Zen Bistro Grill & Sushi Bar, 9620 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ZEN BISTRO GRILL & SUSHI BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9620 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626
License #: 3916075
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 11/17/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over butter
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. iced tea
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths quat.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. towels
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. fresh salmon
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. rice
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. seafoof over sauce
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. dry storage
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. fish
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade bamboo sushi bowl used in food.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade sushi mat used in food.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. sushi
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. sushi, kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. sushi rice
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. oil, bucket of soy sauce
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. for sushi fish
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. by rice cookers
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.before putting on gloves
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. sishi paddle
  • Observed a nonfood-grade sushi mat used to make sushi
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. sushi bowl
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on oven at sushi area
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans, silverware not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cooks
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. liquid shine
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. k classs
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
12/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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