SOKAI SUSHI BAR KENDALL

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over sauces in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand washing sink in ware wash area blocked by a trash can. The dish washer moved the can. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the kitchen hand washing sink with food particles. Observed the hand washing sink in the ware washing area with cups and scrub pads.

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

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the ware wash and back room area.

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the chef.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets on the preparation reach in cooler torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a five gallon container of soy sauce on the floor. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in the wall over the triple sink.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets on the preparation reach in cooler soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler sushi station.

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed the gaskets on the preparation reach in cooler soiled.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in the bucket outside.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers not labeled.

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 salmon and tuna stored over krab sticks at reach in freezer at back storage area. Provided manager with Food Storage handout. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed raw salmon and tuna stored over krab sticks at reach in freezer at back storage area. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over onions at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed raw shell eggs stored over onions at walk in cooler. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located near mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located near mop sink. 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed food employees Omar Garcia, Maria Oroza and Oriana Singh employed more than 69 days, no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as control for sushi rice. No written plan available. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed establishment using time as control for sushi rice. No written plan available. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots and food storage containers not inverted at back storage area. Observed clean bowls and plates not inverted at sushi station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed clean bowls and plates not inverted at sushi station. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on the floor at back storage area. Observed container of condensed milk stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed containers of cooking oil stored on the floor at back storage area. Observed container of condensed milk stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at 3 compartment sink. Observed hole in wall at bathroom behind garbage can. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at 3 compartment sink. Observed hole in wall at bathroom behind garbage can. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at hand sink at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at hand sink at ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulated dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulated dust. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located at walk in cooler. Observed wall near hand sink and stove with accumulated food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed wall near hand sink and stove with accumulated food debris. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when gauge is closed at front counter area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed water leaking from faucet when gauge is closed at front counter area. Time Extended

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed towel inside of rice cooker. Chef removed item. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over sauces at reach in cooler at cook line. Chef rearranged items. Observed raw shrimp stored over rice at the walk In cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over masago at reach in freezer at back preparation area. Employee inverted items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed krab salad (47°F - Cold Holding); masago (45°F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at open top reach in cooler at sushi station. As per chef, less than 4 hours. Chef took items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken

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

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rolling cart stored in front of hand sink at ware washing area. Employee removed cart. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter area. Employee replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at ware washing area.

Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust. Located near sushi station. Observed hood with accumulated grease.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of avocado stored on the floor at the sushi station Observed containers of soy sauce stored on the floor at the walk in cooler.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind waste receptacle at bathroom.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Located over preparation table at sushi station.

Basic - Reach-in cooler lid with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior of reach in cooler lid with rust. Located near oven.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Employee inverted items. Observed bowls at sushi station not inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted at cook line.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee inverted mop. Corrected On-Site

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