Yamato Japanese Restaurant, 28347 Paseo Dr Unit 150 Building 12, Wesley Chapel, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: YAMATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 28347 Paseo Dr Unit 150 Building 12, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
License #: 6113208
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 2/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as non food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Inconsistent.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Kitchen by walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Brown rice.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • 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. Milk.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. To store detergent, by walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line area.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dish washing area.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. 3/15/12
7/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook line.
  • Basic - Kitchen shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Leaking faucets at plumbing fixture. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Cheese cake.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink - splitter.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Repeat Violation**
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(bar) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(sushi bar)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(bar)
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(rear kitchen area)
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty walk in cooler fan covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • 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.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.(sushi bar)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storage shelves) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter) Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
4/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(flour)
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compatrment sink)
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter)
3/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(reach in cooler at cook line)
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.(kitchen handsink)
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 3/17/12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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.(flour)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compatrment sink)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(sushi bar)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(rear storage shelves)
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(10/21/10)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(sushi bar)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
1/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter) Repeat Violation.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(kitchen)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • 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.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compartment sink)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. (found 5 live roaches at tappanyaki table no. 2, left side by catch pan under grill) This violation must be corrected by : 9/09/11.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter) Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board and to cover food - walk in cooler and sushi) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(sugar) Repeat Violation.3
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in kitchen and mop sink area.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 5/16/11.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board and to cover food - walk in cooler and sushi) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in - eggs) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(sugar) Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(reach in - eggs) Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.(rear kitchen area)
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in kitchen and mop sink area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(dish washing area)
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler and freezer)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(to cover salad and sushi - rice)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoop) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(walk in freezer and squeeze bottles)
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler and freezer)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board - sushi bar)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(soy in walk in cooler)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.(3 compartment sink available)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(employee)
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • 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 food stored on floor.
  • 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.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. kitchen area
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • 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)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.(storage area)
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(straws)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.(entrance to kitchen)
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(storage area)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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