Japango, 7367 N Sr 7, Parkland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: JAPANGO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7367 N Sr 7, Parkland, FL 33073-4527
License #: 1621148
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on dishwashing machine racks.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, produce in kitchen.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Prep vegetables
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by produce boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
10/13/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee rest room.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee rest room.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bus pans
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Unit on cook line.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sushi cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Unit on cool line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Prep vegetables
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chicken, beef and vegetables in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 45° F in front line reach in cooler. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Beef and vegetables in walk in freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken, eggs, shrimp and vegetables on cookline cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Reach-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. Unit on front line.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, pasta in walk in cooler.
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Meat in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In sushi bar.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Onion in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. AC vent in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Eggs **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 12/23/13 **Warning**
10/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. CHICKEN. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. SUSJI LINE, FOOD PREP IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. ON SUSHI LINE.
  • 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 CHEFS. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. NO FEED LETTER PROVIDED FOR FARM RAISED SALMON.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SUSHI RICE @ 78°.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. FISH ABOVE LETTUCE . **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. CHICKEN STORED IN CONTACT WITH BEEF. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. NO PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER PROVIDED; PAPER TOWELS CONTAMINATED. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. MISSING :Dong Guang. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. LOBSTER SALAD, NOTHING DATED.
6/12/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. REAR KITCHEN AT CALL BACK.
  • No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. INCOMPLETE. MISSING : Dong Guang.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. SAME AT CALL BACK (NEW CLASS NUMBER).
  • Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. SUSHI CHEFS AT CALL BACK.
  • Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. SUSHI CHEFS AT CALL BACK.
  • Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER. CHICKEN ON FLOOR AT CALL BACK.
  • Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE SAUCES IN WALK IN COOLER. AT CALL BACK: RAW FISH ABOVE LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW LOBSTER MEAT ABOVE VEGETABLES IN WALK IN COOLER. AT CALL BACK RAW FISH ABOVE LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. BEEF and FISH IN WALK IN FRE#ZER. AT CALL BACK CHICKEN AND BEEF ALL STORED IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PAPER TOWELS. SAME AT CALL BACK (NEW CLASS NUMBER).
6/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. NORTH WALL.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. INCOMPLETE.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FRONT LINE COMPRESSOR.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. INSIDE LID.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. UTENSIL STORAGE(LINE)
  • 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. RICE.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SUGAR.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives. SUSHI STATION.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF ABOVE SAUCES IN WLK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE SAUCES IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW LOBSTER MEAT ABOVE VEGETABLES IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. BEEF and FISH IN WALK IN FRE#ZER.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. BACK DOOR.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ROLLING SAUCE SHELF.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PAPER TOWELS.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine, chlorine.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean, employee.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, in sink, disharea.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks, lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, bag in a box.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, rice. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, to go bags.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature, masago.
12/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink near dishmachine .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Teriyaki glaze, rice vinegar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored ontop of soy sauce in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Prepped vegetables in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet handle doesn't operate properly at handsink near dishmachine .
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Teriyaki glaze in 5 gallon soy sauce bucket in walkin cooler and other 5 gallon soy sauce buckets used for other foods.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site not properly date marked. Noodles and tempura something in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Various plastic containers reused for other foods in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw shrimp ontop of prepped carrots and raw squid above beets in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. salad lowboy cooler.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Cook's line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles at end of sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. soap stored with food on rear shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period for rice cookers For reporting purposes only.
9/9/2010Routine - 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. Various foods in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Both bainmarie coolers in sushi bar.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. fish Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Cooked rice.
  • Critical. Oserved employee rinsing wiping cloth in sink with thawing food.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken stored on top of raw beef in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken stored ontop of produce in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw meats above cooked foods in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup used for ice.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt and sugar. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed molluscan or crustacean shell being re-used.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. bainmarie cooler at sushi bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 PPM
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. Cutting boards at sushi bar not properly sanitized.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BOTH HANDSINKS AT SUSHI BAR.
  • Critical. Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. employee bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Guest bathrooms.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Obstructed from view at sushi bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee bathroom . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Sushi bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Sushi bar
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit by guest bathrooms in bar is totally blocked and being used as a storage area and rear exit by office is blocked.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Noodles ontop of garbage can Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor behind sushi bar.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. noodles in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Sushi chefs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Food storage
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Small bainmarie cooler on sushi line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. kitchen
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. cook's line
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. mens' & womens bathrooms.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water faucet doen't work at handsink on cook's line.
  • Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. Hot water in kitchen .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Employees bathroom Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. employees bathroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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