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GOGI HOTPOT & BBQ & SUSHI

7251 W COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32818 · 407-440-3113

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats252
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815753
Grade history
JUL 24
APR 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
small flying insects found inside coconut sauce located in prep table. Management discarded.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025081255Nov 4, 2025Jan 13, 2026$400

Inspection history

15 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under storage rack in dry storage.
Basic/36-22-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler also with rust.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Aug 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fly in coconut sauce.
High priority/01B-13-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gasoline can stored under prep table next to large ingredients bin. Management removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
small flying insects found inside coconut sauce located in prep table. Management discarded.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters and clam tags.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. 2 sinks located in the middle cook line. 1 hand sink in 3rd cook line
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Tape in dry storage area. Management removed.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Over drink hostess station.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over buffet line.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oysters located in walk in cooler. Management added.
Basic/01C-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish person and prep persons male.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under storage rack in dry storage.
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of meat located in the walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for rice 70F. Management discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover located in walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler also with rust.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Jello located in the walk in cooler. Crab legs located in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5
Water leaking from pipe. Hand sink located on the 3rd cook line near walk in cooler.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Installed improperly at splitter. Located in chemical room. No vacuum at dishwasher area.
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple sushi items and oysters. Management added items to sign.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Any further violations for missing tags with any in shell raw items will result in administrative action.
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
Basic/35A-06-4/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Cook line.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipes in ceiling.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at buffet.
Basic/24-05-4/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen. Educated management. Staff left to dining room.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Fish for employees stored with food for sale.
Basic/08B-49-4/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Cases of food in walk-in cooler and freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Basic/33-15-4/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the handle of the stove. Staff removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70F spoon for rice. Staff discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. Hood.
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in and walk in coolers. shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods located in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cutter located in chemical room.
Basic/33-31-5/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet of sink located on cook line Pipe under hand sink located next to walk in cooler.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 23 findings ▾
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. 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Installed improperly at splitter. Located in chemical room. No vacuum at dishwasher area.
High priority/29-34-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple sushi items and oysters. Management added items to sign.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Any further violations for missing tags with any in shell raw items will result in administrative action.
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Management using time control without a written plan.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
Basic/35A-06-4
Ceiling tile missing. Cook line.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipes in ceiling.
Basic/36-32-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at buffet.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen. Educated management. Staff left to dining room.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Fish for employees stored with food for sale.
Basic/08B-49-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of food in walk-in cooler and freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Basic/33-15-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the handle of the stove. Staff removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70F spoon for rice. Staff discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. Hood.
Basic/36-62-4
Reach-in and walk in coolers. shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods located in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cutter located in chemical room.
Basic/33-31-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet of sink located on cook line Pipe under hand sink located next to walk in cooler.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 5, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with clear substance not labeled -spray bottle with yellow substance in restroom no label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no hot water at both hand wash sink at wok station -hand wash sink with double faucets in kitchen
Intermediate/27-16-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -spice bucket exteriors under prep table in slicer room
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled in walk in freezer
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. -multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer floor
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soda gun drain line soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Large amounts of water from pipes in water heater room
Basic/29-08-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -right side hand wash sink at wok station
Basic/29-20-5/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler shelves rusted and accumulating mold like substance
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in water heater room soiled with mold like substance -wall under prep table at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance -behind and under 3 compartment sink soiled with mold like substance
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Water draining onto floor surface. -drain line in water heater room draining onto floor
Basic/29-03-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under spray sink at 3 compartment sink
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 4, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 28 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

5 High priority4 Intermediate19 Basic
Show 28 findings ▾
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 moving clean dishes from dish machine to rack, no hand wash
High priority/12A-13-4
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. -employee bare hand touching cheese cake while cutting
High priority/09-01-4/Repeat Violation
Live, small flying insects found -48 flys total -13 small flying insects in mop room -4 small flying insects at prep table outside walk in cooler -10 small flying insects in rear prep room -15 small flying insects at dry storage connected to main kitchen -1 small flying insect at flip top reach in cooler in kitchen -3 small flying insects at soda gun at bar -2 small flying insects under prep sink at sushi station
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
High priority/01D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -20 rodent droppings floating in water in water heater room
High priority/35A-04-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food disposed of in hand wash sink right side of wok station/ next to 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with clear substance not labeled -spray bottle with yellow substance in restroom no label
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no hot water at both hand wash sink at wok station -hand wash sink with double faucets in kitchen
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in flour bucket
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -spice bucket exteriors under prep table in slicer room
Basic/23-24-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. -5 dead roaches in water heater room -3 dead roaches on floor In mop room
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee items above prep table next to walk in cooler
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -egregious amount of standing water in water heater room
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled in walk in freezer
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. -multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer floor
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on fryer door handle
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soda gun drain line soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Large amounts of water from pipes in water heater room
Basic/29-08-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -right side hand wash sink at wok station
Basic/29-20-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler shelves rusted and accumulating mold like substance
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in water heater room soiled with mold like substance -wall under prep table at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance -behind and under 3 compartment sink soiled with mold like substance
Basic/36-27-5
Water draining onto floor surface. -drain line in water heater room draining onto floor
Basic/29-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under spray sink at 3 compartment sink
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork in to-go bags in prep table
High priority/14-31-5/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 15, 2025 · Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time plan is incomplete
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves In both walk in coolers
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork in to-go bags in prep table
High priority/14-31-5/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on side of ice machine that is in entryway to kitchen from buffet area. Operator immediately cleaned and discarded 1 rodent droppings by oil tanks that are at exit from mop room. 3 rodent droppings in Water heater room that is adjacent to mop room and accessed by opening a door..
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · 1 rodent dropping under circuit breaker "D" in mop room. Operator immediately cleaned 1 rodent dropping in corner of water heat room Time Extended
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time plan is incomplete
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves In both walk in coolers
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
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. Tested several times reading 00 chlorine ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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. Employee cutting cooked chicken with bare hands. Advised to wash hands and wear gloves when handling ready to eat food. Oper put gloves on
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork in to-go bags in prep table
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna and raw fish over sauces and krab and lemons in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on side of ice machine that is in entryway to kitchen from buffet area. Operator immediately cleaned and discarded 1 rodent droppings by oil tanks that are at exit from mop room. 3 rodent droppings in Water heater room that is adjacent to mop room and accessed by opening a door..
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat/Admin Complaint
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Intermediate/01C-10-4
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink in back prep area is wrapped up in cellophane and out of order. Operator has repairs scheduled
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. at hand sink by walk in cooler.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time plan is incomplete
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand sink by back prep area and at hand sink at entry to kitchen
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slightly soiled
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator immediately removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Tuna. Thawed over night per operator. Operator immediately cut open
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above prep table. Operator immediately removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. 1 employee eating on prep table cooler. 3 employees eating on back prep table above clean trays. Advised to only eat in a designated area away from food prep and clean utensils.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several cases of food on walk in freezer floor
Basic/08B-47-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In coffee creamer. Immediately removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves In both walk in coolers
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Sushi rice at bar.
High priority/03F-02-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 132F multiple attempts. turned out to be low temp.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Return visit Jul 17, 2024 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to stove area. Staff filled soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Jul 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly paper with accumulation of dead flies hung through kitchen.. Manager removed. Educated manager on the need to keep trash away from building and traps not hung over food. Appropriate locations discussed.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jul 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Return visit Jul 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Middle kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Jul 17, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Pot handle in Soy soup in walk-in cooler. Staff removed pot.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jul 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. Hood over 6 burner stove.
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Jul 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Jul 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); pork (59F - Cold. Held above cold line. Staff place pd in cooler to cool. kimchi (57F - Cold Holding); beef (57F - Cold Holding); chicken (57F - Cold Holding); shrimp roll (47F - Cold Holding); (47F) sushi bar all items held less than 4 hours. Discussed using time control
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Sushi rice at bar.
High priority/03F-02-5/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 132F multiple attempts. turned out to be low temp.
Intermediate/22-56-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to stove area. Staff filled soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly paper with accumulation of dead flies hung through kitchen.. Manager removed. Educated manager on the need to keep trash away from building and traps not hung over food. Appropriate locations discussed.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Middle kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Pot handle in Soy soup in walk-in cooler. Staff removed pot.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Hood over 6 burner stove.
Basic/36-62-4
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Over make table, manager placed in office.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag for oyster
High priority/01B-04-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Employees washed dishes without setting up sink. Took dishes to wash in dishwasher to wash.
Intermediate/16-06-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
No tag on/for original container of raw, oysters. See stop sale. Bin in walk-in shucked without tag.
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For rice
Basic/14-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Throughout establishment
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over make table in kitchen. Manager removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and medicine on make table.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers. Manager removed
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
Basic/16-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Fish in freezer and crab in walk-in cooking
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. Over dishwasher
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority10 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 23 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Over make table, manager placed in office.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag for oyster
High priority/01B-04-5/Warning
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink in dish area wrapped in plastic wrap. Manager says it's under repair. sink near walk-in cooler doesn't work. One hand sink available in kitchen out of 6.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Employees washed dishes without setting up sink. Took dishes to wash in dishwasher to wash.
Intermediate/16-06-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. 4 sinks on cook line and back kitchen near walk-in. Sinks not filled when give opportunity.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
No tag on/for original container of raw, oysters. See stop sale. Bin in walk-in shucked without tag.
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Warning
oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Warning
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For rice
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Throughout establishment
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over make table in kitchen. Manager removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and medicine on make table.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers. Manager removed
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
Basic/16-16-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Fish in freezer and crab in walk-in cooking
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Light not functioning. Over dishwasher
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

3 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
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. Rice 1 hour per operator. Marked with proper time.
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on table with food.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in walk in cooler area and sink at bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. 1 case of oysters no tag.
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No bottles labeled throughout facility.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in all bulk containers.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles in dry storage area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottles of water on top of work stations throughout kitchen area.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from bowl on cook line.
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse on shelf with food in dry storage area.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Food on floor all over walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Meat in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
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. Rice 1 hour per operator. Marked with proper time.
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on table with food.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Warning
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in walk in cooler area and sink at bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. 1 case of oysters no tag.
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No bottles labeled throughout facility.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in all bulk containers.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. 2 tiles in dry storage area.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottles of water on top of work stations throughout kitchen area.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from bowl on cook line.
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse on shelf with food in dry storage area.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Food on floor all over walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Meat in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning

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