Inspection Atlas
Florida Inspection Violations
Locality
GAFL
Venice Gardens, Sarasota County

KENDO

1657 US HWY 41 BYP S, Venice Gardens, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
22
2 High Priority
Mar 7, 2025
City
Venice Gardens
County
Sarasota
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 8Basic: 12Total: 22

08A-04-5

Detail 23614973

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over unwashed produce in walk-in-cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 23614960

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh chop garlic at cooks line being held at 67F. Observed butter at cooks line being held at 63F. Operator stated item had been out for 3 hour and returned items to reach-in-cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-03-5

Detail 23614966

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

11-07-5

Detail 23614961

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23614972

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at sushi bar used as dump sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23614963

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hibachi area.

11-26-1

Detail 23614964

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. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23614958

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at sushi bar.

03F-10-5

Detail 23614956

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food not available at time of inspection. Repeat 9-19-24. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23614976

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut and marinated chicken, sauce, fish and meats all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked in walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer.

23-24-4

Detail 23614962

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on equipment doors and inside of walk-in-cooler door heavily soiled. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation

08B-48-4

Detail 23614959

Basic - Employee preparing food on dishwasher machine drying slide area.

36-73-4

Detail 23614975

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk-in-cooler floor is heavily soiled with mold-like-substance and food debris. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23614969

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 23614957

Basic - In-use utensil use to scoop cooked rice stored in 69F standing water. Water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

51-18-6

Detail 23614974

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23614965

Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk-in-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 9-19-24

25-05-4

Detail 23614967

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on shelves in employee restroom. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 23614955

Basic - Standing water in mop sink. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23614970

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncover buckets of sauce in walk-in-cooler under heavily soiled rusted shelves. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 23614971

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed that inside the back corner of walk-in-cooler it was dark and light did not reach area in to see. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23614968

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-19-24 Repeat Violation

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 19Total: 28

01B-07-4

Detail 23162143

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed open can of hoisin sauce and open can of baby corn in walk-in-cooler with mold-like-substance. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23162123

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and shrimp in walk-in-cooler over sauces and sprouts. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in-cooler over green onions, open can of hoisin sauce and open can of baby corn. Repeat 2-21-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 23162135

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw scallops and shrimp in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 23162142

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165

11-05-4

Detail 23162126

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165

22-02-4

Detail 23162124

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar soiled. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23162131

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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement in multiple languages.

03F-10-5

Detail 23162139

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

02C-04-5

Detail 23162129

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cut fish, chicken, meat and shrimp in walk-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.

23-24-4

Detail 23162140

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen.

51-11-4

Detail 23162141

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks at back of kitchen not adequately secured.

50-09-4

Detail 23162120

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23162133

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

12B-02-4

Detail 23162137

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees drinking beverages in food preparation areas.

36-17-5

Detail 23162138

Basic - Floor in walk-in-cooler is in disrepair.

36-73-4

Detail 23162128

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in-cooler.

36-11-4

Detail 23162134

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler

08B-37-4

Detail 23162136

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed boxes of soda in a bag stored in employee restroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 23162130

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce, buckets of ginger and jugs of oil stored on floor in kitchen and pot of stock on floor in walk-in-cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 23162117

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-02-4

Detail 23162127

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoops use to serve cooked rice stored in standing 85F water. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23162132

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

51-18-6

Detail 23162119

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

22-16-4

Detail 23162121

Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk-in-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-05-4

Detail 23162125

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service paper goods stored in employee restroom.

08B-12-5

Detail 23162118

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bucket of sprout and sauces placed below soiled rusted shelves in walk-in-cooler not covered. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

38-04-4

Detail 23162122

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 23162116

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have heavy rust that has pitted the surface.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 22661426

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and fish over unwashed bag of carrots. Observed operator move all items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22661423

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp and scallops in reach-in cooler. Operator move items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22661428

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as on hand scoop in crispy topping by sushi bar. Observed operator remove plastic container. Repeat 12-13-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-04-4

Detail 22661425

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee beverages on shelf at cooks line.

35B-08-4

Detail 22661427

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky fly tape hanging above food prep area in kitchen. Observed operator remove fly tape. Repeat 12-13-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-02-4

Detail 22661424

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. observed utensils in standing water, 68°F at grill station. Observed operator remove items from use and dump water. Repeat12-13-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-17-4

Detail 22638074

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22520422

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 2023-12-14: 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. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed still no proof of Food Handlers Training Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: 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. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: 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. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22520423

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended

Dec 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

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

35A-05-4

Detail 22519508

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches at the following areas. 2 live roaches at table 8 1 live roach at table 7 2 live roaches at table 9 3 live roaches under hand wash sink in dining room 2 live roaches by ice machine and clean glasses 10 live roaches on counter and shelves at sushi bar 5 live roaches under cooks line 8 live roaches in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed live roaches in he following areas: 1 in storage hallway 1 in employee restroom 2 at back shelf area of sushi bar 1 under cooks line Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed live roaches at the following locations: 1 in dry storage area, 2 on shelf with clean pots at dishwasher area, 1 on top of wait staff reach-in cooler, 5 under cooks line, 7 at sushi bar area, 1 under hibachi table. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed live roaches at the following areas: 1 in employee restroom, 1 in dry storage room, 3 under cooks line, 1 at hibachi area. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22519512

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 2023-12-14: 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. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed still no proof of Food Handlers Training Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: 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. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22519509

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed the items from prior days inspection still not date marked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed cooked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed cooked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22519511

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches at the following areas 2 dead roaches at table 5 1 dead roach at table 6 1 dead roach at table 7 1 dead roach at table10 4 dead roaches by kitchen door 2 dead roaches on counter by ice machine and clean glasses 18 dead roaches under dishwasher area 10 dead roaches on floor at sushi bar 14 dead roaches on shelves and counter at sushi bar 3 dead roaches under cooks line 6 dead roaches in dry storage 7 dead roaches in employee restroom 3 dead roaches under sink at bar and 1 on top of keg Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed dead roaches at the following areas. 2 in dry storage room 1 under sushi bar 1 next to rice bins on floor Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed 30 dead roaches throughout establishment observed operator clean up roaches Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed dead roaches at the following areas: 6 in employee restroom, 4 in dry storage area, 2 at cooks line, 3 at sushi bar area. Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 22519507

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor at cooks line and storage hall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed jugs oil on floor in Walk-in cooler Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed jugs oil on floor in Walk-in cooler Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observe jugs of oil on floor in Walk-in cooler Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22519510

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22516935

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed dishwasher pouring sanitizer at 000 ppm Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 22516936

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches at the following areas. 2 live roaches at table 8 1 live roach at table 7 2 live roaches at table 9 3 live roaches under hand wash sink in dining room 2 live roaches by ice machine and clean glasses 10 live roaches on counter and shelves at sushi bar 5 live roaches under cooks line 8 live roaches in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed live roaches in he following areas: 1 in storage hallway 1 in employee restroom 2 at back shelf area of sushi bar 1 under cooks line Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed live roaches at the following locations: 1 in dry storage area, 2 on shelf with clean pots at dishwasher area, 1 on top of wait staff reach-in cooler, 5 under cooks line, 7 at sushi bar area, 1 under hibachi table. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22516941

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards cookline soiled. Repeat.9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed cutting board at cooks line still soiled Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed cutting boards still soiled Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22516939

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 2023-12-14: 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. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed still no proof of Food Handlers Training Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22516938

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed the items from prior days inspection still not date marked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed cooked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22516937

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. observed cutting boards at cooks line heavily worn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed cutting boards or still worn and no longer cleanable. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed cutting boards or still worn and no longer cleanable. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22516942

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches at the following areas 2 dead roaches at table 5 1 dead roach at table 6 1 dead roach at table 7 1 dead roach at table10 4 dead roaches by kitchen door 2 dead roaches on counter by ice machine and clean glasses 18 dead roaches under dishwasher area 10 dead roaches on floor at sushi bar 14 dead roaches on shelves and counter at sushi bar 3 dead roaches under cooks line 6 dead roaches in dry storage 7 dead roaches in employee restroom 3 dead roaches under sink at bar and 1 on top of keg Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed dead roaches at the following areas. 2 in dry storage room 1 under sushi bar 1 next to rice bins on floor Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed 30 dead roaches throughout establishment observed operator clean up roaches Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22516940

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor at cooks line and storage hall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed jugs oil on floor in Walk-in cooler Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed jugs oil on floor in Walk-in cooler Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22516934

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 22514485

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 56F employee stated it happened, prepared more than 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Repeat 9-7-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 51F per employee rice was prepared more than 12 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Admin Complaint

22-41-4

Detail 22514480

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed dishwasher pouring sanitizer at 000 ppm Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 22514486

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches at the following areas. 2 live roaches at table 8 1 live roach at table 7 2 live roaches at table 9 3 live roaches under hand wash sink in dining room 2 live roaches by ice machine and clean glasses 10 live roaches on counter and shelves at sushi bar 5 live roaches under cooks line 8 live roaches in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed live roaches in he following areas: 1 in storage hallway 1 in employee restroom 2 at back shelf area of sushi bar 1 under cooks line Admin Complaint

35A-23-4

Detail 22514477

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings and egg cases present in cabinets at sushi bar, hibachi tables, cabinets in dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed Roach excrement and droppings present in cabinets at sushi bar Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22514490

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 56F employee stated it happened, prepared more than 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Repeat 9-7-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 51F per employee rice was prepared more than 12 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22514482

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards cookline soiled. Repeat.9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed cutting board at cooks line still soiled Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22514481

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 2023-12-14: 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. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22514479

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed the items from prior days inspection still not date marked noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22514478

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. observed cutting boards at cooks line heavily worn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed cutting boards or still worn and no longer cleanable. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22514489

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches at the following areas 2 dead roaches at table 5 1 dead roach at table 6 1 dead roach at table 7 1 dead roach at table10 4 dead roaches by kitchen door 2 dead roaches on counter by ice machine and clean glasses 18 dead roaches under dishwasher area 10 dead roaches on floor at sushi bar 14 dead roaches on shelves and counter at sushi bar 3 dead roaches under cooks line 6 dead roaches in dry storage 7 dead roaches in employee restroom 3 dead roaches under sink at bar and 1 on top of keg Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed dead roaches at the following areas. 2 in dry storage room 1 under sushi bar 1 next to rice bins on floor Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 22514484

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor at cooks line and storage hall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed jugs oil on floor in Walk-in cooler Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22514487

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar hand wash sink. Repeat.9-7-23 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: No hand wash sign at bar sink Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22514488

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of sauces and walk-in cooler not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Stored food not covered. Observed containers of raw cut chicken and cooked chicken walk-in cooler not covered. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22514483

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed shelves in walk-in cooler have been painted, but still have pitting and rusting Time Extended

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 11Basic: 16Total: 34

03D-02-5

Detail 22511194

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 56F employee stated it happened, prepared more than 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Repeat 9-7-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-41-4

Detail 22511210

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 dishwasher at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Warning

41-05-4

Detail 22511190

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed jug of pesticide on floor at sushi bar area. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22511180

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches at the following areas. 2 live roaches at table 8 1 live roach at table 7 2 live roaches at table 9 3 live roaches under hand wash sink in dining room 2 live roaches by ice machine and clean glasses 10 live roaches on counter and shelves at sushi bar 5 live roaches under cooks line 8 live roaches in dry storage Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 22511182

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings and egg cases present in cabinets at sushi bar, hibachi tables, cabinets in dining room. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22511202

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of white rice in walk-in cooler 56F employee stated it happened, prepared more than 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of rice. Repeat 9-7-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22511200

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. See stop sale. Observed rice at sushi bar without time marked. Observed butter at cooks line not time marked. Employee stated items were placed out at 11 am and then marked time on them. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22511186

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Warning

11-05-4

Detail 22511185

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning

53A-10-4

Detail 22511209

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22511195

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards cookline soiled. Repeat.9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22511187

Intermediate - Hand wash sink at sushi bar full of dirty pans and equipment not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22511207

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

53A-05-6

Detail 22511177

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/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22511189

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dishwasher area hand sink or sushi bar hand sink. Repeat 9 a¿¿ 7a¿¿23. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22511203

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

03F-10-5

Detail 22511188

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator did not have a Time as a Control sheet at time of inspection. Observed operator print and complete Time as a Control sheet. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22511204

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, noodles, cut beef, cooked chicken and cut fish all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22511191

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic containers used as scoops in rice and flour bins. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22511184

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. observed cutting boards at cooks line heavily worn. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22511197

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches at the following areas 2 dead roaches at table 5 1 dead roach at table 6 1 dead roach at table 7 1 dead roach at table10 4 dead roaches by kitchen door 2 dead roaches on counter by ice machine and clean glasses 18 dead roaches under dishwasher area 10 dead roaches on floor at sushi bar 14 dead roaches on shelves and counter at sushi bar 3 dead roaches under cooks line 6 dead roaches in dry storage 7 dead roaches in employee restroom 3 dead roaches under sink at bar and 1 on top of keg Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22511208

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe employee beverages at dishwasher area next to clean pots and pans and on the shelf at cooks line. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22511178

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observe employees, drinking beverages at dishwasher area in cookline. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22511179

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 22511181

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky fly tape hanging over clean dish area of dishwasher and over open bags of flour in dry storage hall. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22511199

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil on floor at cooks line and storage hall. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22511206

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 78F standing water on cooks line. Observed operator remove items from water. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22511183

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22511198

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bar hand wash sink. Repeat.9-7-23 Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22511192

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of sauces and walk-in cooler not covered. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22511201

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in 3 compartment sink thawing standing water. Observed fish thawing on counter at sushi bar. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22511205

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

14-17-4

Detail 22511193

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-7-23 Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22511196

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of rice, flour, sugar and oils no labled. Warning

Sep 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 22270774

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed tub of cooked white rice in Walk-in cooler at 56F. Operator stated it was made more then 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily disposed of rice.

08A-05-6

Detail 22270770

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed the following in Walk-in cooler shrimp over cooked chicken, raw chicken over sauces.

01B-02-5

Detail 22270767

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tub of cooked white rice in Walk-in cooler at 56F. Operator stated it was made more then 24 hours prior. Observed operator voluntarily disposed of rice.

41-10-4

Detail 22270773

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of chemical cleaner on shelf next to cutting boards with head of spray bottle over cutting boards. Observed op move spray bottle for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22270772

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cuttings boards throughout kitchen soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 22270771

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher area. Observed operator replace towels. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22270766

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish, beef, and dumplings prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed cut cucumber, fish,and cooked shrimp at sushi bar prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 22270765

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Ob unlabled chemical spray bottles at end of cooks line.

14-09-4

Detail 22270768

Basic - Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

31B-04-4

Detail 22270769

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi bar, kitchen and bar. Email operater copy of hand washing signs obse operator post signs.

14-17-4

Detail 22270764

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