Sawamura Japanese Steakhouse Improves its Sanitary Rating
1624 SW 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
Health Inspection Reports
2/23/2015 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Both metal scrub pads are past their useful safe usage.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.Shell eggs over prepped carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over beef, reach-in freezer.
High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Thawing chicken in sink, 72°, iced down and put in cooler.
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Kazuhito Okabe, expired.
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Oka.
Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.In the bar area.
12/17/2014 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Both metal scrub pads are past their useful safe usage.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.Shell eggs over prepped carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over beef, reach-in freezer.
High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Thawing chicken in sink, 72°, iced down and put in cooler.
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Kazuhito Okabe, expired.
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Oka.
Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.In the bar area.
4/15/2014 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. (Door tracks of glass door reach-in cooler)
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. (Microwave in server station) **Repeat Violation**
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Sink in server station) **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. (Raw beef over raw shrimp) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. (Kazuhito Okabe expired 1/13/2014)
Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (Fan cover in glass door unit) **Repeat Violation**
2/28/2014 | 1 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ( fan cover in glass door unit) **Warning**
12/27/2013 | 17 Violations | Rating 3/5
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ( mushrooms cucumbers.) **Warning**
High Priority - Basic - Dead roaches on premises. (3 dead roaches in mop sink) **Warning**
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.(grill cook.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. ( under handsink next to grill line. ) **Warning**
Basic - Food stored on floor. (Soda boxes at bar area.) **Warning**
Basic - Hole in wall. (Under hand sink. Next to grill line. ) **Warning**
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.(next to grill line) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.(on cook line.) **Warning**
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. **Warning**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.(chlorine over 200 ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ( fan cover in glass door unit) **Warning**
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. (Spray bottle server line.) **Warning**
5/15/2013 | 7 Violations | Rating 4/5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice walkin cooler
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Beef over peeled cut carrots
High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. Employee drinks
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting broccoli without gloves bare handing lettuce
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk on cookline
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table reachin cooler door falls off
Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Kitchen
11/28/2012 | 12 Violations | Rating 3/5
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil on cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Seafood, poultry, vegetables in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Observed utensils in poor condition. Wooden spatula broken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Shopping bag for cut carrots in walk in cooler. **Warning**
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 10ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Take out containers at wait station not inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Hose next to washing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Critical - Observed one dead roach on premises. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. **Warning**
Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. **Warning**
6/11/2012 | 14 Violations | Rating 3/5
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Seafood in reach in cooler, rice in reach in cooler.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of liquids on cookline.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in chest freezer.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor, soda boxes behind bar.
Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Uncovered drink in reach in cooler.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Fan missing guard grill.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Mold-like substance observed on deflector shield. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster oven in kitchen.
Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Filters in dining area hood system.
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On reach in coolers throughout.
Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen storage area.
Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb on faucet connected to washing area.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hoods and fans over cooktop in dining area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind bar.
12/19/2011 | 10 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin cooler: krab sticks, cream cheese 51 degrees F & chicken 47 degrees F Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over vegetables in chest freezer.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Shrimp over cooked rice in the upright freezer.
Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Utensils, cutting board & contaniers of food stored on cloth towels.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Tin box used to store seaweed.
Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. about 10 ppm
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. mold-like buildup
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt, grease on nonfood-contact surface. gas stove
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris&7 grease. Walll behind cookline.
Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
12/17/2010 | 11 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Observed shortning, & soy sauce stored on floor.
Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST.
Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. LETTUCE. Corrected On Site.
Observed employees with no hair restraint.
Observed lid for bulk rice container in poor condition.
Observed build-up of heavy grease on hood filters.
Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
Observed wall around light in walk-in cooler soiled with accumulated dust.
Light bulb missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers near HVAC handler.
Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitize solution in bucket.
Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
5/19/2009 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Violation: 37-02-1Observed hole in wall by mopsink.
Violation: 37-14-1Observed ceiling in disrepair in dry storage area.
Violation: 37-18-1Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
Violation: 38-10-1Light not functioning by dishmachine.
Violation: 42-11-1Observed unnecessary items on the premise stored along side equipment.
Critical - Violation: 47-05-2Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use used for fan.For reporting purposes only.
5/18/2009 | 18 Violations | Rating 2.75/5
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.
Light not functioning by dishmachine.
Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use used for fan.For reporting purposes only.
Observed ceiling in disrepair in dry storage area.
Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises 1 in mopsink,1 on prep shelf 4 dead in utensil storage pan.
Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under wok.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor sodas.
Observed hole in wall by mopsink.
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 interior of microwave soiled.
Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 3 by dishmachine in main kitchen,2 on prep shelf by stove in main kitchen.1 on shelf under heat lamps main kitchen. 2 live on counter by backdoor in main kitchen.
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
Observed unnecessary items on the premise stored along side equipment.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked beef.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/28/2009 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
11/25/2008 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
11/25/2008 | 14 Violations | Rating 3/5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers end caps missing on lights in dry storage.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar sink.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees restroom.
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. All training expired.
Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface hood filters.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification KAZUHITO EXPIRED 9/08
Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface fan guard in walkin.
Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Toxics on counter.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust by back side of cook area.
Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions using raid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.