.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken on tray at prep sink. Operator put chicken back in refrigerator. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over ready to eat chicken.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on counter temped at 112F. Fried chicken on counter temped at 66F. Employee explained that items had been on counter for an hour. Manager had employee place rice and chicken in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Plan review is unable to complete application review process due to missing information on application. Plan reviewer has notified operator on 9/12, 10/28 and 12/9 about the deficient plans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezers in dry storage area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in ware washing area has red grease on it.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employee handling cut and cleaned cabbage with bare hands to place in walk-in cooler for storage. Discussed proper glove use and no bare hand contact with ready to eat items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Not observed. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used in reach in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Thank you bags in reach in freezer next to pepsi fridge. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani chlorine bucket exceeded200ppm, Employee remade bucket 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: No sanitizer buckets set up. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Most recent plans on file do not match the current layout (plans are from previous owner from 2011). - there has been a dish machine added next to the existing three comparment sink, as well as a two compartment sink that is used for prep. - there is no staff restroom in the kitchen. - the ice machine is located to the right of the three comparment sink. - the sushi bar is not drawn in the correct area, it goes the opposite direction of the kitchen (should be rotated 90). - there is also a secondary kitchen that is on the second side of the restaurant. It is through two swinging doors. - there is reach in coolers all along the outside wall of the kitchen and one in the middle. The kitchen has one handwash sink, a three compartment sink, a four top burner, a flattop grill and a hood system. Operator stated he took the second side over about 8 years ago.. plan review applications denied on 5/13/2022 due to lack of communication. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: No plans have been submitted to Plan review. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Pans on clean dish rack are wet nesting. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Jacket and purse on rack of dry goods Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Purse on rack of dry goods. Employee removed purse. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, microwave handle, gasket walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Items soiled with grease or old food debris, Hood filters, microwave handle, gasket walk-in cooler Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Number 10 cans on cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Reuse of number 10 cans on cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. No running water on thawing chicken. Employee turned water on Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Thawing shrimp, chicken and beef in standing water. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over carrots in reach in cooler. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Raw beef over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator relocated pooled eggs. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three comparment sink. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. Employee re washed hands in handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer and bowl stored in handwash sink. Items removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Most recent plans on file do not match the current layout (plans are from previous owner from 2011). - there has been a dish machine added next to the existing three comparment sink, as well as a two compartment sink that is used for prep. - there is no staff restroom in the kitchen. - the ice machine is located to the right of the three comparment sink. - the sushi bar is not drawn in the correct area, it goes the opposite direction of the kitchen (should be rotated 90). - there is also a secondary kitchen that is on the second side of the restaurant. It is through two swinging doors. - there is reach in coolers all along the outside wall of the kitchen and one in the middle. The kitchen has one handwash sink, a three compartment sink, a four top burner, a flattop grill and a hood system. Operator stated he took the second side over about 8 years ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Operator still hasn't submitted plans to Plan Review at time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls, cooked pasta. Multiple items in walk in cooler. Operator had employees date mark at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking broth on the line/over the hot holding station. Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from clear plastic storage container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping with no hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted shelves throughout restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored in soap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared with plaza. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg cartons used in walk in cooler to put containers onto. Re using metal cans for food storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered bowl of raw onions under handwash sink. Water observe dripping on it when hands are washed. Discussed proper storage with employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer in hallway to bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-31: Still observed. Time Extended