YAMATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
526 NW 60 ST, Gainesville FL 32607 · 352 332 4466
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 21 visits since July 2023
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the stock of paper towels. One live roach in the crevice of the wall and ceiling in dry goods area. One live roach on the wall in the hallway of the kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024061503 | Aug 8, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
21 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust. Clean plate storage rack across from reach in freezer soiled with dust. Bottom shelf under rice cooker soiled with old food debris. Side of fryer soiled with grease. Flat top grills in dining area the sides are soiled with old food debris.
May 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over salads in walk in cooler, operator moved salads above shrimp.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow missing at threaded hose Bibb at mop sink. Operator placed Backflow on faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk behind bar opened a few days ago.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine soiled with black substance build up. Interior raw beef reach in cooler soiled with food drips. Interior tall reach in cooler racks soiled with liquid in prep area. Cutting board on cooks line reach in cooler stained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind bar no label pink liquid, operator stated it is sanitizer.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach hanging in web on wall in dry storage room.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on cooks line. Cutting board on reach in cooler cooks line with deep cut marks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust. Clean plate storage rack across from reach in freezer soiled with dust. Bottom shelf under rice cooker soiled with old food debris. Side of fryer soiled with grease. Flat top grills in dining area the sides are soiled with old food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. Floor soiled behind drink machines.
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. House wrapped raw salmon stored over packages of noodles in walk-in-freezer. Manager removed raw salmon.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two individual packages of salmon in reduce oxygen package not frozen in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Soap at bar handwash sink in squeeze bottle with no label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector soiled with mold like substance
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. Two individual packages of salmon in reduce oxygen package not frozen in reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( cups )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Container of soy sauce on floor in dry goods storage area. Manager put on shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice bin. Manager removed
Apr 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. One of three stalls in the women's restroom out of service due to non functioning toilet.
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the server soft drink dispensing machine and on deflector plate in ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach at mop sink by back exit door.
Nov 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the server soft drink dispensing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Four ceiling tile in dishwash area are acoustic tiles and are not smooth and cleanable. Four ceiling tiles tiles around air conditioning vent in dishwash area have large accumulation of dirt.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in server station rusty, shelves in dishwash area rusty
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two plastic trays of Chicken prepped the day before in reach in cooler in prep area at 48F. Chicken had been there overnight.
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. Two plastic trays of Chicken prepped the day before in reach in cooler in prep area at 48F. Chicken had been there overnight.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three spray bottles with cleaning solution and sanitizer stored over bottles of beer in office.. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored with clean dishes that will be placed on the table for customers.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in reach in cooler opened two days earlier per Manager with no date mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the server soft drink dispensing machine. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. One of three stalls in the women's restroom out of service due to non functioning toilet.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in handwash sink cabinet in employee bathroom
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored in dry good storage rack with single service napkins. Manager removed backpack
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in server area by ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Case of juice stored on floor in hallway.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at handwash sink by cookline and server area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in-cooler rusty and pitted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in server area soiled with grease
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed (sugar and tempura ) from original container not labeled with name of contents.
Sep 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook wearing gloves left grill and pulled several steaks from reach in cooler, placed the raw steaks on the grill, then handled cooking equipment, then took three take out trays and handled the inside of the trays with gloves hands and continued to prepare orders, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on hose Bibb outside behind the door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the server soft drink dispensing machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by cart and mop bucket in kitchen. Manager moved items
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Squeeze bottle at bar with clear yellow fluid not labeled. employee advised that the squeeze bottle had soap.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two food handler certificates expire K Suzuki and R Wada
Bathroom facility in disrepair. One stall in women's rest room out of order. Does not flush.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Four ceiling tile in dishwash area are acoustic tiles and are not smooth and cleanable. Four ceiling tiles tiles around air conditioning vent in dishwash area have large accumulation of dirt.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on wooden shelf in dry goods storage area. Manager removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of box of take out trays. Employee removed drink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Chef hat, ball cap and keys stored on top of box of take out trays. Purse and keys stored above box of portion cup lids in dry goods storage area. Employee removed items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( metal bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting in dishwash area.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in server station rusty, shelves in dishwash area rusty
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in walk-in-cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on up in reach in freezer in kitchen and behind cooing unit in walk-in-freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( ice ) at server station. Manager raised handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Two Handwash sink signs missing at handwash sinks one in kitchen and another at the server station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in kitchen soiled with accumulation of dirt. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in server station soiled with grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( flour,sugar ) from original container not labeled with name of contents.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken cooked on cook line grill: chicken (145F,152F,147F - Cooking). Manager had employee place chicken on grill to finish cooking: chicken (168F,172F,169F - cooking)
Employee switched from working with raw food to single service items without washing hands. Employee placed raw beef on grill and proceeded to handle a clean to go container without washing his hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use new to go container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sauces in reaching cooler across from cook line. Raw beef stored over cooked noodles in prep area reach-in cooler. In both instances the manager moved the raw items beneath the ready to eat items.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored at room temperature on cook line. Manager placed eggs in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: shrimp (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Shrimp was cooked during inspection. Items stored in walk-in cooler: lobster tails (46F - Cold Holding); tuna (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the door to walk-in cooler was opened and closed often prior to inspection, items were stored next to door. Manager opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature of items to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Salmon stored in walk-in cooler: salmon (46F,47F,46F,47F - Cooling). Manager stated salmon was prepared the previous night.
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. Salmon stored in walk-in cooler: salmon (46F,47F,46F,47F - Cooling). Manager stated salmon was prepared the previous night.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in warmer on prep table next to kitchen entrance: rice (122F - Hot Holding). Employee stated rice was placed in warmer 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Rice was reheated and served during inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Kitchen sanitizer bucket, 200+. Manager had employee add water to bucket, 75 ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk stored in wait station reach-in cooler. Manager stated milk was opened two days earlier. Manager placed proper date mark on milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Shelves in wait station reach-in cooler. Ice bin for ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop stored in wait station hand washing sink. Employee dumped ice in wait station hand washing sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification for person in charge.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area hand washing sink missing hand washing sign, paper towels and soap.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in mop sink area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout the kitchen dusty.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth napkins on top of trimmed beef in prep area reach-in cooler. Employee removed napkins and placed parchment paper on beef.
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 thawing in walk-in cooler. Manager stated tuna placed in cooler the previous day to thaw.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in dish area. Manager had employee finish eating in designated area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed bottle of water during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for rice on prep table next to kitchen entrance, 93F. Employee removed scoop and water and replaced it with new scoop in dry pan.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sinks throughout the kitchen dirty. Area behind wait station soda machine. Hood vents above cook line. Top of dish machine in dish area. Bar dump sink.
Stored food not covered. Dumplings stored in reach-in freezer next to kitchen entrance.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall above walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall beneath dish table in dish area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in mop sink area.
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the stock of paper towels. One live roach in the crevice of the wall and ceiling in dry goods area. One live roach on the wall in the hallway of the kitchen
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed approximately twenty bottles of household pesticide in the office.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the stock of paper towels. One live roach in the crevice of the wall and ceiling in dry goods area. One live roach on the wall in the hallway of the kitchen
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
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. Observed person in charge has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal incident if vomit or diarrhea is discharged on any surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. Provided form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gallon of milk in reach in cooler opened two days earlier not date marked
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two food handler certificates expired.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar does not not have any running water.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Three Ceiling tile in dishwash area are acoustic tile and are not smooth and cleanable.
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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( salmon ) labeled indicating product to remain frozen until time of use not open or removed from package.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom in back of kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with clean dishes. Manager removed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by hand wash sink in prep area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in cooler rusted and pitted. Outside of ice machine rusted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service take out trays not inverted or protected
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( sugar and flour ) from original container not labelled with name of contents. Manager labelled containers
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling food pans in kitchen. Manager had employee wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked noodles in reach-in cooler across from kitchen prep table. Manager moved beef to bottom shelf.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching phone proceeded to handle clean utensils on cook line without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Inside of ice machine door. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad stored in wait station hand washing sink. Mana removed scrub pad from hand washing sink.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 22F when calibrated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle stored on shelf in ware washing area.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine in ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in ware washing area.
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 in walk-in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating rice in kitchen. Manager had employee finish eating in dining room.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle for rice cooker next to kitchen entrance broken.
Food stored on floor. Yum yum sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed yum yum sauce on shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole beneath kitchen hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Top of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Top of dish machine. Top of rice cooker next to kitchen entrance.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpsters behind building. Manager closed lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf above cook line reach-in cooler. Manager turned containers over.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in kitchen prep sink. Employee placed shrimp under running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored on floor next to back door.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen sanitizer bucket, 200 ppm. Manager added water to bucket, 75 ppm.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. Manager primed machine, 50 ppm.
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 handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands in dish area. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Deflector plate and bin in ice machine.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters next to ice machine not changed within a year, filters dated 8/8/2022.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine in dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen dusty.
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. Fish stored in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager removed apron from shelf.
Food stored on floor. Mirin seasoning stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed seasoning on shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind hand washing sink across from cook line grill.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to wait area soda machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Box fan next to ice machine and box fan in kitchen area. Top of dish machine. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager placed cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Jul 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. 2 employees peeling ginger no gloves. Operator had employees place gloves on hand.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over sauce bottles and raw beef over lettuce in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Green burn cream on same pan with clean utensils.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine. Interior ice bin on drink machine. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in wait station drink room. Sauce bottle lid and sesame bottle lid soiled on shelf by Handwash sink in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with pink inside in dish machine area, operator stated it was sanitizer.
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 steaks in walk in cooler, label states that it needs to be opened before thawing.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in clean dish room.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on cooks line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair behind Handwash sink in main cooking area due to previous leak. Wall above walk in cooler door not smooth easily cleanable. Missing ceiling tile in same area as wall in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in main kitchen cook line area.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves near window in side dry storage/chemical area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine nearest Handwash sink in server area the backsplash is soiled. Fan soiled above Handwash sink in kitchen. Reach in cooler gasket soiled nearest back door. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled. Metal pieces holding flat tops in dining area the top of metal pieces are soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside the reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish machine. Ceiling soiled in warewashing area. Floor soiled in dry storage/chemical room. Floor soiled under all cooking flat tops in dining rooms.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor by Handwash sink and soda machine.
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