DARUMA JAPANESE STKHSE & SUSHI LGE

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of burn gel stored above food on the cook line. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed multiple employees in the establishment wash their hands with cold water only.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the server hand sink used to dump ice and a sanitizer bucket. Educated the employee of the sink proper use. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the ice machine kitchen hand sink soap dispenser not working.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed their walk in cooler hallway ceiling tile with heavy dust build up.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cook line cutting boards heavily grooved.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their drain plug missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lobster thawing in standing water.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables in their reach in cooler. Operator swapped the foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed their dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without changing their gloves.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored above their dry cook line and next to seasonings. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple soda nozzles at their bar with debris build up.

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 a scoop buried in a flour container. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed them missing a drain plug on their new dumpster.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on their walk in cooler fan covers.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and duck stored over packaged mayo in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the meat. 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 beef stored over raw fish in the kitchen standing reach in cooler. Operator moved the beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed multiple packages of reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without being removed from their package. Operator willingly disposed of the product.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 3 expired CFM certificates with one current.

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 multiple packages of reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without being removed from their package. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign for the ice machine hand wash sink. Operator placed a new sign. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed squash in direct contact with a non food grade bag in the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the sushi line: Cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the splitter for the mop sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks hanging above food in the walk in cooler and server area. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed all line cooks with watches on.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging off equipment on the cook line near the ground.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted throughout the establishment.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of ice cream stored but not covered.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the walk in cooler shelves.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on the floor of the kitchen and cases of hunger on the floor of the back storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the reach in freezers in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

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 ROP fish being thawed in their packaging. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters of the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating license expired on 12/1/2022. The operator renewed the license over the phone. Confirmation #226061995. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic buckets blocking access to the handwashing sink near the ice machine. The operator moved the plastic buckets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drinking glass inside the handwashing sink at the bar service station. The operator removed the glass. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided for the handwashing sink behind the bar.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in the dish area.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as scoops for sugar on the cook line. Observed bowls with no handle used as scoops for ginger sauce and rice in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the bowls from the above food products. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above the walk in freezer.

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 thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove prior to thawing in the stand-up reach in cooler and the sushi bar.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored with bottles of sauce on the cook line. The operator properly stored the employee hat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water surrounding the water heater behind the bar.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the white reach in freezers in the kitchen.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand wash sink by ice machine blocked with food carts. Employee moved cart. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dish machine area had hose hooked up to faucet for dish washing. Employee removed hose. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraint. Employee put on hair nets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of fish on floor in Walk in freezer. Employee moved fish. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. Employee moved tongs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed shell eggs over cut lemons in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of cleaner stored in hand wash sink in kitchen, ice dumped in hand wash sink in bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to customer food. Observed employee drink in refrigerator next to customer food. Employee removed drink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of fryer shortening on floor in dry storage area. Employee moved shortening. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaners stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Employee removed cleaners. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed lack of chemical test kits. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in house prepared mayonnaise made 2 days ago not date marked. Employee dated mayonnaise. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dishwasher area. Employee labeled bottle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on preparation table on cook line. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in kitchen reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation