Sushi Spot & Noodle World, 3665 East Bay Dr Ste # 146, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SUSHI SPOT & NOODLE WORLD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3665 East Bay Dr Ste # 146, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6213977
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(at sushi bar near hand wash sink) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (144°F water at hand sinks) **Warning**
10/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cook line) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile not properly seated in mop sink room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. (On lower cookline shelf. Corrective action: items moved to dish wash room.) near 3 bay sink, a soiled dish machine rack is used for storage of squeeze bottles and utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage, lid is open and flies are heavy. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on floor in dry storage room under shelves, in walk in cooler, at cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. (At sushi bar near hand sink) **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. (In cook line cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(at sushi bar near hand wash sink) **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.(take out containers at cookline and sushi bar) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil build-up inside ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. (Stored in mop bucket wringer unit) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. (Dry storage room) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Noodles in water at 80°F on counter ). Corrective action: moved to walk in cooler. In walk in cooler: 45°F unwashed bean sprouts, 45°F raw fish, 46°F packaged noodles, 46°F rice noodles (not the same ones just moved to the walkin), on counter by stove: fry batter 70°F). **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. (Cooked bbq eel in toaster oven) corrective action: moved to reach in cooler until order is placed. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. (Cookline) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in wait station area by hand sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Coffee pot machines soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. (Coconut milk opened over the weekend) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. (Observed employee rinse hands in 3 bay sink after break outside. Proper hand sink not used. No soap used.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (144°F water at hand sinks) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (Near ice machine and walk in units. Wood, knives, other supplies.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler at cookline have shelves soiled with food debris at top section around doors and gaskets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (Some cards provided from Serv Safe for employees.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. the door and the seal are damaged. **Warning**
10/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cook line
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish not removed from vacuum packaging during thawing process **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cook line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Less than 5 Inside bin of fresh ginger root , produce sorted and washed **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry batter 47°, , placed into ice bath **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged fish packaged partially frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package during thawing process, ,removed from package, placed on sheet pan and returned to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. viroon charoenmitr, expired 18 dec, 2013
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Glass door Delfield cooler
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Cooking area
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cook line
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing in standing water. Frozen Fish in tub of water in handwash sink , moved to prep sink , placed under running water
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Water damage from roof leak , dishwashing area
  • Basic - Work clothes and/or linens laundered on premises without a dryer. Wiping cloths on drying rack in kitchen
  • 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. Placing lemon wedges into drink glasses, fork/ tongs provided **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice in warmer measured at 109° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. One individual lemon , walk in cooler , discsrded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing fish in handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Flatware wiped dry with cloth.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Multiple locations: Cook line, back of house employee restroom, prep area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sushi bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Multiple items: sacks of rice and sugar, dry storeroom
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.ice cubes in handwashing sink, wait station ice cubes in hand wash sink , wait station
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Damaged drop ceiling tile, dry storeroom
  • 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. Peptic cup inside bulk rice bin, dry storeroom
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above prepped salad **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified in English language. Container of soup base labelled in Thai language **Corrected On-Site**
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 10ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 50ppm
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under storage shelf ; dish area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sack of onions Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ tomato ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. utensils in handwash sink; wait station
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. glass door Delfield cooler ; cook lne
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw yellowfin tuna ; vaccuum sealed; thawing in walk in; 44 F Corrected On Site. iced down
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. spring rolls ; walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. dry storeroom
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. wait station ; corner
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. sprouts - walk in cooler Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of toaster ovens soiled with accumulation of food residue. sushi bar area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts 45 F Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. cryo sealed packages of frozen broiled eel Corrected On Site. placed under running water
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. less than 5 fruit flies
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. salmon portions - freezer
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 3 attempts Corrected On Site. machine primed
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 10/27/11.
  • 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. plastic portion cup inside bulk rice bin
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water measured at 109 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. glass door cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts 48 Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. sleeves of foam take out containers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. coolers that do not function properly
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd pasta portions; raw fish - walk in freezer
8/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can - bamboo shoots Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed worn newspaper used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. utensils in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of toaster oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented can - bamboo shoots Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. dishwashing soap on shelf next to and above food ingredients - dry storeroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind microwave - cook line
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pouches of ckd pasta , meats
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk corn starch bin
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. utensils in handsink [kitchen]
  • Observed ripped/worn newspaper used as shelf cover. kitchen Corrected On Site. removed , area cleaned
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sushi bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. toaster oven [sushi bar]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. sushi bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live fruit flies in kitchen. less than 5
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. sushi bar
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. bins of brown rice covered while in coolIng process
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp on shelf above prepped carrot sticks [cook's line] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. lemon wedges at wait station
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. utensil in handwash sink
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. sushi bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 11/15/10 .
9/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(foods in walk in cooler and freezer)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(garlic in oil mix on cooks line at 75 degees f) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.( eaw ground meat over produce in reach icooler on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(2 cases of eel in walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(chopping onions) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(tongs onn oven door handles)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(sushi rice container cracked and broken)
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.(old dirty shelf covering in walk in cooler)
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(on cooking equipment on cooks line)
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(inside holes on prep table on cooks line)
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.(equipment stored in old cooler that is encrusted with old food)
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(cooks line, bar area, server area)
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(near dish machine, bar area )
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.(celing tiles in kitchen )
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.(in walk in cooler)
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoops)
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(kitchen door needs sweep)
2/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.(salmon)
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(fish for sushi in freezer)
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(sushi rice at approximately 101 degrees f, please keep above 135 degrees f or below 41 degrees f, gave time as a public health control work sheet)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.(seafood ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(freezer)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.( throughout )
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoops)
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used to thaw fish Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.(employees eating and drinking from open containers in food prep areas)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.( on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(deli style cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(neae storage rooms)
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(kitchen door needs sweep)
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.(bottle of visine above ready to eat foods in upright reach in cooler)
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented.(selling "basa" as grouper and imitation crab as crab per invoice and packages)
11/30/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(fish, shrimp, noodles all at approximately 48 degrees f in small reach in cooler on cooks line, all food moved to working cooler)
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(small reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(chopped produce in walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.(wiped on wet wiping cloth)
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.(hand wash sink) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(on wall behind prep table on cooks line)
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(unused cooler ocooks line)
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by storage containers)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(kitchen )
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(in kitchen near bulk food containers)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.(leaning against wall in mop room, may be causing a mold like growth on wall) Repeat Violation.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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