SOYA SUSHI BAR OF FLORIDA

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed COOKED RICE (63F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager prepared the night before. Warning

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. Observed dishwasher machine at ware washing area at 0ppm. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed COOKED RICE (63F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager prepared the night before. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at preparation area with a cup in it. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at cook line and sushi bar with no paper towels. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at cook line and sushi bar with no soap. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed A/C vents throughout kitchen area soiled with debris. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at sushi bar with deep grooves and not easily cleaned. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation at kitchen area wearing watches. Warning

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a beard guard. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at sushi bar reach inn cooler torn and in poor condition. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bok choy, limes and lettuce stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor at dry storage. Manager placed on shelf. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler/ Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese cake at dessert reach in cooler at kitchen area not covered. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Repeat Violation Warning

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 shrimp in reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Krab sticks (125F - Hot Holding); maduros (119F - Hot Holding) at hot holding equipment at front counter. As per manager, less than 4 hours. Manager increase elevation for rapid reheating. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at cook line. Warning

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at cook line. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over reach-in freezer at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at three compartment sink area. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front sushi counter cutting boards and cutting boards at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored above preparation table. Speaker was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees at cook line engaging in food preparation without a beard guard. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line and reach-in coolers at sushi bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocados on floor next to walk-in cooler, plastic containers of soy sauce on floor at preparation area, and plastic containers of portioned sauces on floor at walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed co Rainer of salt and sugar not labeled with common name at preparation area. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed main kitchen chlorine sanitizer reading at 00ppm. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over scrambled eggs in low boy cook line cooler. Chef rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed first reading of chlorine sanitizer bucket at +200 ppm. Manager adjusted sanitizer to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand wash sink at rear bar. Observed front handwash sink being utilized as dump sink. Warning

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 no certified food manager in establishment. Warning

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 no currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by three compartment sink handwash sink. And in kitchen line hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at three compartment sink hand wash area and at rear bar sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on water filter behind ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in freezer handles. Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over reachin freezer area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front sushi counter and rear of bar. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle being stored on prep surface. Employee removed bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cel phone stored above prep station. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch at sushi station while doing food preparation. Warning

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees at sushi station engaging in food preparation without a beard guard. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting at dish area. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at walk in cooler, side sandwich reach in cooler t kitchen area, and reach-in coolers at sushi bar area. Warning

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed sushi rice being held in wooden bowl at kitchen area.. Warning

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocados on floor walk in cooler. Also observed oil and corn flakes stored on floor in dry storage. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in triple door upright reach in freezer at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer soiled at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak under dishwasher. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food not covered in cook line low boy. Warning

Basic - Walk - in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving soiled. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored sanitizer bucket on cook line. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 3+ live fruit flies on counter near espresso machine and 5+ live fruit flies near floor drain behind bar counter. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed various food containers of raw shrimp and raw salmon, stored above boxes of vegetables inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over containers of raw beef inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed masago (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (51F - Cold Holding); krab salad w/ tempura flakes (55F - Cold Holding) located at sushi station due to double containers, food items not stored directly into reach in cooler unit. Observed white rice (75F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (74F - Cold Holding) located at kitchen prep counter, holding at room temperature. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (109F - Hot Holding) located next to kitchen cookline. Observed sweet plantains (95F - Hot Holding); fried sushi roll (122F - Hot Holding); fried imitation krab (100F - Hot Holding) under hot lamp at sushi station. Observed white rice (95F - Hot Holding); fried rice (99F - Hot Holding); sunny side eggs (74F - Hot Holding) located at kitchen prep counter holding at room temperature. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen equipment stored in handwash sink located next to rice warmers at kitchen area. Chef removed kitchen equipment stored in sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed final rinse temperature at 110F located at hot water sanitizing dish machine at kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. None provided at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to rice cookers, near kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with no date indicating when filter was last serviced, located behind kitchen ice machine. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Chef use bowl/plate with no handle to dispense sushi rice and rice held at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located behind bar. Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing located above reach in freezer at corner/side kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents located above warewashing area. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at front sushi prep station. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed large wooden sushi bowl used to prepare sushi rice, located at kitchen area. These bowls are made of soft woods such as cypress. Soft wood is not acceptable for use as a food-contact surface. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of citrus oranges and limes stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located behind bar. Employee placed handle of ice scoop in an upright position. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen cookline. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small spoons at sushi station stored in standing water at 64F. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food containers of panko bread crumbs, cornflakes, tempura batter, flour and tempura flakes not identified, stored next to kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately fifteen live fruit flies/flying insects landing on ceiling pat back kitchen area above outer mop sink closet door. Observed at bar area approximately three live flying insects landing on dish machine. Warning

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter for swai used to make ceviche, which is offered raw. As per manager, raw fish is purchased from Restaurant Depot. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler calamari stored over unwashed potatoes. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw beef stored over raw salmon located in walk in cooler. Observed in lowboy cooler at cookline drawer, raw chicken stored over raw beef ribs. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed masago (52F - Cold Holding) located on prep table at sushi station, less than 4 hours. Advise to manager to place food items into reach in cooler to maintain temperatures at +or- 41F and below. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded shrimp (120F - Hot Holding) located under heating lamp at sushi prep station, less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. Print and emailed to operator at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at rear sink next to walk in cooler, sink blocked by ladder. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink across from prep area of kitchen, a sponge and ice cream scoop stored inside sink. Observed at sink in dish washing area a serving tray and tongs stored. Observed throughout establishment all hand washing sinks with items stored inside. Manager began removing items during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. At time of inspection observed dish machine operating as a hot water sanitizing unit, no measuring device provided. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at all sinks in establishment no paper towels available. Manager provided and stocked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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. Print and emailed to operator at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at all sinks in establishment no soap available. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed at bar area dish machine not dispensing due to no sanitizer available. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at sushi station, handle for hot water is loose, not allowing hot water to be turned on. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located by bar. Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above reach in freezers at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at cook line prep area. Observed clean utensils stored in same container as soiled utensils. Manager removed utensils from prep area to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed next to reach in freezers sushi bowl on floor. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cups at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sushi prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in walk in cooler a 2 liter open bottle of soda stored next to almond milk. Observed at prep table employee charger in serving bowl. Observed at prep table employee cellphone store on table. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area, floors are soiled. Observed drain at mop sink and bar area soiled. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler yams, plastic bottles of soy sauce, avocados and soy beans stored on floor. Observed in dry storage closet bags of rice, bags of sugar, containers of oil all stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer where ice cream is stored next to the office. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area ice bin. Manager placed scoop upright in ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at sink across from kitchen prep area, restrooms used by employees, bar area and sushi prep station. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryer and cooker soiled with food buildup. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. Observed kitchen fan next to prep area with an accumulation of dust. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels for tempura flakes on new container that was storing cooked white rice. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up, observed next to cookline prep area. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed next to reach in freezer box of napkins on floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer next to office, container of ice cream not covered. Warning

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed soiled empty black crates, stacked on wall next to mop closet. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop sink closet. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt or sugar not label. Employee labeled sugar container located under kitchen counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over beef in the walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef at the cook line. Observed raw shell eggs over salmon in the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed chicken (48F - Cooling) as per the label and manager it was prepared yesterday.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); salmon (48F - Cold Holding); tuna (48F - Cold Holding). As per the manager he took temperatures at 10 am and all items were in range. The manager moved the food to the reach in freezer for a quick chill a called maintenance. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed chicken (48F - Cooling) as per the label and manager it was prepared yesterday.

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. Poster provided via email.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen and bar. The manager put towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the bar. The manager inverted the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the sushi station. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the sushi station. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed the shelves in the dry storage area approximately two inches above the floor. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large container of sugar on the floor in the bar area. The manager moved it. Observed several containers of cooking oil on the floor in the dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer by the ice machine. Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop on top of the ice machine. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the prep area. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs on the oven door. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar area. Sign provided via email. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the sushi station. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed severl case of paper goods on the floor in the dry storage area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers no inverted. The manager inverted the items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container of sugar not labeled at the bar area. Warning