South Miami, Miami-Dade County

AKASHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

5830 S DIXIE HWY, South Miami, FL 33143-3645

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 Intermediate
Dec 10, 2025
City
South Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-31-4

Detail 24241837

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 24241833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in container of rice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 24241838

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 across cook line with a,being temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp shumai (51F - Cold Holding); tempura shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (47F); cooked broccoli (49F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 24241834

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 personal bag and clothes on rack above triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended** Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 24241836

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at sushi counter with no hair restraint. Employee put hat on during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Observed employee with no restraint behind sushi counter upon entry, employee put on hat as inspector walked into kitchen.Time Extended Time Extended Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24241839

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door entrance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24241840

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed spy sauce on floor in kitchen. Observed container of sushi rice on kitchen floor. Operator placed rice on table. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24241835

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside multiple coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 17

50-17-3

Detail 24234521

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10/25. Operators brought inside paid during inspection; license updated on IPad. confirmation number: 258410101. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24234518

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg above cooked chicken in reach in cooler at cook line. Cook changed order during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24234519

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw eggs. Cook changed order during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24234520

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp shumai (51F - Cold Holding); tempura shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (47F); cooked broccoli (49F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24234509

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp shumai (51F - Cold Holding); tempura shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (47F); cooked broccoli (49F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24234513

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soaps stored above kimchi sauce in warewash area. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24234522

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in warewash blocked. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 24234507

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish rack. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24234506

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

14-01-5

Detail 24234515

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in container of rice. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24234512

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 across cook line with a,being temp of 56F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: cooked shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp shumai (51F - Cold Holding); tempura shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (47F); cooked broccoli (49F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24234511

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag and clothes on rack above triple sink. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24234508

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at sushi counter with no hair restraint. Employee put hat on during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24234517

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24234514

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed spy sauce on floor in kitchen. Observed container of sushi rice on kitchen floor. Operator placed rice on table. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 24234516

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed coolers of fish stored outside of restaurant on back area. Operators brought inside during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24234510

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside multiple coolers. Warning

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 19Total: 21

22-02-4

Detail 23958800

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food storage is. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes are held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 23958811

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand sink in warewash. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23958812

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 23958806

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwaves and oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 23958793

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in main hallway across cook line where single use is held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23958803

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 23958808

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles above prep line at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 23958796

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 speaker above prep table across cook line. Observed plate with jets and glasses above microwave and prep table. Observed iPad stored above single service items next to fish tank. Observed bag and shirts above triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23958797

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at cooler next to wok. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23958799

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door entrance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23958813

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23958810

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce on floor in warewash. Observed sushi rice on floor in kitchen next to back door exit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23958807

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

10-17-4

Detail 23958798

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between hand sink and wall in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 23958802

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 23958794

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 scoop stored in panko topping. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23958795

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23958804

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23958805

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23958801

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23958809

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Time Extended

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 21Total: 25

22-49-4

Detail 23932197

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 23932217

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23932200

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food storage is. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes are held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 23932215

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand sink in warewash. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23932202

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 23932218

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwaves and oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 23932198

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in main hallway across cook line where single use is held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23932196

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 23932213

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles above prep line at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 23932203

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 speaker above prep table across cook line. Observed plate with jets and glasses above microwave and prep table. Observed iPad stored above single service items next to fish tank. Observed bag and shirts above triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23932206

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at cooler next to wok. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23932209

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door entrance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23932201

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23932208

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce on floor in warewash. Observed sushi rice on floor in kitchen next to back door exit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23932216

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

10-17-4

Detail 23932220

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between hand sink and wall in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 23932205

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 23932207

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 scoop stored in panko topping. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 23932212

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 23932199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection unavailable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23932210

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23932211

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23932204

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23932219

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23932214

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 26Total: 36

22-49-4

Detail 23927233

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 chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 23927230

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside and go back to sushi counter with no glove change or handwash. Inspector coached employee on proper techniques and employee changed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

09-01-4

Detail 23927227

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 employee handle ready to eat lettuce for salad with bare hands. Inspector stepped in and coached employee on proper glove wearing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-14-4

Detail 23927217

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken egg in carton. Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 23927220

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee handle ready to eat lettuce for salad with bare hands. Inspector stepped in and coached employee on proper glove wearing. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23927222

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 55F; the following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (47F - Cold Holding); cheddar chees (50F - Cold Holding); biscuit dough (55F - Cold Holding). Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23927219

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 55F; the following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (47F - Cold Holding); cheddar chees (50F - Cold Holding); biscuit dough (55F - Cold Holding). Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23927237

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23927216

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food storage is. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes are held. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23927226

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand sink in warewash. Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23927232

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

23-24-4

Detail 23927225

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwaves and oven. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 23927221

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in main hallway across cook line where single use is held. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23927243

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

14-74-7

Detail 23927231

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 walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 55F; the following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (47F - Cold Holding); cheddar chees (50F - Cold Holding); biscuit dough (55F - Cold Holding). Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23927235

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles above prep line at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23927249

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker above prep table across cook line. Observed plate with jets and glasses above microwave and prep table. Observed iPad stored above single service items next to fish tank. Observed bag and shirts above triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23927223

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with earbud. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23927228

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at sushi counter; no hair restraint. Employees put hats on during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23927250

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at cooler next to wok. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23927234

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

36-73-4

Detail 23927218

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in warewash area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23927239

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soy sauce on floor in warewash. Observed sushi rice on floor in kitchen next to back door exit. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 23927236

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cooler with raw fish stored outside of restaurant. Employees brought inside of kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23927245

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23927224

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives between hand sink and wall in kitchen. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23927215

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

10-01-5

Detail 23927244

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 scoop stored in panko topping. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23927229

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 23927240

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection unavailable. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23927246

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23927247

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23927241

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23927248

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored outside of restaurant. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23927242

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23927238

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. Warning

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 15Total: 22

22-45-4

Detail 23679302

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse and wash pot inside hand sink, no sanitation step. Advised manager to have employee take pot to dish area to be properly sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23679300

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bucket of raw shrimp stored over bucket of ponzu sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-03-5

Detail 23679307

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature next to cook line. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23679294

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse wiping cloth inside hand sink at cook line. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23679290

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

41-17-4

Detail 23679310

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at cook line. Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 23679308

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink in dish area.

14-01-5

Detail 23679299

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of cornstarch in kitchen area.

12B-07-4

Detail 23679296

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table in prep area next to fry station

08B-49-4

Detail 23679295

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelf inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23679305

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bookbags stored on top of sauces on dry storage shelf near cook line

14-11-5

Detail 23679289

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on far side of sushi bar in disrepair. As per manager technician is coming tomorrow to fix reach in cooler. No food items stored inside.

35B-01-4

Detail 23679293

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door next to ice machine

08B-38-4

Detail 23679309

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of cabbage stored on floor in prep area near cook line and bucket of ginger next to sushi prep area.

10-20-4

Detail 23679291

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

22-08-4

Detail 23679297

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in prep area near reach in freezer Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23679304

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

10-08-5

Detail 23679298

Basic - Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine in dish area

22-16-4

Detail 23679303

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

14-17-4

Detail 23679306

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler sauce shelf rusted

21-12-4

Detail 23679301

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

21-38-4

Detail 23679292

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in sushi area. Operator picked up bucket. Corrected On-Site

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23678573

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut veggies inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee properly rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 23678571

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink at cook line. Observed bucket inside hand sink at washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 23678578

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 23678572

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not properly labeled next to cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23678577

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container at prep area. Employee removed the bowl. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 23678570

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed clams used as food for fish tank not labeled inside reach in freezer at prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 23678575

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23678574

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 23678576

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed masago 43F thawing at room tempeture at sushi station. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23489071

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut veggies inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee properly rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23489068

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink at cook line. Observed bucket inside hand sink at washing area. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23489072

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23489073

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed o proof of employee Eber, Yustin, Jorge had been hired for more than 60 days. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23489070

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not properly labeled next to cook line. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23489065

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container at prep area. Employee removed the bowl. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23489074

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed clams used as food for fish tank not labeled inside reach in freezer at prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23489066

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23489069

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23489067

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed masago 43F thawing at room tempeture at sushi station. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 20

09-01-4

Detail 22854448

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 employee touching RTE with bare hands. Operator was informed RTE cannot be touched with bare hands.

14-31-5

Detail 22854451

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shrimp inside non grade bag at reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22854455

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil , butter at room temperature (70F) at preparation table, issued stop sale , as per operator less than 3 hours . Operator removed the product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22854447

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed one hose installed under dishwasher machine without vacuum breaker.

11-27-4

Detail 22854443

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. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22854456

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 6 employees present at time of inspection.

53B-09-4

Detail 22854458

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed 14 non original Florida and Lodging food certificates 01-31-2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 22854450

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic single service without handle inside the rice container. Repeat Violation

21-05-5

Detail 22854453

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth napkin in contact with the sushi rice at preparation area. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22854444

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 individuals unit of tilapia inside vacuum package bearing the label, thawing at room temperature under preparation table. As per operator for one and half hour. Temperature of product 62F Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-49-4

Detail 22854440

Basic - Fish aquarium food (clams) not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed clams at reach in freezer not identified as fish food.

22-10-5

Detail 22854442

Basic - Food container/utensil in-use with cold held or hot held time/temperature control for safety food for serving customers at salad bar/buffet/cafeteria line not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine located next to dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22854457

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 container with Ginger, operator removed it

10-17-4

Detail 22854452

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives between oven and preparation table, operator removed it Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22854446

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

22-16-4

Detail 22854454

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located next to register

25-06-4

Detail 22854441

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted single service Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 22854439

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed next to exit door . Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22854449

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 6 wet towels on preparation table at sushi station and preparation table. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22854445

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornstarch stored on soy sauce container without label.

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 15

03A-02-5

Detail 22853737

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 (57F - Cold Holding) located in the kitchen at reach in cooler. Operator moved to the container to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed garlic in oil (72F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to stove., as per operator less than one hour. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22853735

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provide via email to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: 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. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22853732

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the hand sink next to the sushi bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the hand sink next to the sushi bar. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22853730

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided to operator via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: 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. Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 22853739

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2024-05-06: Observed 14 employees were trained by Florida Restaurant and Lodging, 01-31-24 , Not original copies. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 22853729

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located next to the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located next to the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22853727

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of rice located in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of rice located in the kitchen. Time Extended

21-05-5

Detail 22853740

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth touching the sushi race at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth touching the sushi rice at preparation area. Time Extended

06-09-1

Detail 22853736

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located in reach in cooler at the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed 6 individuals tilapia at 62F room temperature inside the vacuum package bearing the label. Admin Complaint

22-08-4

Detail 22853738

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed In front of the sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22853734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in reach in cooler at the sushi bar. Observed hood filter soiled located in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed gasket soiled in reach in cooler at the sushi bar. Observed hood filter soiled located in the kitchen. Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 22853733

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers with shrimp, chicken and beef with old labels inside of the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 22853726

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service article stored in shelf under the aquarium right across the sushi bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service article stored in shelf under the aquarium right across the sushi bar Time Extended

36-30-4

Detail 22853728

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall located by the sushi rice area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall located by the sushi rice area. Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 22853731

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the preparation area across the reach in cooler by the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: . Observed in the preparation area across the reach in cooler by the kitchen. Time Extended

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 9Basic: 20Total: 37

14-31-5

Detail 22524058

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags with raw pork inside of the reach in freezer located next to the sushi bar. Observed raw chicken stored in thank you bags in reach in freezer located in the dishwashing area. The manager was infield to replace the pipe. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22524064

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid license, confirmation number # 238567173. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22524048

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 at reach in freezer located by the sushi bar. Operator placed the raw chicken to the bottom of the freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22524081

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked rice in the walk in cooler. Observed Shell eggs on top of dumplings in reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22524063

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 fish located in the reach in freezer by the sushi bar. Operator started to relocate products. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22524054

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (57F - Cold Holding) located in the kitchen at reach in cooler. Operator moved to the container to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22524082

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. Observed sushi rice no time marked, as per manager 1 hour. Manager time marked the sushi rice. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22524079

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tempura shrimp (112F - Hot Holding) at sushi area as per the manager less than 30 minutes. Manager moved it to the kitchen to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22524051

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. Provide via email to operator. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22524069

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink located next to the 3 compartment sink block with pods. Operator removed the pods. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22524070

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed several sushi on the menu not identified as raw. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22524056

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22524065

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the hand sink next to the sushi bar. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22524074

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. Provided to operator via email. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22524061

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the hand sink next to the sushi bar. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22524062

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with rice at reach in cooler located next to the sushi bar. As per manager cooked previous day. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22524072

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22524073

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located next to the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22524047

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of rice located in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

21-05-5

Detail 22524055

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth touching the sushi race at preparation area. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22524080

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located in reach in cooler at the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22524076

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22524066

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not identified at reach in freezer located by dishwashing are. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22524067

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the walk in cooler. Observed in the dishwashing area. Observed in the kitchen area. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 22524068

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust . Observed tempura shrimp stored under the aquarium exposed to dust located in front of the sushi station. Operator moved the product to the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22524071

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 Knife in the wall behind 3 compartment sink located in the dishwashing area. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22524053

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water at 81 F located next to cook line at kitchen. Employee discarded the water and replaced it with hot water at 181F. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22524077

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed In front of the sushi area. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22524059

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at the sushi bar. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22524050

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the hand sink next to the sushi bar. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22524078

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in reach in cooler at the sushi bar. Observed hood filter soiled located in the kitchen. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22524052

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers with shrimp, chicken and beef with old labels inside of the walk in cooler. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22524075

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink pipes disconnected located at the back of the restaurant. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22524060

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service article stored in shelf under the aquarium right across the sushi bar. Warning

36-30-4

Detail 22524046

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall located by the sushi rice area. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22524057

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the preparation area across the reach in cooler by the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22524049

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with shrimp, chicken and beef stored in reach in cooler located near the sushi bar with no label. Warning

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 12Total: 14

50-17-3

Detail 21909986

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid the license while the inspection was being done Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21909978

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 in the white Frigidaire reach in cooler raw chicken over shrimp. Both not commercially packed Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21909974

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the gray rice container a plastic cup without handle used as scoop Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21909979

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21909973

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-12-5

Detail 21909983

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.

36-12-4

Detail 21909980

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the grout between tiles at the dishwashing area very low.

08B-47-4

Detail 21909982

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with corn starch stored on the floor of the kitchen area

14-69-4

Detail 21909975

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the kelvinator reach in freezer

40-01-4

Detail 21909984

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed a book bag stored on a rack with restaurant supplies Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21909976

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the sushi and kitchen areas white foam containers not inverted or protected. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 21909981

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed by the hood pipes dripping grease

21-12-4

Detail 21909985

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-09-4

Detail 21909977

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the kitchen area the use of a wet soiled wiping cloth Repeat Violation

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 21364606

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 the dishwashing machine chlorine sanitizing concentration at 25 ppm Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired

08A-05-6

Detail 21364619

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler shell eggs over vegetables.

08A-17-6

Detail 21364602

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 in the one door tall reach in freezer meat over fish . Not all commercial packed.

03A-02-5

Detail 21364612

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter white rice (78F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than two hours. Rice is controlled with time.

03F-02-5

Detail 21364608

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. Observed the sushi rice at the front counter without time mark Per operator less than two hours.

03B-01-6

Detail 21364617

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter shrimp tempura (81F - Hot Holding). Per operator less than two hours . The shrimp was moved to the kitchen to reheat. Observed at the kitchen area shrimp tempura (122F - Hot Holding). Per operator less than 1 and a half hours. Operator will reheat the shrimp. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21364607

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

31A-09-4

Detail 21364614

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the front counter hand wash sink inaccessible. It has a plastic. with food stored in it

31B-02-4

Detail 21364615

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the dishwashing area hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21364616

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the rice container a plastic cup without handle used as scoop. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21364609

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soy sauce container stored on the floor of the kitchen Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21364611

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

40-01-4

Detail 21364603

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed a backpack stored by the white single containers of the sushi area

23-03-4

Detail 21364610

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top aluminum. shelf of the hot kitchen soiled

33-16-4

Detail 21364605

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 21364618

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single service trays stored on the floor of the dinning area.

25-06-4

Detail 21364613

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in the kitchen and sushi areas single service trays not inverted or protected. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 21364604

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

29-49-6

Detail 21364620

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the salad reach in cooler

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20763997

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the rice container soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Observed the rice container soiled Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 20763998

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the rice container a plastic cup without handle used as scoop. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Observed in the rice container a plastic cup without handle used as scoop. Time Extended

36-06-4

Detail 20763994

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed a soiled cardboard on the kitchen floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Observed a soiled cardboard on the kitchen floor Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 20763995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.observed in the kitchen area soy sauce and sushi ginger containers stored on the floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: observed in the kitchen area soy sauce and sushi ginger containers stored on the floor. Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 20763999

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the dishwasher pipe leaking water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Observed the dishwasher pipe leaking water Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 20763996

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the sushi area white foam containers not inverted or protected Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Observed at the sushi area white foam containers not inverted or protected Time Extended

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

03A-03-5

Detail 20759717

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Per operator less than two hours. Shell eggs were stored over ice Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20759714

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the hot kitchen reach in cooler shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); fish (49F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding) Unit ambient temperature 44F Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20759718

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the rice container soiled Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20759719

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

14-01-5

Detail 20759715

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the rice container a plastic cup without handle used as scoop. Warning

36-06-4

Detail 20759721

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed a soiled cardboard on the kitchen floor Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20759716

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.observed in the kitchen area soy sauce and sushi ginger containers stored on the floor. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20759723

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs at the kitchen In standing water. Water temperature 113F Warning

29-08-4

Detail 20759722

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the dishwasher pipe leaking water Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20759720

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the sushi area white foam containers not inverted or protected Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20759713

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the hot kitchen reach on cooler. Warning

Aug 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

01B-13-4

Detail 20435494

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 ROP packages of yellowtail tuna thawed in the package. Observed two packages of tilapia thawed in the ROP package - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: No stop sale needed

03A-02-5

Detail 20435491

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen reach in cooler ; cooked chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52°F - Cold Holding) salmon (46°F - Cold Holding); chicken (46°F - Cold Holding) Observed in the walk in cooler meat (45°F - Cold Holding); chicken (46°F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Observed in the kitchen reach in cooler ; cooked chicken (46°F - Cold Holding); breaded fish (46°F Cold Holding);; Raw chicken (47°F Cold Holding); Dumplings(51°F Cold Holding). Per operator less than three hours. Unit ambient temperature 46°F Admin Complaint

08B-47-4

Detail 20435489

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of soy sauce stored on the floor of the storage room Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Observed a container of soy sauce stored on the floor of the storage room Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 20435495

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 20435492

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Observed Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20435497

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 20435490

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on the floor of the restaurant Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Observed single service trays stored on the floor of the restaurant Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 20435493

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in the kitchen and front counter area single servicel trays not inverted - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Observed in the kitchen and front counter area single servicel trays not inverted Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 20435496

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-17: Observed standing water in the reach in cooler of the kitchen. Time Extended

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

01B-13-4

Detail 20429171

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 ROP packages of yellowtail tuna thawed in the package. Observed two packages of tilapia thawed in the ROP package

03A-02-5

Detail 20429168

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen reach in cooler ; cooked chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52°F - Cold Holding) salmon (46°F - Cold Holding); chicken (46°F - Cold Holding) Observed in the walk in cooler meat (45°F - Cold Holding); chicken (46°F - Cold Holding)

03F-02-5

Detail 20429162

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. Observed Sushi rice with no time marking. Per operator rice was cooked at 11:00 am. Less than one hour snd 45 minutes.

03D-06-5

Detail 20429167

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 at the sushi counter krab (12:40. 53°F - Cooling). krab (1:22. 53°F - Cooling)

31A-11-4

Detail 20429166

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in the kitchen area hand wash sinks white rice in the sink

06-09-1

Detail 20429161

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 ROP packages of yellowtail tuna thawed in the package. Observed two packages of tilapia thawed in the ROP package

08B-47-4

Detail 20429170

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of soy sauce stored on the floor of the storage room Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20429163

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the black reach in freezer of the kitchen Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20429172

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20429164

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 20429165

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

25-05-4

Detail 20429173

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on the floor of the restaurant Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20429169

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in the kitchen and front counter area single servicel trays not inverted

29-49-6

Detail 20429174

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler of the kitchen.