Amimoto Japanese Restaurant, 2705 Tamiami Trl #115, Punta Gorda, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AMIMOTO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2705 Tamiami Trl #115, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
License #: 1801520
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 6/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front counter.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple RIC's. 2 two door RIC's in kitchen. 1 door RIC front counter.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer doors.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi
  • Intermediate - Per operator, establishment does parasite destruction onsite. Freezing time/temperatures not electronically recorded. No proof of parasite destruction for nonexempt fish available. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon.
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed inside dishwasher unclean
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.observed small chest u it gaskets broken/loose
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.observed rice covered with wet white towel
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
1/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.observed l side of hoof system
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed utensils in standing water
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.observed food covered with red linen b]napkin
  • Observed wall in disrepair.observed by dishmachine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.observed on left side of hood system
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.observed medicine in food prep area
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed visable rust on shelves in true 2 dr unit
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.observed cooked rice with a white towel on top of it
  • Observed reach-in cooler bar location gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by dishmachine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. r/side of hood sysstem
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. oil pans have heavy build up of grease on them
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. observed cloth napkin covering touching rte salads
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by dishwasher
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. behind 3 compartment sink ope5ator talking to land lord
11/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper use of towel in container with direct contact with rice
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. observed prep worker engage in fd prep touching ready to eat foods without gloved Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed true 2dr cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. observed @ 0 ppm
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on top of dishmachine
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.observed rear door not self closing
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. rear door
  • Observed wall in disrepair. behind 3 compartment sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by stove area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. left side of hood system
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. ice machine not in use, broken
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. Proin observed in complete records for review
9/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 dr true
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. left side of hood system
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. white rice holding at 125 degrees F. in cooker. Corrected On Site. product discarded
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. need 0-220 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. stove
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. back kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease and dust. hood system and wall on cookline
2/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease and dust on nonfood-contact surface. hood system inside and outside
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/13/09. On callback inspection 10/14/09, no proof of required Food Manager Certification provided, Yuko Morimizu took exam on 10/8/09 and is waiting on results. results need to be faxed to 239-278-7359 along with this callback inspection.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. On callback inspection 10/14/09, no proof of Food Manager Certification provided.
10/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 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. tea
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. scoop for rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease and dust on nonfood-contact surface. hood system inside and outside
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris and dust. behind slicer
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/13/09.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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