ASSA RESTAURANT

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in the kitchen soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal trays stored inside handwashing sink by the sushi station.

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran the water for approximately 10 minutes and temperature is 75F.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran the water for approximately 10 minutes and temperature is 75F.

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries and flour stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife in between reach in cooler at the front counter. Operator removed. Observed 2 knives between prep table and wall. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. Time Extended

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 employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Handwashing sink sign is not posted in the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwashing sink used to dump coffee and kitchen handwashing sink with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed front counter handwashing sink used to dump coffee and kitchen handwashing sink with food debris. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink with hot water at 81F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed 3 compartment sink with hot water at 81F. Time Extended

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 employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed all handwashing sinks with hot water of 81F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed all handwashing sinks with hot water of 81F. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphones on top of prep area in the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed cellphones on top of prep area in the front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 5 medicine bottles on top of the prep table by the coffee station in the front counter. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 6+ flies in the front handwashing sink, 1 dead fly inside a cream cheese container in the front counter reach in cooler, item was discarded, approximately 4 live flies in the kitchen by the dry storage area, 2 live flies by the handwashing sink next to the bathroom. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 dead fly inside a cream cheese container in the front counter reach in cooler, item was discarded. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (86F - Hot Holding) stored in the rice maker since over night, operator discarded item. 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 (86F - Hot Holding) stored in the rice maker since over night, operator discarded item. Observed cheese pizza (86F - Hot Holding); spinach calzone (79F - Hot Holding); focacha with cheese and tomatoes (89F - Hot Holding) placed 20 minutes before inspection. Operator would like to use time as a public health. Provided form to operator. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ware washing hand washing sink blocked by cutting boards. Operator removed. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwashing sink used to dump coffee and kitchen handwashing sink with food debris. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna and raw salmon on the menu not identified. Operator marked items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink with hot water at 81F. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter and kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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 employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter, warewashing and kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cheese pizza (86F - Hot Holding); spinach calzone (79F - Hot Holding); focacha with cheese and tomatoes (89F - Hot Holding) placed 20 minutes before inspection. Operator would like to use time as a public health. Provided form to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed all handwashing sinks with hot water of 81F. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in the flour container in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphones on top of prep area in the front counter. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor, and bag of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the pizza station and front counter reach in coolers. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed employee vaping the in the lobby of restaurant. Warning