SAINT AUGUSTINE, St. Johns County

ANDAMAN ASIAN BISTRO

1935 A1A SOUTH, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32080

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Feb 25, 2026
City
SAINT AUGUSTINE
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 24398132

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried tofu on counter for less than two hours per person in charge (66F - Cold Holding) person in charge had employees place in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24398124

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken stock (120F - Hot Holding) left on counter for less than one hour. Person in charge had employees place back on stove to reheat during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24398129

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items from previous days prep in walk-in cooler without date marks. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge had employees add date mark to stock and cooked meat. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 24398131

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard in reach in cooler on cook line discussed with person in charge. Person in charge had rolls of plastic shelf lining they plan to replace cardboard with. Corrective Action Taken

14-45-4

Detail 24398122

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining walk-in cooler shelves. Discussed with person in charge. Observed cardboard lining dry storage shelves.

36-37-5

Detail 24398127

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles with holes, bulging, and repaired with tape above dish machine. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24398121

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone above food on cook line coolers discussed with person in charge.

36-22-4

Detail 24398130

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of ice machine in kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 24398128

Basic - Floors, wall, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris behind and under equipment. Observed walls near triple sink soiled with black/green mold like substance.

36-24-5

Detail 24398125

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, ceiling, floors. Observed floors in walk-in cooler not easily cleanable due to no longer being smooth. Observed walls near triple sink damage from water Observed ceiling tiles above dish machine taped together.

23-03-4

Detail 24398126

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers soiled. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24398123

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing under prep table. Discussed either person in charge. Person in charge placed chicken in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

31B-02-4

Detail 23972906

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23972905

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top and outside exterior of dishwasher soiled.

36-37-5

Detail 23972900

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile perforated acoustic in kitchen. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 23972901

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees in kitchen with watches engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Detail 23972898

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

14-11-5

Detail 23972897

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23972902

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Dry storage shelves has buildup. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23972904

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves near front counter soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 23972899

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

36-27-5

Detail 23972903

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind triple sink soiled.

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

12A-13-4

Detail 23694106

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took dirty dishes to dish area then grabbed new orders to take out to customers without first washing hands.

31B-02-4

Detail 23694108

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near triple sink area. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23694104

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles perforated acoustic tile throughout kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 23694101

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23694100

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23694107

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two plastic containers of noodles stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23694099

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven equipment.

10-07-4

Detail 23694103

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice utensils in water not 135F. Operator turned on heater. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23694102

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves has buildup. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23694105

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee food stored with food served to public in walk in cooler. Operator moved to designated area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23694098

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

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 16

03A-02-5

Detail 23384132

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp in container in reach in cooler at 50F. Employee took shrimp and put in freezer. 2nd temperature 40 minutes later 40F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23384120

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on fitting to faucet to mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-05-5

Detail 23384122

Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety ingredient was opened/prepared. Multiple containers of cooked items in walk in cooler not dated.

03D-15-4

Detail 23384121

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed 3 containers of cooked chicken stacked and with lids on in walk in cooler at 68F, 77F and 70F. Operator stated chicken cooked and put in cooker an hour ago. 2:30 pm. Operator took lids off and spread containers out on shelf in walk in cooler. 2nd temperature taken 35 minutes later 42F, 44F. Chicken still has 4 more hours to cool. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23384119

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen has food debris and mold like substance. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 23384131

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has paperwork for procedures to hold items on time ,but paperwork not filled out. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23384123

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 5 packs of thawed fish in package with label stating to remain frozen until time of use. Stop sale.

12B-13-4

Detail 23384125

Basic - Employees food in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees food on shelf with food to be served to customers. Food not labeled and not in a designated area.

14-11-5

Detail 23384118

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed only one side of gaskets on walk in cooler door. Other side of door has no gaskets.

35B-01-4

Detail 23384130

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to kitchen has gaps at bottom of exterior door. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23384127

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed hood system and wall behind wok station soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23384126

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed bottom of wall near mop sink in disrepair.

10-01-5

Detail 23384128

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Container of sugar on shelf by walk in cooler has scoop handle lying in the sugar. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-01-4

Detail 23384133

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees food in walk in cooler not labeled.

23-03-4

Detail 23384129

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom shelf across from three compartment sink with debris buildup.

02D-01-5

Detail 23384124

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers on bottom shelf by fryer on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 15

12A-27-4

Detail 22851729

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or single service items without washing hands. On cook line, employee cracked raw shell eggs with gloved hand, no hand wash, and handled to go box.

03A-03-5

Detail 22851728

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On cook line, eggs ambient (68F). Operator states the eggs were brought out during rush, out for less than 2 hours. Operator moved to refrigeration.

03A-02-5

Detail 22851725

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, bean sprouts sitting on counter; bean sprouts (60F - Cold Holding). Operator states sprouts pulled out during rush and out for less than 2 hours. At cook line, at pass through window, pan of kale removed from stem, kale 67F.

41-10-4

Detail 22851723

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter, soap and sanitizer bucket stored aboard single service items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22851718

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At sushi station, multiple bamboo sushi mats soiled with food debris. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22851722

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. New employee hired within 30 days, no proof of reporting agreement. Provided reporting agreement to operator.

03F-10-5

Detail 22851730

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to provide written plan for time control. Provided time paperwork to operator. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22851717

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In kitchen at cook line, gap at bottom of exterior door.

36-73-4

Detail 22851720

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall behind wok station is soiled with grease.

10-20-4

Detail 22851724

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, on oven handle, in use tongs hanging on oven handle.

10-01-5

Detail 22851716

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At cook line, in large container of flour, scoop laying in flour. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22851727

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, next to wok station, utensils stored in room temperature water. Operator removed utensils from operation. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22851726

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths not in sanitizing solution throughout establishment. Operator began to remove cloths. Corrective Action Taken

21-07-4

Detail 22851719

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), operator added bleach to bring to correct PPM, 100 Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22851721

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen, on cook line, large container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled container. Also, on cook line, large container of flour unlabeled, operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 18

22-39-4

Detail 22290610

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket next to beverage cooler tested at 0ppm. Managed re made sanitizer and re tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 22290602

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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm, operator primed dish machine and re ran at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-27-4

Detail 22290612

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, then touched clean utensils without washing hands in between tasks. Operator told employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-45-4

Detail 22290614

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Multiple dishes ran through dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine. Manager re ran dishes through dish machine after machine was re tested at 100ppm. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22290599

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler on middle left shelf, raw shell eggs stored over multiple containers of curry. Operator moved eggs. Also, in walk-in freezer on middle left shelf, raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef. Operator moved food to proper shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-38-5

Detail 22290611

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. rice noodles (60F - Cooling, after 3.75 hours 53F) sitting on counter across from cook line. Per operator, noodles were rehydrated approximately 30 min prior to first temperature taken. raw chicken (50F - Cooling, after 3.75 hours 46F); in walk-in cooler, per operator raw chicken had been prepped 30 minutes prior to first temperature taken.

03D-06-5

Detail 22290604

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. rice noodles (60F - Cooling, after 3.75 hours 53F) sitting on counter across from cook line. Per operator, noodles were rehydrated approximately 30 min prior to first temperature taken. raw chicken (50F - Cooling, after 3.75 hours 46F); in walk-in cooler, per operator raw chicken had been prepped 30 minutes prior to first temperature taken.

41-10-4

Detail 22290615

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On multi purpose shelf next to beverage cooler, bottle of clear liquid stored next to Togo utensils. Operator moved bottle. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22290603

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. yellow curry (50F - Cooling, after 3.75 hours 48F) in walk-in cooler, in covered large metal container, operator removed lid and put in walk-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 22290607

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On in house and Togo menus, spicy tuna roll, lobster bomb roll, spider roll, pho items Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22290616

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Since the last approved plans, mop sink as been removed from back of kitchen. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer added. Hand sink at front counter has been moved. Added dish machine next to triple sink. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22290601

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator did not have written procedures filled out. Filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-21-4

Detail 22290613

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. On multi purpose shelf next to beverage cooler, bottle of clear liquid has no label. Operator added label. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22290600

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On right of cook line, bulk container of sugar has plastic container as scoop. Operator removed container. Also throughout kitchen multiple bulk containers have handles in sugar, rice, and flour. Operator moved handles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22290609

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In middle of kitchen on top shelf, employee personal items stored above food. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22290605

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, spring roll mix stored on floor. Operator moved food. Corrected On-Site

29-27-4

Detail 22290608

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink from previous owner was located behind the bathrooms in kitchen. Mop sink removed. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 22290606

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On multi purpose shelf next to beverage cooler, sanitizer bucket stored next to Togo utensils. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-17-6

Detail 21863202

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw prepped chicken portions stored over beef in walk-in freezer. Operator moved chicken during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Observed portioned bags of raw chicken stored over beef in walk-in freezer. Operator rearranged during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 7Basic: 12Total: 25

12A-07-5

Detail 21690776

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting on gloves without washing hands. Operator had employee wash hands before putting on gloves.

09-01-4

Detail 21690794

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting green onions with no gloves. Employee washed hands and put on gloves.

14-31-5

Detail 21690783

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach-in cooler on cook line observed bags of cabbage and carrots ready to eat stored in dollar store grocery bags. Operator placed food in food grade bags during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21690785

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw prepped chicken portions stored over beef in walk-in freezer. Operator moved chicken during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-03-5

Detail 21690797

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In bottom of reach-in cooler on cook line observed, shell egg ambient (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated eggs were removed from walk in cooler and stocked in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature and placed ice on eggs. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21690796

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose bibb outside near back door observed no vacuum breaker.

03C-89-4

Detail 21690788

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed chicken not cooked completely and then cooled without proper form. Operator stated he only received time paperwork previously and was supplied with partial cook paperwork during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21690792

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written procedure for clean up. Provided operator with handout during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21690777

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dish area blocked by large trash can. Operator moved trash can during inspection. Corrected On-Site

52-01-4

Detail 21690790

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. On menu observed the Sunset roll and crab Rangoons using imitation krab but spelling it crab. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21690795

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed togo menu with asterisks next to multiple menu items but no consumer advisory printed on menu. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21690784

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to dish area observed no paper towels readily available- closest roll around corner. Operator stocked sink with towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21690773

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. Operator was not aware of reporting form. Provided operator with form during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21690793

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoops in multiple bulk containers of product without handle. Operator removed some scoops during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

36-37-5

Detail 21690787

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed one ceiling tile near dish area replaced with unsealed wood. Multiple tiles in kitchen area observed not smooth and cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 21690781

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back storage room area and behind chest reach-in freezer observed missing cove molding. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 21690782

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on reach-in cooler and on shelf over clean plates. Operator discarded drinks during inspection. Observed employee food stored over customer food in reach-in drink cooler. Operator moved food during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21690774

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags, purse and lotion stored on shelf opposite side of cook line over clean plates. Operator moved items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 21690775

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing watch and/or bracelet while prepping food on cook line. Some employees removed items during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 21690789

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line near walk-in freezer torn. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21690791

Basic - Floor/ceiling tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles broken/missing throughout kitchen area. Observed missing ceiling tile in back storage area near back door. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21690786

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line with food debris build up. Observed handles on reach-in coolers with food debris buildup. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21690780

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in freezer observed pan of wontons and pan of peas stored without lids. Operator placed lids during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 21690779

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed shelf in storage area over chest reach-in freezer near back door made of wood that is not sealed. Observed ceiling tile replaced with unsealed wood.

02D-01-5

Detail 21690778

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt on cook line without label. Operator labeled container during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 20

14-15-4

Detail 21310998

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 1) Establishment is utilizing orange 5 gallon "homer" buckets for food storage in walk-in coolers. 2) Establishment is utilizing "Sterilite" containers for food in walk-in cooler and cannot provide proof of food grade worthiness. Discussed with person in charge and person in charge had employee remove product from orange 5 gallon buckets. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21311011

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Raw fish and scallops stored above ready to eat pie. Person in charge rearranged and place raw under ready to eat. 2) Raw over unwashed limes. Person in charge removed limes from walk-in cooler. Provided person in charge with DBPR HR 5030-098 proper storage for holding units. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 21311000

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) Raw chicken stored above raw pork and raw beef. Person in charge rearranged walk-in cooler to proper storage order. Provided person in charge with DBPR HR 5030-098 proper storage for holding units. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21311014

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) noodles in water on counter (45F - Cold Holding). Person in charge added more ice. (42F - Cold Holding) at end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21311004

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup on counter (119F - Hot Holding) left on counter for 30 mins per person in charge. Placed on stove to reheat. (168F - Reheating) by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03C-89-4

Detail 21311008

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. 1) establishment partially cooks chicken for less than 60 mins, then cools chicken in flip-top cooler before cooking chicken to minimum cooking temperature. Discussed DBPR Form HR 5022-101 with operator.

22-02-4

Detail 21310997

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Cutting board in kitchen stained with food debris.

36-37-5

Detail 21311012

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 1) ceiling tiles in kitchen are cracked exposing sides that are not smooth. 1) some ceiling tiles in kitchen are not kitchen grade, smooth easily cleanable, nonabsorbent. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21311002

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1) Employee cell phone on deli liver. Person in charge removed cell phone from food prep area. 2) employee shoes on storage rack next to food in kitchen. Person in charge removed employee shoes from kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21311005

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) gaskets on reach in freezer, walk-in cooler torn.

35B-01-4

Detail 21310999

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1) outer door has gap on bottom. Light can be seen coming from under the door. Repeat Violation

36-08-4

Detail 21310995

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. 1) kitchen food prep area by back door has no cove molding in surrounding walls.

36-17-5

Detail 21311007

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1) kitchen floor has tiles are cracked and missing.

10-01-5

Detail 21311009

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1) scoop handle inside bull storage containers touching food. Person in charge removed scoops. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21310996

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) whisk kept in water at 80F. Person in charge dumped water and placed whisk in dish area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21311001

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) gaskets in reach in coolers, walk-in coolers, reach in freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris.

25-32-4

Detail 21311006

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. 1) Retail store cashew containers reused for establishments sauces and food in kitchen. 2) to-go containers used in bulk rice containers. Person in charge removed to-go containers.

36-50-4

Detail 21311003

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1) Fan fixtures in walk-in coolers soiled with dust and black/green mold like substance.

36-02-5

Detail 21311010

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. 1) floors in kitchen have exposed unsealed concrete.

14-17-4

Detail 21311013

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1) shelves in both walk-in coolers rusted.

Apr 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 22

01B-01-4

Detail 20877387

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three dented cans of bamboo shoots on shelf in kitchen. Manager removed the cans separate from the rest for return to door purveyor. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 20877383

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut onions in pan stored in walk in cooler covered with plastic grocery bag. Manager discarded the bag, and covered the onions with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20877371

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, sliced steak and raw shrimp stored on shelf above clean sprouts and cooling beef broth. Manager began to rearrange the storage levels. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20877377

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top make station on cook line, shell eggs 55F at beginning of inspection and 43F at end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20877375

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef broth on cookline 117F after being off heat for 45 minutes. Cook put broth back on stove, rechecked temperature 167F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 20877378

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside in back of restaurant, no vacuum breaker on hose bibb with hose attached.

31A-11-4

Detail 20877381

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives stored in hand washing sink by the dish area, and employee observed washing blender blade in same sink. Knives were removed, and advised employee to only wash hands in hand washing sinks. Trash can obstructing same hand wash sink. Manager moved the trash can. Corrective Action Taken

02B-04-5

Detail 20877370

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. No reference to raw ingredients on Sushi or Sashimi section of menu. No reference to raw ingredients in Pho section of menu. Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 20877372

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flies on sticky tape traps near ice machine, and in back storage area by dishwashing area. Owner removed the sticky tapes and discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20877366

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single serve bowl used to measure rice stored in rice container. Manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20877367

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen, several ceiling tiles are not sealed.

36-34-5

Detail 20877374

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris, grease, dust. Large air vent in dining area has accumulation of dust. Several acoustic tiles in kitchen have chipped edges. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20877369

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in kitchen are stained and grooved.

33-14-4

Detail 20877373

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Lids on dumpster open because the unit is filled past capacity.

12B-07-4

Detail 20877386

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on shelf with restaurant inventory in main kitchen. Two open cans of soda on shelf of reach in cooler in dining area. Manager removed the cup, and the cans of soda. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20877380

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hand bag stored on top shelf over food prep area on cook line. Manager removed the bag. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20877382

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door leading into parking lot next to the cookline has daylight showing through. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20877384

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs hung on oven door at main cook line. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20877376

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Paddle used to scoop rice stored in ambient water. Manager changed with fresh hot water. Utensils on cookline next to crock pot kept in water 85F. Manager changed with fresh hot water. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20877385

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind sushi bar, no hand wash sink sign at two compartment sink to differentiate which side is used for other purposes.

25-05-4

Detail 20877368

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of single service items stored on floor of outside metal storage container/ shed. Manager began to put boxes on shelves. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 20877379

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two blue towels on shelf next to sushi bar not stored in sanitizer bucket. Manager moved the towels to a bucket. Corrected On-Site

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 14

09-01-4

Detail 20676761

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed sushi chef touch wasabi with bare hands. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20676765

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler; Chicken, beef 45°, chicken 47°; salmon 47°( - Cold Holding). Person in charge placed ice on all foods. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20676771

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 92°. Added rice to time control and filled out paper work. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20676764

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 20676762

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop rice. Person in charge removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-06-4

Detail 20676768

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

12B-02-4

Detail 20676763

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food in kitchen.

35B-01-4

Detail 20676766

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Beneath both doors in kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 20676769

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

10-20-4

Detail 20676767

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs on oven doors. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20676759

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Multiple wet rags under cutting boards. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20676758

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All racks in kitchens have dust/dirt/debris. Hoods are also soiled. Repeat Violation

36-52-4

Detail 20676760

Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted.

02D-01-5

Detail 20676770

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/rice/corn starch not labeled.