EL SUSHI BY SOYA

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container in the handwashing sink at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation 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 five employees at the time of inspection without a certified food manager present. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter behind ice machine at kitchen area missing service date. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at the interior of ice machine at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pot on shelf over ice machine not inverted. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee at front co7nter engaging in food preparation watch. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed Plastic containers at warewashing area wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle at cook line. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler in front of fryer at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler in front of fryers. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over peppers at reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over seaweed at reach-in cooler at cook line. Coached person in charge in correct procedure. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (64F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per person in charge, less than 1 hour. Product was moved to a reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed cooked rice at front counter used for sushi at . Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at kitchen. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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/ Warning

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 John, Rafael, Anarellis, and Ray working for more than 60 days with no food handlers training. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen. Soap was provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control but no written plan available. Provided form to person in charge. Warning

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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at kitchen soiled inside. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Machine is not being used. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed plastic bottle stored over preparation table at cook line. Plastic bottle was removed. Coached chef on correct procedure. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef at cook line using a bracelet while doing food preparation. Coached chef on correct procedure. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers stored next to three compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water plastic bottles and plastic container of soy sauce stored on floor at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at kitchen. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at cook line. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler at front counter and at cook line under microwave. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink, reach-in freezer near cook line, and reach-in coolers at cook line with gaskets soiled. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in cooler across from fryers soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sushi trays stored on floor at dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to microwave at cook line. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers of flour not labeled at kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed no certified food manager for establishment. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed no chlorine test strips available. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance and front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance and front counter. Soap was provided. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at both bathrooms doors. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved at cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed green cutting board grooved at cookline. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from ceiling tile at entrance to kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed water leaking from ceiling tile at entrance to kitchen. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed raw salmon and white fish purchased from The Sea Shop with no parasite destruction letter. Coached person in charge in correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding) at cookline. As per, manager 2 hours. Rice was moved to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with metal container at front counter. 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 for establishment. 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance, front counter, and both bathrooms. Paper was provided for handwashing sinks at kitchen area and bathrooms. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance and front counter. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. Warning

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved at cookline. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone over preparation table at cookline. Also observed, plastic water bottle and soda bottle inside reach-in freezer at cookline and plastic water bottles inside reach-in freezer at front counter. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of carry out plastic containers and chopsticks stored on floor at dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of crab sticks being thawed inside plastic container full of water at three compartment sink. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Water leaking from ceiling tile at entrance to kitchen. Warning