Miraku Japanese Steakhouse & S Degrades its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed cove molding not in place under the 2 compartment sink.ALSO, in the mens restroom, the water softener closet wall lacks a base board, and some water damage is evident.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup behind the fan in the walk in freezer.

Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Observed both toasters in the bar area with seeds and food debris accumulation.

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.Observed 0 ppm for the dish wash machine. A new jug of sanitizer was added, bring the test strip to 25 ppm at 113°. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp. The items were switched. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Observed the sushi menu does not designate which items are raw and covered by the consumer advisory.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed lack of paper towels at the front of the kitchen hand wash sink. Paper towels were added. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed cooked pasta in the walk in cooler, no date mark. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Observed in the bar area, a white food pan for dry goods, grease accumulation on the exterior.ALSO, the counter in the bar was sticky.

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Observed metal scrub pad is depreciated and no longer safe to use on cookware. In the kitchen, by the Dish wash machine.

High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged fish packaged onsite no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed Reduced oxygen packaged fish, thawed and package not punctured. The package clearly states on it, open prior to thawing.

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. Obs fish roe open at the sushi bar, no use by date visible.

Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Observed lack of hot(and cold) water at the hand wash sink near the back door. Both were turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.Observed the soda gun in the bar area soiled.

Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.Observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed 1opened and 1sealed bulk oil on the floor in the dry goods area, near the back door.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall where sushi chefs jackets are hung, the wall is in disrepair in the corner.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.Observed the floor in the walk-in freezer, covered 33% in ice, starting at the fan area, to the door. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.Observed the large microwave in the wait station, the ceiling was soiled. It was then cleaned. Corrected**ALSO, the black foreign substance on the toaster in the sushi area has accumulation of food debris. Repeat**

High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.Observed the pre rinse hose hanging below the sink edge( flood rim). The hose was then hooked above. **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.Observed raw beef over shell egg in the walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.Observed pic glue and peroxide stored over clean knives, on the wall opposite the cook line.

Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.**Repeat Violation**

Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.In the men's restroom.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.On the floor under the fans.

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.Scoop in bulk rice was touching rice. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.The dumpster area needs to be cleaned, there is an odor.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Observed standing water along the wall with the Dish wash machine.

Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.In the sushi bar. ALSO, the black toaster in the sushi bar is soiled. ALSO, the microwave in the wait station is soiled.ALSO, the Dish wash machine inside and out has built up soil.

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.Ppm started at 0 for chlorine. Container was empty.It was replaced, now 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

No Violations Were Observed

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.For the bulk sugar, Small metal bowl was being used in the dry storage area.

Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.In the kitchen over the cook line.

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Metal scrub pad was worn out and cannot be used for food contact surfaces.

Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.In waitress station. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven in the sushi bar area.

Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Over the 3 compartment sink.

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.Grouper and tuna that cannot be proved to have parasite destruction may not be served under nor uncooked, until proven otherwise. ***Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked.***

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1 in the bar area, disposed of by the owner.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.The items used for sushi in the reach in cooler at the sushi bar had no date. Tilapia, squid, eel and tuna.

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 expired.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Wall in disrepair. (In corner next to water heater)

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (Along upper interior edge of ice bin) **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.

High Priority - Basic - Dead roaches on premises. (1 dead roach under dry storage shelf) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. (Under dish machine area)

Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (Fan cover in RIC with mold-like substance)

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fish in sushi bar reach in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fish in sushi bar reach in cooler.

Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Fish. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee without hair pulled back. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates setup at tables before customers present.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 1 small dead roach on office floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Near powdered products in dry storage.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above electrical.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tomatoes in walk in cooler.

Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Damp cloth on top of cooked rice. Also cloth towel under cutting board **Corrected On-Site**

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Mold-like substance

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on top of onions in walkin cooler on the cart.

Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. flour & panko

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Beverage System ice bin has mold-like buildup.

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pasta

Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. fried onions 76 & 74 degrees f

Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin freezer: shrimp

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sauces in white buckets

Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.

Observed rice scoop with handle in contact with rice.

Observed equipment in poor repair. Seaweed storage box is pitted and no longer smooth & easily cleanable.

Observed utensils in poor condition. knife handle

Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden spice boxes on food transport carts.

Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans/plastic) reused for the storage of food. Plastic containers with hollow handles

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Shelving below prep tables. Pitted & no longer smooth and eadily cleanabl.

Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Exterior

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. ice machine

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. fry vat & gas stove

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Food transport carts.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Wooden spice boxes on food carts.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Pasta press

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster ovens in susi bar area

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Seaweed storage box

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of ice.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Coke cooler in the wait area

Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Handwash sink

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler shelving

Observed unused and unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers.

Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Knife & knife sharpener stored stabbed into the side of a cardboard box.

Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet on three compartment sink

Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot wzyer faucet in dining cook area

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Dining area cook area handwash sinks

Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Wall next to the fry vat.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dining Area

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. chemical spray bottles. (degreaser etc. )

Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shelled Eggs held at room temperature. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Noodles held at room temperature. Corrected On Site.

Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. RICE.

Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sushi Area. Corrected On Site.

Observed employees with no hair restraint.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Rice Scoops, inside bulk rice containers.

Observed build-up of grease on cooking equipment.

Observed residue build-up on small black fan in kitchen area.

Critical - Observed sanitizing solution in towel buckets exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitize solution in towel buckets.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.

Critical - Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Observed employee with no hair restraint.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor sodas.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.

Observed open dumpster lid.

Observed personal care item stored with food.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs above shrimp

Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.

Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair ice build up.

Plumbing system in disrepair leak at sink by dishmachine.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked milk,cream,shrimp.

Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

Wet mop not hung to dry.

Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Corrected On Site.

In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations using raid Corrected On Site.

Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface hood filters

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening oj

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface fan guard in walkin.

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface handles to upright cooler.

Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roach found found by trash inside Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at bar area.

Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle all spray bottles not labled.

Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair ice all around door.

Observed wall in disrepair around hot water heater wall was wet in closet for restrooms.

Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease wall by fryer.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name flour.