Homestead, Miami-Dade County

SUVI THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT

250 N. HOMESTEAD BLVD., Homestead, FL 33030

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Apr 25, 2025
City
Homestead
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 23734900

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler across from the stove. As per operator for less than 2 hours food was placed there.

03F-02-5

Detail 23734893

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking but the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Establishment opens at 11:30. Rice was cooked around 11 :30 am.

16-37-1

Detail 23734897

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

14-74-7

Detail 23734898

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 thermometer was at 53°F at unit across the grill. Employee was advised to stop using equipment until it is fixed.

14-11-5

Detail 23734894

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

35B-01-4

Detail 23734899

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the door in the dry storage. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23734895

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23734901

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23734896

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a tuna package and 2 fish fillets stored inside the 3 compartment sink. Employee was advised to store food inside the reach in cooler or thaw food with running water. Employee placed food inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 23478298

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (73 F - Hot Holding). As per employee rice was left outside since yesterday. Stop sale was issued.

03B-01-6

Detail 23478307

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (73 F - Cold Holding) As per employee rice was left outside since yesterday. Stop sale was issued.

31B-02-4

Detail 23478308

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 23478306

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed trice inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee over 24 hour.

50-09-4

Detail 23478300

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 23478305

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a red cutting board no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23478299

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23478303

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. At the sushi station.

35B-01-4

Detail 23478304

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23478301

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on the floor if the walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 23478297

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located by the walk in cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 23478302

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food stored inside the reach in freezer not covered.

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 7Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 22871354

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 chlorine was 0 ppm.

22-45-4

Detail 22871347

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm.Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized

08A-04-5

Detail 22871345

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored above sprouts inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed sprouts at the top. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 22871346

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored by the grill. As per employee Eggs were stored outside around 11:00 am this morning. Employee placed eggs inside the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22871356

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Restaurant opened at 11:30. Rice was cooked at 11:00 am.

14-09-4

Detail 22871355

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a red cutting board not longer cleanable. Employee replaced it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22871350

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored in preparation table. Employees removed the phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-02-4

Detail 22871352

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 22871348

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22871349

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the door by the storage.

33-15-4

Detail 22871351

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22871353

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22615464

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (52 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler inside the grill. As per employee they placed foods around 11:30. Employees removed the foods and stored them inside the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed beef (52 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler inside the grill. As per employee they placed foods around 11:30. Employees removed the foods and stored them inside the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22615460

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board not longer cleanable at the sushi station.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed a cutting board not longer cleanable at the sushi station.. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22615463

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the sushi counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the sushi counter. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22615465

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is missing the lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is missing the lid. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22615462

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22615461

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar, flour not identified. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Observed containers with sugar, flour not identified. Time Extended

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 22483834

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (52 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler inside the grill. As per employee they placed foods around 11:30. Employees removed the foods and stored them inside the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22483824

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. Form was provided. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22483827

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 manager certification expired 11/30/2023. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22483836

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22483825

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 was provided. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22483828

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Once cooked rice inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22483831

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board not longer cleanable at the sushi station.. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 22483832

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an unenclosed glass in a food preparation table. Employee discarded the soda. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22483833

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

33-16-4

Detail 22483835

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is missing the lid. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22483837

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer is soiled with blood at the bottom. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22483826

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

21-12-4

Detail 22483829

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation tables. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22483830

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar, flour not identified. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 16Total: 25

08A-02-6

Detail 21940969

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over spring rolls at reach in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21940980

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler preparation area. And raw beef stored over vegetables at standing two doors reach in cooler. Operator moved the raw products to another reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

08A-17-6

Detail 21940970

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp at reach in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21940971

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (59 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (59 F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (58 F - Cold Holding); pasta (56 F - Cold Holding) at preparation reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 2.5 hrs. Operator moved the products to a reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Final temperature: raw beef (39 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (34 F - Cold Holding); pasta (39 F - Cold Holding). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21940978

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual at hand wash sink located next to fryer.

16-36-4

Detail 21940977

Intermediate - No color/concentration chlorine comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21940974

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to fryer. Repeat Violation

05-06-4

Detail 21940976

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer not calibrated (40°F).

41-17-4

Detail 21940975

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter.

14-01-5

Detail 21940968

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed utensil with no handle inside of spring rolls sauce. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21940964

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not stored inverted at shelf under preparation table. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21940966

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.

35B-01-4

Detail 21940979

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 21940982

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled under the customer's tables at dining area. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21940983

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed window at preparation area broken.

10-08-5

Detail 21940963

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved the handle. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21940967

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between hand wash sink and wall at front counter. Operator removed the knives and moved them to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 21940973

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil with handle touching the flour. Operator moved the handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21940962

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler preparation area.

23-03-4

Detail 21940972

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gasket soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 21940965

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled.

14-20-4

Detail 21940981

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under preparation table at kitchen area.

29-49-6

Detail 21940984

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at preparation area.

21-12-4

Detail 21940960

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on preparation table.

02D-01-5

Detail 21940961

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified by common name under preparation table. Repeat Violation

Sep 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 23

14-31-5

Detail 21355077

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed noodles and shredded carrots stored inside of nonfood grade bags at walk in cooler. Operator changed the products to a ziplock bags. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21355090

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over dumplings and spring rolls at white reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 21355082

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shells eggs stored over unwashed carrots at walk-in cooler. Operator moved the shells eggs to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21355087

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp in the same container with raw beef. Operator separated the products. Corrective Action Taken

08A-17-6

Detail 21355072

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish at reach in freezer. And raw chicken stored over scallops and raw beef at the white reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw chicken to the bottom part and the raw fish to the top. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21355084

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) and raw shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager for less than two hours. Manager moved the products to the bottom part for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21355080

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken broth (124 F - Hot Holding) at stove. As per manager for three hours. Manager discarded the product. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21355079

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at sushi station.

16-36-4

Detail 21355076

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.

31B-02-4

Detail 21355094

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sushi station.

16-37-1

Detail 21355081

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

03F-10-5

Detail 21355075

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The written procedures was provided to fill out with rice for sushi. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21355092

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used to dispense the rice. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21355073

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pot not stored inverted under preparation table kitchen area.

13-03-4

Detail 21355083

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At sushi station.

35B-01-4

Detail 21355091

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-01-4

Detail 21355093

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under cook equipments, refrigerators, preparation tables at kitchen.

10-01-5

Detail 21355086

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in use utensils stored with handle touching the salt and peanuts inside of the containers. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21355078

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles no stored inverted on the preparation table. Manager inverted the single service articles. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21355088

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on the preparation table. Operator moved the towels to the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 21355085

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at 0 ppm. Manager added tables to get 300 ppm. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21355074

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 21355089

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and peanut containers not identified by common name.

Jun 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 21140465

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at +200ppm. Admin Complaint

08A-08-5

Detail 21140469

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over vegetables at reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed raw chicken over vegetables at reach in freezer located at cook area. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 21140473

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw duck over raw beef and raw fish at reach in freezer storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed raw duck and raw beef not commercially packaged over ice cream, scallops, and vegetables at reach in freezer located next to walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 21140466

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw pork at reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed raw beef next to and over to raw shrimp at reach in freezer located at cook line. Operator started to relocate the products. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21140475

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic in oil (100F - Cold Holding) at stove. As per operator was there since yesterday. Operator discarded the product. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed garlic in oil at 90°F at preparation table. As per operator for more than four hours. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21140467

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (100F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator since yesterday. And raw shells eggs at room temperature. Operator discarded the product. And moved the shells eggs to the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed garlic in oil at 90°F at preparation table. As per operator for more than four hours. Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21140460

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed rice no time marked at sushi place. As per operator was provided two hours ago. Operator started to time marking. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed rice no time marked at sushi place. As per operator was provided two hours and half hours ago. Admin Complaint

53B-15-4

Detail 21140470

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed the employees at preparation area has not received training of the cooking temperatures, cooling methods and cold holding temperatures, and right order to stored raw animal food at reach in cooler and freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed the employees at preparation area has not received training of the cooking temperatures, cooling methods and cold holding temperatures, and the right order to stored raw animal food at reach in cooler and freezer. Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21140463

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located at sushi station. And one located next to three compartment sink preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located at sushi station. And one located next to three compartment sink preparation area. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21140462

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

16-03-4

Detail 21140459

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Admin Complaint

16-21-4

Detail 21140471

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Admin Complaint

24-05-4

Detail 21140468

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not stored inverted under preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed clean containers not stored inverted under preparation table Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21140464

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three cutting boards has cut marks at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed three cutting boards has cut marks at preparation area. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21140461

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21140472

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gasket soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gasket soiled. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21140474

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled. Time Extended

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 13Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 30

22-41-4

Detail 20970479

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 chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Repeat Violation Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 20970453

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation without wash hands at preparation area. Warning

12A-10-4

Detail 20970472

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the employee of sushi place touched his face and started to prepare food without washing hands. The Employee was informed that he must wash his hands before starting prepared food. Employee washed his hand. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-05-5

Detail 20970466

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a utensil stored in water at 80°F at preparation area. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 20970459

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside of nonfood bags at reach in freezer storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-08-5

Detail 20970457

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over vegetables at reach in freezer. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 20970456

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw duck over raw beef and raw fish at reach in freezer storage area. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 20970471

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shells eggs and raw chicken over unwashed carrots. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20970458

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef in the same container with raw shrimp at reach in cooler. Operator separated the products. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 20970463

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw pork at reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20970470

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic in oil (100F - Cold Holding) at stove. As per operator was there since yesterday. Operator discarded the product. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20970461

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (100F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator since yesterday. And raw shells eggs at room temperature. Operator discarded the product. And moved the shells eggs to the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20970476

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed rice no time marked at sushi place. As per operator was provided two hours ago. Operator started to time marking. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-15-4

Detail 20970465

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed the employees at preparation area has not received training of the cooking temperatures, cooling methods and cold holding temperatures, and right order to stored raw animal food at reach in cooler and freezer. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20970477

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located at sushi station. And one located next to three compartment sink preparation area. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20970454

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. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 20970474

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 20970455

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

24-05-4

Detail 20970469

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not stored inverted under preparation table. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20970452

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20970462

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three cutting boards has cut marks at preparation area. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20970478

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint at sushi station and preparation area.. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20970473

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20970467

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a ginger container stored on floor next to reach in cooler sushi station. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20970475

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

23-03-4

Detail 20970468

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gasket soiled. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20970480

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20970460

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20970481

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet of preparation sink and three compartment sink. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20970464

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation tables at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 20637489

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 sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Operator adjusted the dishwasher machine. Final concentration 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

09-01-4

Detail 20637499

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee touching the cooked chicken with their bare hands. Employee was informed that they need to use gloves. Employee put gloves. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 20637491

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed noodles inside of nonfood grade bags at walk.

08A-17-6

Detail 20637497

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over vegetables, raw beef next to shrimps at reach in freezer cook line. Operator was informed the correct order of the products. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20637490

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues at hand wash sink located next to fryers and an employee washed a pan in the hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 20637494

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 20637504

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle inside of rice. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20637492

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 20637502

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, sushi station.

35B-01-4

Detail 20637493

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20637503

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a oil container on floor under preparation table cook line. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20637501

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three in used tongs on oven door. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 20637498

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located at cook line. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20637496

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 20637500

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20637495

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table at cook line. Repeat Violation