Kobe Japanese Steak House Of Altamonte Springs Llc, 468 W Hwy 436, Altamonte Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 468 W Hwy 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
License #: 6902015
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Covering fried onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cook line
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Middle three door reach n cooler
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi bar
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Butter, sauces
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken above raw shrimp and raw beef above raw salmon
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Sushi bar
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
10/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris/residue on exterior of warewashing machine. Small machine.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Prep cooler where cooked plant foods are stored.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Rust build up on shelf below table across from rice pots in kitchen.
  • Basic - containers of food stored on floor in indoor walk-in cooler. Buckets of sauce, mayonnaise.
  • 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. Both dish machines in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw seafood stored over sauces in sushi area reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. spray cleanser stored stored on rim of liquor bottle holder in bar.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Wiping cloth bucket stored on prep table in back. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of small ware washing machine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle provided to scoop rice. Sushi area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with dry soil/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Small dishmachine. Manager states only large machine is being used. Advised to remove machine from facility.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. raw shell eggs stored over sauces.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. spray cleanser stored stored on rim of liquor bottle bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Hand sanitizer stored in reach in cooler above bagged scallops. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Scented spray stored by cup lids. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of dust on Reach in cooler fan guards. Wait station area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sushi/flat grill area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ware washing area.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar.
  • Intermediate - Sugar scoop encrusted with food resdiue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Sushi prep area.
  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Meat cutting boards.
  • Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches.
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.in sushi area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Server station.
  • No current insurance inspectorys boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at hand washing sink in sushi prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of dust on fan guard in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee food, cake slice, on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles in bar.
  • Observed leaking faucet at handsink in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over sauces, reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old, unused equipment in back area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose spigot by shrimp peeling machine
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pasta, 50-54F at 3pm; rice, 48-54F; both items placed in walk-in cooler previous night. Stop sale issued. Advised to cool in uncovered shallow pans.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Bar dishmachine.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink by tilt kettles lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handsink by tilt kettles and sushi area.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on blades of meat tenderizer.
  • Observed gaskets with soil/mold-like build-up- outside walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces, reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine over 200ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bins- beverage dispensing stations.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old, unused equipment.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Pasta and white rice.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose spigot- behind shrimp peeling machine.
5/16/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site- machine needed to be primed.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Employee washed hands without soap in dishsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed knife stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over batter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw shrimp stored over vegetables. Sushi area.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed tan cutting boards stained/grooved.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old, unused equipment.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine in bar chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Handwashing soap lacking at handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Happy Hour Menu insert states "Crab" Rangoon. Product is made from imitation crab.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. Water heating device has 500,000 input BTU For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in soda dispensing nozzle. Bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on tenderizer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Ice cream freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over soy sauce.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of small dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bins. Wait station and bars. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food. Spray cleansers stored in bin with bottled beverages. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old, unused equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. Water heating device has input BTU 500,000. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in soda dispensing nozzles at bar.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Panko breading in gated food storage area.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta, 46F, prep unit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces, reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside wait station ice bins.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item, bottle of 3-in-1 oil, stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food. Spray cleansers stored on rims of pans where drink mixes are stored (bar). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old, unused equipment outside by walk-in unit.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Indoor cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
2/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta, 45F, reach-in cooler. Advised.
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometers not located in the warmest part of the reach-in coolers.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauces, reach-in ooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over vegetables, reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bagged ice.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machines.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Both dishmachines. Dishware must be sanitized in manual dipsink until machine is testing at proper level.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old equipment.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food, raw shell eggs, stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee handling lettuce with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach-in at dining room cookline.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Vegetables dumped in handsink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Spray cleaners stored near drink mixes. Corrected On Site.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Incomplete documentation
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw beef over seafood inside reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. At sushi bar area
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Sushi mat
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. For slice tomatoes
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Bar
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles. X2 at bar
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block by trash can
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee's bathroom
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing end caps at back prep area
12/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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