OCEAN BUFFET

Basic - Food stored on floor. Honey Garlic sauce stored in large buckets under cook line. Operator elevated buckets off of floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: observed raw chicken in a pan sitting inside a bun of raw octopus in the make-line reach-in cooler on the cook line. Owner/Operator swapped them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: hand-wash sink on the cook line was covered with a plastic bag around it to prevent its use. Owner/Operator removed the bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor: observed the following violations: 1. Bin of raw chicken on floor in walk-in cooler: 2. Buckets of sauces on the floor of the cook line and prep area. Owner/Operator removed the buckets from the floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty cooking utensils in handwashing sink near dry storage. Employee removed utensils during inspection.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Bowl used as scoop in food container on prep table near dish machine. Operator removed during inspection.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on can storage rack. Operator removed during inspection.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of door near dish machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of whole onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator stored on storage rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored on floor near hand wash sink. Owner picked soap up off floor and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements and form.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooling- breaded fried chicken 90F (1:45-2:45) at room temperature. Owner placed chicken in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Owner placed paper towels at the sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on top of drinks in bar area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored in a bin in walk in cooler on floor under shelf. Owner removed onions from floor and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in side corn starch and flour. Owner removed scoops and sent to ware washing area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at 2 sinks. Owner printed and hung signs at sinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded shrimp stored in reach in deep freezer un covered. Owner covered shrimp with a lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- fish eggs 27F, salmon 31F (2:30-3:00) at room temperature. Owner placed items in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

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

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed utensil stored in water at 108F. Operator changed water; new temperature at 166F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw fish on top of cooked chicken wings. Also, shell eggs over onions in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection, observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair. Also, ceiling vent dish area in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection, observed clean, stacked pans with water/condensation in between pans in kitchen under prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Upon inspection, observed employee prepping food in dining room. Operator instructed employee to stop prepping cheese wantons. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, observed beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, raw chicken, soy sauce, and onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator corrected store during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Upon inspection, observed 2 glass light shields filled with water in walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Upon inspection, observed dust build up on fan cover in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection, observed raw fish, crawfish, and onions uncovered in walk in cooler. Also, crabs uncovered in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Upon inspection observed card board resting on top of shredded cheese in 3 glass door reach in cooler in prep area. Operator removed card board during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw eggs over cheese in 3 glass door reach in cooler in prep area. Raw pork over cut bell peppers in walk in cooler left side. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon observation a pan of pork dumplings were resting above pan in secured cold holding position were effective cooling is ideal to keep food cold. Reach in cooler left side by cook line- pork dumplings 49f. Operator placed pork dumplings in colder holding unit to ensure temperature would be at 41f or below. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed hand soap stored next to fry oil in cook area, floor cleaner stored next to food coloring on bottom shelf in prep area in kitchen. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided some chlorine test strips by this inspector.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upon inspection observed Krab salad without date mark present. Operator states Krab salad was prepared day prior after 24 hour rule.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple areas in kitchen.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep area employee without hair restraint. Operator gave employee hat for hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked in prep area and drink cups in wait station with moisture present. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler with standing water present.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage area hallway in kitchen under racks.

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Upon inspection observed fried noodles in large container stored on bottom shelf in dish room. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sprouts in large container stored on floor in walk in cooler. Large bag of sushi rice stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer and white chest reach in freezers in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Upon inspection observed multiple pairs of tongs on pipe in front of cook line. Operator removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Grease build up on hood in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Upon inspection observed opened Red Bull can in bottom of reach in cooler in cook area next to food cooked for public. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed wontons resting in reach in freezer not all in an enclosed container. Chicken and beef in large containers uncovered in walk in freezer. Multiple large containers in dry storage without lids present. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep area hand washing sink with handle leaking water.

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Multiple areas with unsealed wood present in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation