West Samoset, Manatee County

IZUMI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE LLC

4446, 3611 1 ST E, West Samoset, FL 34208

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Dec 17, 2024
City
West Samoset
County
Manatee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

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.

Dec 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 23429416

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in main kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23429417

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Time Extended

Dec 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Basic: 8Total: 8

51-11-4

Detail 23426343

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Person in charge secured tanks. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23426341

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in main kitchen area. Warning

12B-01-4

Detail 23426345

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen are employee eating while preparing food. Person in charge stopped employee and had him leave the kitchen. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23426346

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23426347

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by fountain in front kitchen area beverage glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23426342

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 23426344

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped single-service spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched. Person in charge placed handles up in a container.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23426340

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris behind grill in main kitchen area. Warning

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

13-03-4

Detail 23383390

Basic - 3 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 23383387

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area employees engaging in food preparation with wristbands and watches. Person in charge had them remove and wash hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23383391

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by fountain in front kitchen area beverage glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23383389

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.

25-02-4

Detail 23383388

Basic - Unwrapped single-service spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched. Person in charge placed handles up in a container. Corrected On-Site

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 22978813

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed I walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Chicken over Raw Beef. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22978814

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee wearing a bracelet. Employee removed bracelet and washed hand. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22978810

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

33-20-4

Detail 22978812

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle on North side of building.

21-12-4

Detail 22978811

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in back kitchen area. Person in charge placed wiping cloth in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22628467

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler raw Chicken over cooked Vegetables. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge in charge a copy of the handout in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 22628469

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some Employees used previous book and changed dates on certificates. Person in charge stated he will order new booklets and retrain. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22628468

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed in main kitchen employee drinking in food preparation area. Educated Person in charge on Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22628466

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in Sushi area microwave oven soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-13-4

Detail 22277245

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed in main kitchen area employee grabbed garbage can with bare hand and returned to doing food preparation and failed to wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22277247

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. George.

33-16-4

Detail 22277246

Basic - Open dumpster lid in North end of parking lot. Person in charge closed dumpster lid.

21-12-4

Detail 22277248

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cooks line in main kitchen area. Person in charge placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21798078

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy to Person in charge

11-26-1

Detail 21798080

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 a copy to Person in charge

16-03-4

Detail 21798079

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 21798081

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food and bottled beverage stored on floor in dry storage area. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21798082

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease in main kitchen area over wok station. Observed throughout main kitchen area soiled gaskets with mold like substance in Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in cooler.

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 21342497

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Chicken over Raw Shrimp. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCSFoods. Person in charge removed Chicken. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21342496

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21342495

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in 3 bay compartment sink area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21342494

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food and bottled beverage stored on floor in dry storage area. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21342498

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed towel. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21342493

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled at bar. Observed hood vents soiled with grease in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21342499

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered in Reach in freezer on cooks line. Person in charge cover food. Corrected On-Site

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 20899391

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting on clean gloves no Handwashing. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20899388

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari over cheese cake in Reach in freezer by wok station. Manager removed raw calamari. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 20899387

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table. Manager discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20899394

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook in main kitchen area preparing food. Cook put on hair restraint and washed hands.

36-22-4

Detail 20899393

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in 3 bay compartment sink area and dishwasher area.

08B-47-4

Detail 20899389

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in main kitchen area food stored on floor. Manager removed from floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20899386

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20899385

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in bar area ice scoop handle in ice. Manager removed and washed ice scoop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20899384

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth in food make area across from wok station underneath cutting board. Manager removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20899392

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled soda gun holster in bar area. Observed soiled shelves in Walk in cooler and throughout main kitchen area .

36-10-4

Detail 20899390

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors soiled under all equipment in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 20554422

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20554421

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended

38-02-4

Detail 20554423

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended

Sep 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 20Total: 23

35A-04-4

Detail 20549387

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three rodent droppings at back dry storage. The area is used for storage of items they no longer use in service. Operator removed droppings and cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20549371

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator removed the cleaning pad. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20549370

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at sushi hand wash sink at wall. Operator put paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20549385

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

14-01-5

Detail 20549390

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Educated employee regarding using scoop with handle. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20549375

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20549368

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 20549389

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. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20549374

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

35A-03-4

Detail 20549377

Basic - Dead roaches on premises One dead roach behind grill. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20549386

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In Walk in Freezer . Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-23-4

Detail 20549382

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed sponge at sushi station. Operator discarded sponge. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20549378

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20549369

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food on floor in back dry storage, rice, soda pop boxes. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20549381

Basic - Food stored on floor by ice machine. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20549388

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 20549380

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed from service area. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20549372

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed from oven handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 20549384

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed three containers of rice not labeled. Operator labeled rice containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-34-4

Detail 20549376

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Warning

38-02-4

Detail 20549379

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 20549373

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed extra equipment, boxes, buckets, furniture in dry storage and back dry storage. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 20549383

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors under shelving, equipment, and refrigeration with significant amount of food debris throughout entire kitchen, Walk in Cooler and freezer, and dry storage. Educated operator regarding the need to keep entire establishment clear of debris. Warning