KINOKO SUSHI BAR AND ASIAN CUISINE

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 any food handlers training for Oscar Izaguirre, Edil Izaguirre, Monruedee Ketthiangkit and Ingrid Rodriguez. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed no proof of any food handlers training for Oscar Izaguirre, Edil Izaguirre, Monruedee Ketthiangkit and Ingrid Rodriguez. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used to store vegetables inside of reach in cooler in kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef inside of reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (55 F - Cold Holding); scallops (50 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (56 F - Cold Holding); bamboo strips (56 F - Cold Holding); soft tofu (57 F - Cold Holding); chicken dumplings (57 F - Cold Holding). As per manager, all items were stored at top counter for less than 4 hours. Employees took items into reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed no written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea. Operator was provided poster via email.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside of hand wash sink. Sushi chef removed sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not identify raw items. Employee marked raw items on menu at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

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/ observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager on duty. Certified manager arrived at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 any food handlers training for Oscar Izaguirre, Edil Izaguirre, Monruedee Ketthiangkit and Ingrid Rodriguez.

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. Observed no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge of foodborne illnesses. Operator was provided forms via email.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen with an ambient temperature of 50 F. Manager called technician. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed sushi chef and employee in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside of ice machine at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed handle from touching ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs from door handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was provided poster via email.