Koba, 3428 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KOBA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3428 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
License #: 6209787
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 10/06/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled...inner/upper section
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...2door cooler by water heater..bottom shelf.
  • Observed build-up of grease on front of oven...bottom
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...by fryer
10/06/2010Routine - 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[reachin in sushi bar temperature 46-48 degrees no potentially hazardous food inside just vegetable ]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.[handle in dry rice] Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[large reachin in sushi bar]
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.[sushi bar]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[at 3 compartment sink]
  • Observed hole in ceiling.[in kitchen ]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.[soap in sushi bar] Corrected On Site.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.rice on counter 77 degrees
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.throughout
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.shrimp in bowl of water Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.in upright cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.for thawing shrimp
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.in 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.at sushi bar
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Dishes must be sanitized in 3 compartment sink till fixed
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets throughout .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.on hood filters
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.in reachin by stove Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.sushi bar Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.sushi bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.sushi bar Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented.using imitation krab and menu lists as crab, discussed at last inspection Repeat Violation.
12/31/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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