K Hibachi Buffet, 7610 49 St N, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: K HIBACHI BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7610 49 St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
License #: 6209859
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under grills (grill station)
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Under cabinets , sushi bar area
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Dry storeroom
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 severely dented cans bamboo shoots **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grill area
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. At cove molding, near floor **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - 2 severely Dented cans present. Stop sale. Hunsty brand bamboo shoots . Both cans dented , one can slit lay bloated Corrective action taken : removed from shelf for return to vendor **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken above cooked ribs, true cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw pork above raw shrimp , walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine measured at 200ppm, recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
09/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under racks, dry storeroom
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bin of chopped brocolli on floor during prepping process **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in freezer : compressor dripping, forming ice.
  • Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One moderately dented can, applesauce, segregated for return to vendor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. M3 turbo air cooler, fail to maintain foods at 411° or below, foods moved to working cooler
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above Hibachi bar
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Velocity increased **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - 1 moderately Dented cans present. Applesauce, removed from shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. M3 turbo ain't cooler, foods moved to working cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tempura shrimp, sushi area , 85°, stop sale **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 individual eggs on flat, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Sprouts cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Measured at 44°, placed into ice bath
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Tempura shrimp, sushi area, 85°, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
5/15/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelve by back door
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. On steamer handle **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand washing faucet
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed product
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.spices holder by middle walk in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. No light in lady' s restroom
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Pork - fried chicken
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three large can - bamboo
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Pork and fried chicken at 46/53° f- stop sale-
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef on buffet at 115° f- corrective action reheating -
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw chicken over cooked food in reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over raw open oyster ( establishment serve raw) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. In employee' s restroom ( gentlemen)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.list log- no certificate -
1/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. (Rear) **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. ( Dishmachine and cookline area) **Warning**
5/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( bulk food) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. (Rear) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.( open grill area) **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.( hot water heat error) **Warning**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up on coffee makers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. ( walkin freezer) **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.( ice cream bowls) **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.( scallops) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.( chicken over lemons in walkin cooler) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.( around sink at wait station.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(starch) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( cookline)(05/21/2013) **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. ( Dishmachine and cookline area) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(. 2 dr upright/ chicken wings)(5/21/2013) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began.( sushi) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.( egg foo young / buffet, sushi rice 99?)(05/21/2013) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(62?/open grill) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.(05/21/2013) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.( cleaner/ sop with vegetable oil, flour) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.( 200-300 PPM chlorine ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.( plumber fixing leak) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( cole slaw cooked foods, etc in walkin) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.( large degreaser sprayer) **Warning**
5/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Controling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the PREMISES by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD nd supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under Section 7-202.12, 7-206.12, and 7-206.13; and (D) Eliminating harbarage conditions.
2/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. In rear cooks station
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Deli style cooler door on front cooks line
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. In deli style reach in cooler on front cooks line
12/7/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing. In large dry storage room
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans on shelf near dish washing area
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Scoop in pan near rice cookers
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. In rear cooks station
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Thought out the front and rear cooks line Through out the dish washing area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Deli style cooler door on front cooks line
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Through out the kitchen Inside walk in cooler near front cooks line
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Server washing hands in 3 compartment sink near front cooks line
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bulk food containers with potatoes on floor in walk in cooler .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. In deli style reach in cooler on front cooks line
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw Chicken in deli style cooler on cooks line stored behind raw shrimp and beef
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. In walk in cooler inside bucket with cut potatoes
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Shelled eggs stored over produce in walk in cooler in rear of kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for rice near rice cook
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Deli style cooler of cooks line
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In dry storage room: Found between 75-100 (combination fresh and old)rodent dropping on floor near food bulk storage bins 10 droppings in dishwasher area 10 droppings in another storage room on cans Observed rub marks on wall attachments in large storage room off the kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Rodent dying in hallway near kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. 9 bulk food storage container not covered in dry storage room with evidence on rodent activity
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife in between prep table and deli style cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Variety of food stuff in walk in cooler
12/6/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed meat cleavers stored in crevices between wok line equipment.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
5/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. (Milk not marked with opening date)
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(Bowl in cut potatoes container located in walk in cooler)
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Violation: 16-01-1 Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in spice storage containers located in storeroom.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interiors of all reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interiors of all reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/ice residue.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on wok line spice storage cart.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on wok line storage shelves.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed meat cleavers stored in crevices between wok line equipment.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle in two stalls not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing signs provided at public restroom handsinks used by food employees.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. (Provide weather strips for front doors)
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed storeroom wall leading to back door soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning in dishmachine area light fixture.
  • Violation: 44-02-1 Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Ceiling tile missing in dishmachine area ceiling.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle in two stalls not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning in dishmachine area light fixture.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at public restroom handsinks used by food employees.
  • Observed box of napkins stored on storeroom floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on wok line spice storage cart.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on wok line storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed cut lemons in container stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed glass cleaner stored next to coffee container in waitress station cabinet.
  • Observed hole in canwash wall.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice located in waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(Bowl in cut potatoes container located in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed interiors of all reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of all reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/ice residue.
  • Observed meat cleavers stored in crevices between wok line equipment.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 03/01/112.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. (Milk not marked with opening date)
  • Critical - Observed salt storage container missing lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in spice storage containers located in storeroom.
  • Observed storeroom wall leading to back door soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. (Provide weather strips for front doors)
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometers in the following coolers: sushi bar, wok line and cook line.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in some kitchen coolers between use.
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location: Scoops for bulk products in storeroom.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Violation: 21-05-1 Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-15-1 Reach-in hot hold box not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed grill / wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of waitress station cabinets.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Canwash drain cover clogged with food/trash debris.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishmachine area.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed broken tile in wall adjacent to back door.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning in women's employee restroom.
  • Violation: 40-01-1 No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Violation: 44-02-1 Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Violation: 46-09-2 Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
10/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Canwash drain cover clogged with food/trash debris.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishmachine area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location: Scoops for bulk products in storeroom.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Light not functioning in women's employee restroom.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in the following coolers: sushi bar, wok line and cook line.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed broken tile in wall adjacent to back door.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of waitress station cabinets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed grill / wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit : Beef, Chicken, and Pork on buffet line 46 F-48 F. This violation must be corrected by : 10/21/11.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation: Beef stored on top of chicken in wic. Both were wrapped and frozen.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found on storeroom floor beneath storage racks. This violation must be corrected by : 10/21/11.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in some kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Reach-in hot hold box not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Waitress station hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination at sushi buffet.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Violation: 40-01-1 No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Violation: 44-02-1 Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination at sushi buffet.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Light missing the proper shield on grill line light fixture.
  • Light not functioning in grill line light fixture.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of ice cream residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed kitchen floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed screen in kitchen exit door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed storeroom deep freezer door in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Clean and organize kitchen storeroom.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease on wok / grill line.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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