Kazu's Sushi & Japanese Csn, 6317 Tacoma Dr, Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Kazu's Sushi & Japanese Csn
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6317 Tacoma Dr, Port Richey, FL 34668
License #: 6112889
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.Rice.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.3 compartment sink faucet leaks. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Sushi.Put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken,see temps. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli), hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Lime scale.
  • Basic - Paper towel used in contact with food in Reachin cooler on Cookline.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Sushi bar Handwash sink.
  • Basic - Wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.On sugar container on Cookline,also red plastic dish rack.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Inside surface of ice machine lid.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Towels used to line food-contact trays storing cups.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.Over 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable.3 compartment sink,and sink across from Cookline.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.floor.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty shelves ,cookline reachin cooler .
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Sink faucets ,handles.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Mens room . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets,cookline .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Leaking faucet,sink by cookline .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty reachin cooler shelves .
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Using paper towels to store reachin cooler food on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Storing towel,sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Sushi bar.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Reachin cooler shelves .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.In walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Kitchen sink faucet plumbing .
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Using as a dump sink .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Used as dump sink .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Onions . Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty storage rack on wheels.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Over 3compartment sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty reachin cooler shelves ,cookline .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.Onions stored under drain shelf,dish room area .
  • Wet mops not hung to dry.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Flour container stored under dishmachine rack.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Wooden shelves ,sushi area.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Walkin cooler shelves rusty .
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.Rice pot.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.Rice pot.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Leaking faucets ,3compartment sink .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Kitchen . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed rusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.Cans of soda .
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area.Flour under dish machine drain table .
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Walkin cooler shelves rusted .
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. leaking faucet ,sushi line.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Kitchen .Floor broken up.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Floor fan,dishroom missing guard.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Around handwash sinks,kitchen ,and caulking .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Shelves at front sushi counter.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Over 3compartment sink,back kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Storing utensils,also using as dump sink.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Cookline reachin cooler.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on reachin cooler shelves ,cookline .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Cookline .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Not accessible ,can't get towels.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Over 3compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Sushi line.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Around grease trap.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Over 3compartment sihk,kitchen . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.Degreaser over 3compartment sink.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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