St. Augustine Beach, St. Johns County

BAITONG THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT

3915 A1A S STE 101, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 25, 2026
City
St. Augustine Beach
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
22

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

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-20-5

Detail 24267435

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp in small reach in cooler on cookline. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24267436

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not properly thawed.

31B-02-4

Detail 24267431

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back kitchen hand wash sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 24267432

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees expired. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24267428

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter with green liquid not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24267427

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled with debris. Operator had employee clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24267433

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. Fully thawed raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not properly thawed.

12B-07-4

Detail 24267437

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink at reach in cooler prep station. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24267426

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cookline flip top in disrepair. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24267434

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24267429

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cookline soiled with grease build up. Reach in cooler on cook line and front counter gaskets dark mold like substance. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24267430

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

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

53B-05-5

Detail 23862742

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Henry, David,and sakdina expired.

16-21-4

Detail 23862744

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

14-09-4

Detail 23862741

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cookline has dark grooves.

14-11-5

Detail 23862747

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn.

35B-01-4

Detail 23862746

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door shows disrepair and has gap at bottom.

14-69-4

Detail 23862745

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezers. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23862743

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging on front of oven handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23862740

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 23862748

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting mushrooms from box without first washing.

14-17-4

Detail 23862739

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

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53A-01-7

Detail 23454199

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Managers food manager certification expired 9-12-24.

14-01-5

Detail 23454200

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls being used as scoop for 2 rice containers. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23454202

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice stored on floor in walk in cooler in kitchen that does not work. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23454198

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer, in prep area,on far wall by walk in cooler that does not work with ice buildup and the door is not closing tightly.

23-03-4

Detail 23454201

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system over fryers in kitchen with grease buildup.

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 22983224

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In prep area on shelf under table, observed 7 live flying insects at onion container. Called district office, following day call back per Linda. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: One live flying insect observed around plastic bins in prep area. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 22983225

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in both flip top reach in coolers, pot stick (46F- Cold Holding); calamari (59F - Cold Holding); sprouts (64F - Cold Holding); peas (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items placed on line 1.5 hours prior, lids open during lunch rush. At cook line, shell eggs (63F - Cold Holding); rice noodles (65F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding). All items sitting on counters for approximately 1.5 hours. At wait station, cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Salads in cooler 1.5 hours. Can drinks on top shelf blocking air flow to salads. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Spring rolls 53F in overfilled container in top section of flip top cooler on cook line, rolls have been in cooler since 11:00 am. Employee took top part of rolls out of pan and put in bottom of cooler. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 3Basic: 17Total: 28

35A-02-6

Detail 22980456

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In prep area on shelf under table, observed 7 live flying insects at onion container. Called district office, following day call back per Linda. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22980444

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In prep area, chest freezer raw chicken in plastic wrap stored over tray of cooked chicken. Operator moved chicken. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22980462

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw salmon and tuna stored on shelf over ready to eat food, and raw chicken stored over rice noodles. Operator moved to correct levels. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22980440

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line at bottom section of cooler, fish in rop packaging, not opened and thawed. At prep area, on lower shelf in plastic container, 4 rotted onions. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22980465

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in both flip top reach in coolers, pot stick (46F- Cold Holding); calamari (59F - Cold Holding); sprouts (64F - Cold Holding); peas (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items placed on line 1.5 hours prior, lids open during lunch rush. At cook line, shell eggs (63F - Cold Holding); rice noodles (65F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding). All items sitting on counters for approximately 1.5 hours. At wait station, cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Salads in cooler 1.5 hours. Can drinks on top shelf blocking air flow to salads. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22980451

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, rice (108F - Hot Holding). Rice sitting on counter approximately 1 hour per employee.

41-10-4

Detail 22980439

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In prep area on shelf, can of foam spray above reach in freezer. Operator moved can of foam spray. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22980446

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer on faucet with hose attached.

53A-05-6

Detail 22980454

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/ 6 employees present at start of inspection, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived during food inspection. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22980442

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds sushi rice, on time, written procedures not complete. Time marked on container. Repeat Violation

53B-10-4

Detail 22980447

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates missing dates completed or name of employee.

22-20-5

Detail 22980452

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front lip of ice machine has black stains. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22980441

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine has buildup.

14-01-5

Detail 22980450

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep area multiple bulk containers have plastic cups as scoops. Operator removed all cups. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22980464

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple reach in cooler and walk in cooler handles soiled.

14-45-4

Detail 22980463

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At wait station cardboard used to divide plastic utensils. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22980457

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. At cook line at bottom section of cooler, fish in rop packaging, not opened and thawed.

40-06-5

Detail 22980460

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In prep area purse stored on shelf above prep table.

14-11-5

Detail 22980459

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On cook line microwave interior has black stains and pitting. In prep area chest freezers have rusting tops.

08B-38-4

Detail 22980443

Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area multiple food items stored on floor. In unused walk in freezer multiple food items stored on floor. In walk in cooler multiple items stored on floor. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22980448

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line 2 tongs hanging from oven handle. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22980455

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line scoop for rice in standing water 88F. At sushi bar tweezers in standing water 71F. Operator moved from standing water. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 22980458

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At wait station no ambient thermometer in both reach in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 22980461

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash signs missing at cook line , prep area and sushi bar. Operator put signs up during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22980445

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled throughout kitchen and sushi bar. At cook line hood filters have grease buildup. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 22980438

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. In prep area and sushi bar faucet base corroded.

08B-12-5

Detail 22980449

Basic - Stored food not covered. In prep area reach in freezer wontons uncovered.

21-12-4

Detail 22980453

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line on counter wet towel not in sanitizer solution.

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-01-5

Detail 22866987

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The following menu items contain raw or undercooked ingredients not identified: Under sushi appetizers, sunomono Under soups and salads, krab avocado salad and seared tuna salad Under chef rolls, lobster bomb roll, volcano roll, sexiest girl roll, lobster roll, Spider-Man roll, spider wave roll Under cucumber rolls, kanisu roll Under tempura roll, playboy roll Under medium roll, California, Miami, Tokyo, futomaki, crazy, and shrimp tempura roll. Under entrees, baitong specialties, tuna drama. Under front page specials, jumping tempura. Also special board at sushi bar, daily specials not identified as raw or undercooked. Operator corrected some of the menu items digitally during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-11: Operator needs more time to make changes. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Operator needs more time to complete menu changes. Time Extended

May 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 22866816

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On cook line, inside oven on door, approximately 20 live roaches. Also on cook line, on wall behind oven, approximately 5 live roaches. Also, in back prep area behind table and deep freezer approximately 5 live roaches. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-11: At back reach in freezer, observed one live roach on cove molding tile behind freezer. At back three hinge reach in freezer, observed four live roaches in uncovered hinge. Person in charge began killing and discarding. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-23-4

Detail 22866817

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. At kitchen pass through window, near electrical wire box, accumulation of roach droppings. Also in prep area behind reach in freezer, 2 egg sacs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-11: None observed Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 22866815

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The following menu items contain raw or undercooked ingredients not identified: Under sushi appetizers, sunomono Under soups and salads, krab avocado salad and seared tuna salad Under chef rolls, lobster bomb roll, volcano roll, sexiest girl roll, lobster roll, Spider-Man roll, spider wave roll Under cucumber rolls, kanisu roll Under tempura roll, playboy roll Under medium roll, California, Miami, Tokyo, futomaki, crazy, and shrimp tempura roll. Under entrees, baitong specialties, tuna drama. Under front page specials, jumping tempura. Also special board at sushi bar, daily specials not identified as raw or undercooked. Operator corrected some of the menu items digitally during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-11: Operator needs more time to make changes. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22866814

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On cook line, underneath oven, approximately 2 dead roaches. At kitchen door pass thru, 1 dead roach on door frame. At make line, by kitchen pass thru window, at electrical box, approximately 5 dead roaches. Also, in back prep area, behind deep freezer, 1 dead roach. Also in reach in freezer gasket 1 dead roach. Also, in prep area, 1 dead roach on speed rack. Also at dish area, approximately 2 dead roaches. Also at sushi bar, 2 dead roaches under shelving. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-11: On shelf at counter under sushi line. Observed two dead roaches. Person in charge discarded. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 21

01D-01-5

Detail 22866020

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon comes in fresh, served raw and/or undercooked with no proof of parasite destruction. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 22866014

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, raw tuna stored over unwashed produce.

08A-20-5

Detail 22866019

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In prep area, in reach in freezer, raw chicken stored above raw calamari. In walk in cooler, on speed rack, raw chicken stored over raw beef.

35A-05-4

Detail 22866027

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On cook line, inside oven on door, approximately 20 live roaches. Also on cook line, on wall behind oven, approximately 5 live roaches. Also, in back prep area behind table and deep freezer approximately 5 live roaches. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 22866024

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. At kitchen pass through window, near electrical wire box, accumulation of roach droppings. Also in prep area behind reach in freezer, 2 egg sacs. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22866021

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On cook line, in Reach in cooler, 1 pan of grouper in vacuum sealed packages completely thawed and still in reduced oxygen packaging.

01B-02-5

Detail 22866018

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At sushi station, sushi rice marked from 11:00-3:00 and not discarded at 3:00.

03A-02-5

Detail 22866023

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi bar, salmon (46F - Cooling); spicy tuna (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items were prepared at 11:30 in morning. Ambient temp of cooler is 41F. On cook line shell eggs (77F - Cold Holding); rice noodles (60F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (83F - Cold Holding) Also, on cook line, chicken, sprouts, cabbage (47-60F - Cold Holding). Operator states items were loaded from walk in cooler in morning or prepped at 11:00AM. Operator moved all time/temperature controled for safety food to walk in cooler. Ambient temp of Reach in cooler is 41F. Warning

03F-01-5

Detail 22866009

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. At sushi station, sushi rice marked from 11:00-3:00 and not discarded at 3:00.

02B-01-5

Detail 22866008

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The following menu items contain raw or undercooked ingredients not identified: Under sushi appetizers, sunomono Under soups and salads, krab avocado salad and seared tuna salad Under chef rolls, lobster bomb roll, volcano roll, sexiest girl roll, lobster roll, Spider-Man roll, spider wave roll Under cucumber rolls, kanisu roll Under tempura roll, playboy roll Under medium roll, California, Miami, Tokyo, futomaki, crazy, and shrimp tempura roll. Under entrees, baitong specialties, tuna drama. Under front page specials, jumping tempura. Also special board at sushi bar, daily specials not identified as raw or undercooked. Operator corrected some of the menu items digitally during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22866017

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is holding items on time and has no written plan.

41-17-4

Detail 22866015

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front line, by kitchen pass through window, unlabeled spray bottle identified as Mr clean by manager.

52-08-4

Detail 22866011

Intermediate - When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. In appetizer section, crab Rangoon not identified as being imitation Krab. When asked operator states all imitation krab. On menu under biatong specialties, crispy grouper identified as being served with Florida grouper. No proof of Florida grouper being served. Grouper on invoices origin is SE Asia wild caught. Operator corrected some of the menu items digitally during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 22866010

Basic - Accumulation of buildup on interior of ice machine. Gaskets on interior of ice machine are soiled.

16-23-4

Detail 22866022

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

35A-03-4

Detail 22866016

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On cook line, underneath oven, approximately 2 dead roaches. At kitchen door pass thru, 1 dead roach on door frame. At make line, by kitchen pass thru window, at electrical box, approximately 5 dead roaches. Also, in back prep area, behind deep freezer, 1 dead roach. Also in reach in freezer gasket 1 dead roach. Also, in prep area, 1 dead roach on speed rack. Also at dish area, approximately 2 dead roaches. Also at sushi bar, 2 dead roaches under shelving. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22866026

Basic - Floors, walls, and or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple walls, floors, and or ceiling in kitchen is soiled. Cove molding in kitchen in multiple area is separating from base of wall allowing insects to harbor. Walls are starting to detach and deteriorating.

08B-38-4

Detail 22866007

Basic - Food stored on floor. At sushi bar, Kani stored on floor. In prep area, by walk in, mirin stored on floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 22866012

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom no handwashing sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 22866013

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods above oven and wok are soiled with grease. Also, at soda machine in dining area, has buildup on exterior of nozzles.

29-12-4

Detail 22866025

Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, faucet, sink) not easily cleanable. Multiple sinks in kitchen are corroded and no longer easily cleanable.

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 22415217

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. In dish area, Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) Dish machine chlorine bucket was almost empty. Operator set up triple sink to use until they could acquire another chlorine bucket. Tested Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Dish machine not properly sanitizing at time of inspection. Operator stated he had changed the chlorine sanitizer since last inspection. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator called pro guard during inspection Operator set up triple sink to use while they wait for dish machine to be fixed. Triple sink 100ppm. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 12Total: 23

22-41-4

Detail 22407004

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. In dish area, Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) Dish machine chlorine bucket was almost empty. Operator set up triple sink to use until they could acquire another chlorine bucket. Tested Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22407005

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. In reach in chest freezer in back of kitchen across from reach-in cooler, repackaged chicken stored over repackaged pork. Employee rearranged freezer during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22407012

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler across from cook line, scallops (46F - Cold Holding) Employee stated scallops had been in cooler overnight. Operator voluntarily discarded scallops. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22407019

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from cook line, raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated chicken, beef, shrimp had been in cooler for 1.45 hours. Operator put items in reach-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22407008

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep counter next to dish machine, miso soup (130F - Hot Holding) Operator stated miso had been on counter for 1 hour and proceeded to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 22407007

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

22-02-4

Detail 22407020

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At soda station, mold-like substance on soda nozzles. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22407023

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand washing sink by reach-in cooler across from cook line, sponge in sink. Operator removed sponge. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22407022

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22407026

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by reach-in cooler across from cook line At hand washing sink in back of kitchen near dry storage Operator changed both paper towels. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22407014

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employee has sushi rice kept on time but no written documentation. Provided written form during inspection.

14-01-5

Detail 22407024

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage, plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in container of sesame seeds. In walk-in cooler, large plastic container used as scoop in spring roll sauce. Operator removed both plastic containers. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22407010

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen have dust buildup.

06-09-1

Detail 22407017

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. In small reach-in cooler across from cook line, fish thawed in package without packaging being cut prior to thaw. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22407016

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler used as dry storage, bag of rice stored on floor. Employee moved bag of rice to shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22407015

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink by reach-in cooler across from cook line At hand washing sink behind sushi bar Repeat Violation

33-38-4

Detail 22407009

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can at hand washing sink in back of kitchen by dry storage. Employee provided trash can. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22407013

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen have grease buildup Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22407021

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach-in cooler across from cook line, opened water bottle stored with food. Operator moved drink. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22407018

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Across from cook line, Above reach-in cooler stacks of Togo boxes not inverted. Operator inverted boxes. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22407006

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of small reach-in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22407011

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink across from cook line has leaky faucet.

21-12-4

Detail 22407025

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on counter at reach-in cooler Operator moved cloth to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 15

01B-02-5

Detail 21841807

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In larger reach-in cooler on cook line observed, cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items were prepped and placed in cooler 5.5 hours prior to temperature. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21841798

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In larger reach-in cooler on cook line observed, cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items were prepped and placed in cooler 5.5 hours prior to temperature. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-07-5

Detail 21841808

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler observed, chicken (59F - Cooling); chicken (69F - Cooling). Operator stated chicken was prepped 3.5 hours prior to temperature and placed pans in large tub of ice water and placed ice over chicken. At server station in reach-in cooler observed, salad (56F - Cooling). Employee stated salads were prepped 3.5 hours prior and placed open in walk-in cooler to cool. Second temp 45 min later observed 43F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21841795

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker present on mop sink faucet with hose attached.

11-27-4

Detail 21841809

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 cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21841796

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board attached to coolers with food staining buildup. Observed interior ice machine bin with mold-like substance on sides. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21841802

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In handwash sink behind sushi counter observed plate and utensils stored in sink. Employee removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 21841801

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed sushi items on iPad menu not labeled as raw. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21841805

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of cleaner without label on cook line. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21841800

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to dry storage room observed two co2 tanks not secured. Operator secured tanks during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21841799

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. In reach-in cooler on cook line observed fish thawed in package with label stating to remove package before thawing. Operator cut the packages during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21841797

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind sushi counter observed no handwash sign at handwash sink. Provided operator with signs during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21841803

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On larger reach-in cooler observed food debris buildup on gaskets. On reach-in freezer at sushi counter observed gaskets with food debris buildup. Employee started cleaning during inspection. At server station observed exterior due with mold-like substance buildup. Corrective Action Taken

25-05-4

Detail 21841806

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room observed togo boxes stored on floor. Operator moved boxes during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21841804

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In large reach-in cooler on cook line observed standing water in bottom of cooler.

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21564311

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. Dishmachine tests at 0ppm. Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink and it tested @ 50ppm. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21564312

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork, shrimp 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Both were above fill line. Person in charge moved both to inside of reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21564313

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. Missing on rice. Person in charge time stamped. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21564305

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near work station. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21564308

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Person in charge cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 21564306

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Next to fry station.. person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 21564309

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind wok station.

08B-38-4

Detail 21564307

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor. Person in charge picked sauce up Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21564310

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from oven.. person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

41-05-4

Detail 21082472

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid in use for pest control. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: Raid was discarded upon request Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

35A-05-4

Detail 21082471

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on side of chest freezer in back kitchen. One live roach in reach in freezer which is being used as dry storage. Person in charge was able to kill and discard both roaches. The area was cleaned. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: One live roach observed on side of reach in chest freezer I kitchen. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21082470

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches roaches observed behind equipment and under shelves in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: 32 dead roaches observed at callback. Additionally, one rodent dropping observed in dry storage area. Time Extended

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 18

41-05-4

Detail 21079135

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid in use for pest control. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21079132

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over pre-made crab Rangoon on chest freezer. Person in charge removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 21079143

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. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in chest freezer. Person in charge removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21079130

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on side of chest freezer in back kitchen. One live roach in reach in freezer which is being used as dry storage. Person in charge was able to kill and discard both roaches. The area was cleaned. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21079139

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs on cook line 66F. Inspector provided Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure paperwork. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 21079144

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and scrubber in hand washing sink on front cookline by wok station. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21079136

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment has times recorded. Inspector provided Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21079140

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

51-11-4

Detail 21079138

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back shelved dry storage area, two CO2 canisters.

14-45-4

Detail 21079133

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In dry storage area. Person in charge removed the cardboard. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21079141

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On clean dish rack in kitchen by three compartment sink.

35A-03-4

Detail 21079142

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches roaches observed behind equipment and under shelves in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 21079134

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water next to cut cucumber and lettuce on server station counter. Person in charge removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21079129

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler has has accumulation of debris, food, and slime.

08B-38-4

Detail 21079128

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer/dry storage area, multiple bags of dry goods. Person in charge moved bags to shelves Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21079131

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline.

51-18-6

Detail 21079127

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21079137

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface of door leading from kitchen to dining area has has accumulation of debris and grease.

Feb 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 20870463

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 2021-12-07: Time needed to train. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-17: At todays callback : no proof of any employee training available. Admin Complaint

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 20706110

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 2021-12-07: Time needed to train. Time Extended

Dec 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 15Total: 22

12A-29-4

Detail 20705401

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed staff touch raw shell eggs with bare hands and then go to grab a pot and pour in another container. Addressed immediately and person washed hands Corrective Action Taken

35A-05-4

Detail 20705410

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches under ice machine. Ice machine is located by back door in front of walk in cooler in kitchen. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20705390

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In server cooler; Milk 45°; ( - Cold Holding) milk discarded. Tofu 72°; ( - Cold Holding)

16-33-4

Detail 20705395

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

22-02-4

Detail 20705402

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave has food debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 20705394

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink was blocked by cart in back.

53B-01-5

Detail 20705391

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

51-11-4

Detail 20705398

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 co2 tanks not secured.

14-05-4

Detail 20705393

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard in reach in cooler on front line. Person in charge removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20705397

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

36-03-4

Detail 20705400

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing along back wall.

36-01-4

Detail 20705392

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor has accumulation of grease on it under fryers and behind cook line.

08B-47-4

Detail 20705403

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Rice on floor in extra walk in cooler turned into storage. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20705389

Basic - Ice buildup in freezer. All 5 chest freezers have ice buildup.

10-20-4

Detail 20705399

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pair of tongs on fryer and oven door handles.

10-07-4

Detail 20705407

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, ladle in standing water. Palm Coast moved ladle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20705404

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Or paper towels at front hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20705405

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

29-49-6

Detail 20705409

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in 2 front reach in coolers.

06-01-5

Detail 20705406

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Rice and edamame thawing at room temperature. Person in charge placed in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20705408

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall has splatter through out kitchen.

21-09-4

Detail 20705396

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several dirty wet rags in use on prep tables.