Clearwater, Pinellas County

K PICU INTERNATIONAL FUSION CUISINE

1443 S BELCHER RD, Clearwater, FL 33764

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
May 22, 2024
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22889952

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp Feb 1 2024 owner paid during inspection. But would not go through iPad. But wasn't able to provide confirmation number. Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 22889951

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. During inspection observed cook at cook line put gloves on without washing hands and started opening a bag and touched plantains. Educated employee employee washed hands changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken

08B-31-4

Detail 22889950

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. During inspection observed salmon in undrained ice in reach in stand alone fridge. Educated took all ice out. Corrected On-Site

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22648127

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-24

02C-01-5

Detail 22648126

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rice in reach in fridge date mark 2-2 management thew away.

03A-02-5

Detail 22648128

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in reach in fridge cold holding at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Manger thew away.

31B-02-4

Detail 22648123

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All Hand washing sink no paper towel. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22648124

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near back ice machine.

29-20-5

Detail 22648125

Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 22287225

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 2023-06-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Owner is unable to provide employee training at time of call back inspection. Admin Complaint

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 22089631

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 2023-06-28: Time Extended

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 22088549

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 21 droppings under reach in coolers behind bar 3 dropping behind ice machine 3 under four door reach in cooler in kitchen 3 in corner of kitchen near dish machine between prep table and dry storage unit Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22088547

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near ice machine Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22088545

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22088548

Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22088546

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In four door reach in located at kitchen entrance, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 21982863

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator failed to wash and only put on gloves

50-17-3

Detail 21982860

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current expired on Feb: Feb 1 2023 Operator renewed during inspection conf#227742235 Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21982861

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salmon in cooler ended date mark. Manager grabbed a marker and date mark Corrected On-Site

41-04-4

Detail 21982865

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Bleach used for non food grade in back near dishwasher. Manager went out and purchased food grade bleach. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21982864

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda fountain in lobby has mold like debris.

29-08-4

Detail 21982862

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen is broken.

06-01-5

Detail 21982866

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish on back counter thawing. Not in fridge. Manager grabbed and placed in fridge Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 16Total: 21

22-41-4

Detail 21278271

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. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Discussed using three compartment sink until dish machine is working with operator

12A-13-4

Detail 21278285

High Priority - Employee touched handle of dish machine and groom then began prepping food and handling clean equipments without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during time of inspection.

08A-05-6

Detail 21278273

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over curly beats Operator rearranged during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21278282

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue -slicer blade has accumulation of food residue -knives magnet above three compartment sink has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

27-05-4

Detail 21278268

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. -hot water faucet at hand sink next to dish machine Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21278284

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-02-4

Detail 21278276

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -employees restroom

51-11-4

Detail 21278283

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -in front of ice machine Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21278274

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

24-05-4

Detail 21278279

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -bowls on dish drying rack

40-06-5

Detail 21278275

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack above food items next to walk-in cooler

24-08-4

Detail 21278277

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic cups at soda machine in dining room area

14-11-5

Detail 21278278

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cracked fryer basket

36-73-4

Detail 21278269

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21278280

Basic - Food stored on floor. -adjacent of reach in freezer Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21278281

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven at cooks line has accumulation of grease

31B-04-4

Detail 21278287

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -employees restroom Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21278272

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 21278270

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -4 doors reach in cooler in kitchen Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21278267

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -at prep station in kitchen Operator moved to sanitizer bucket during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21278286

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle at prep table -container with flour at cooks line Repeat Violation

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 19

41-10-4

Detail 20849208

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -glass cleaner above plastic cutlery in bar area Operator moved spray bottle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 20849206

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm) -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Corrected to 50 ppm during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20849203

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

27-05-4

Detail 20849212

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. -faucet for hot water not working

31B-02-4

Detail 20849217

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bathroom Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 20849204

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

51-11-4

Detail 20849213

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -at soda fountain Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20849219

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee's water bottle on dish drying rack Operator moved water bottle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20849210

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans on dish drying rack

36-73-4

Detail 20849215

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20849209

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bottle with oil at walk-in cooler door Operator moved oil off floor during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 20849201

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20849202

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -tong handle in coleslaw

22-08-4

Detail 20849211

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -stove ovens have accumulation of food residue

31B-04-4

Detail 20849214

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -employees restroom Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20849207

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryer have accumulation of grease -hood has accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20849205

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -double door reach in cooler Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 20849218

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed limes over shredded lettuce Operator rearranged during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20849216

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottle with water Operator labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 18

12A-19-4

Detail 20422313

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. -no hot water at hand sink in kitchen

50-17-2

Detail 20422301

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20422302

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon over soup in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator

02C-03-5

Detail 20422304

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milked opened on 8/10/21 not date marked Discussed date marking with operator

22-02-4

Detail 20422314

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer blade guard in kitchen has accumulation of food residue -ice chute at soda fountain

31B-02-4

Detail 20422309

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -employees restroom

31B-03-4

Detail 20422299

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -employees restroom

27-16-4

Detail 20422312

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -at hand sink in kitchen area

22-20-5

Detail 20422315

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

51-11-4

Detail 20422303

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -at soda fountain

12B-07-4

Detail 20422308

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on shelf with clean containers Operator moved water bottle during time of inspection. -open can of Red Bull in reach in cooler in kitchen area Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 20422300

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease

08B-38-4

Detail 20422310

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bottle with sauce in walk-in cooler on floor

14-42-4

Detail 20422298

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

31B-04-4

Detail 20422305

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -employees restroom

23-03-4

Detail 20422311

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease

14-33-4

Detail 20422306

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -double door reach in cooler in kitchen

25-05-4

Detail 20422307

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go containers in kitchen stored on floor