Nikko Japanese Restaurant, 827 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NIKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 827 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL 33030-5024
License #: 2325950
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 2/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.The reach in cooler in the back across from the ice machine
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.the front hand sink next to the microwave
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Un-sanitized wood crevices
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over bread and vegetables inside reach-in cooler
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
3/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauces and seafood. Cooler in the kitchen by the door.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Cooler in kitchen by the door and sushi display cooler.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-25-2 Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER IN SUSHI SECTION AND REACH IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN FRONT DOOR.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. fan inside reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. REACH IN COOLER RACKS HEAVILY RUSTED.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. BRUSH WITH METAL BAND
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. TOP OF MACHINE AND RACKS
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. BY BACKDOOR
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. SUSHI RICE
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. BY RICE COOKER
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. VINEGAR
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.backdoor
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sushi rice
  • Critical - Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.sushi rice
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.bottom of standup reachin
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.handles on reachins
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.owner not present and chef had emergency
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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
10/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.ginger
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.by hot water heater
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed gas venting in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw poultry over fish
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over vegetables
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. three compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
10/7/2009Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by sushi bar hand washsink
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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