PACIFIC COUNTER

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercial ROP fish thawing in reach in cooler and not removed from packaging. Operator removed the items from packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the outside of the dish machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended

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 no proof of food handler training certifications for staff employed for more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: No proof of food handlers training for any employees employed for more than 60 days. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Observed sushi rice not being monitored or recorded on ph monitoring form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Employees were unable to provide monitoring of sushi rice. Owner was not there and they couldn't find the paper work. Employees understood how and when to monitor. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale inside and outside of dish machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean rice cookers stored on the floor. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris build up and soiled floors under the kitchen tables, dishmachine and ice machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Time Extended

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale inside and outside of dish machine.

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean rice cookers stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris build up and soiled floors under the kitchen tables and behind ice machine.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white containers unlabeled in back kitchen. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment using vinegar as a preservative for sushi rice with no HACCP or Variance.

Intermediate - Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment using vinegar as a preservative for sushi rice with no HACCP or Variance.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors around and under the dishwasher.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed strip hanging above prep area. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substances stored to the right of single serve cups. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bubble tea station utensils in standing water. Employee removed to wash and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to-go bowls being used as a scoop stored inside dry ingredient containers on storage shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above prep table on food storage shelf. Operator moved. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tapioca pearls being held at 72°F. Operator stated that they have been out an hour after the cooking process. Operator placed the cooked tapioca pearls in the freezer to rapidly cool the cooked tapioca pearls to 41°F or below. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in stand up reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of conforming to the rules of the food code was reinforced to the person in charge to avoid repeat violations in the future Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing door spring in disrepair at back door. As a repeat violation the importance of conforming to the rules of the food code was reinforced to the person in charge to avoid repeat violations in the future Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers in prep area containing unidentifiable items not in the original container without label. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bbq sauce (45°F - Cold Holding); egg based sauce (45°F - Cold Holding). Operator provided temperature logs and items were placed in freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers not properly air dried.

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed upright reach-in cooler with torn gasket.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensils stored in standing water. Operator corrected by removing utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not stored inverted. Operator corrected by inverting. Corrected On-Site