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Licensee
Name: HIRO'S TOKYO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR License Number: SEA6216283
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2015
Primary Status: Ownership Changed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 5250 4 ST N
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33703

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result Critical Violations Non-Critical Violations
Routine - Food 05/26/2011 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although we use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while an establishment may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
20A-10-1    Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm use 3 compartment sink until it can maintain 50ppm of chlorine)
32-16-1    Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen and sushi area)
32-17-1    Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(cooks line)
41B-09-1    Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.(using household insecticides)
38-10-1    Light not functioning.(front kitchen area near beverages)
32-15-1    Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(ladies restroom )
12B-04-1    Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.(smoking in kitchen ) Corrected On Site.
12B-07-1    Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
23-03-1    Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(under cooking equipment )
36-15-1    Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
08A-28-1    Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
22-27-1    Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(equipment on cooks line)
10-07-1    Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice scoops)
22-19-1    Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-28-1    Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(cooks line)
35A-08-1    Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.(small flies in kitchen area)
08A-26-1    Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler)
08A-29-1    Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
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