The Asian Kitchen Ut
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2024
70
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at The Asian Kitchen Ut, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 11, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so The Asian Kitchen Ut trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 79F. **Repeat Violation**
10-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside black reach in freezer in kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by double door freezer.
42-01-4
70
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 88F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic and oil held on time was put away at end of night and was being reused the following morning.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time stamp on garlic and oil,rice noodles. Chef added time stamp to items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by small refrigerator has a dishes stored inside it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chemical test kit at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not washed before preparation avocado still has sticker on it inside reach in cooler.
08B-39-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
43
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Garlic and oil held on time has no time markers. Chef added proper time markers to garlic and oil. **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Naila Conlaco hired one year ago has no food handlers certification. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator education packet this is the second education packet posters have yet to be posted. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by food preparation table.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on food preparation table.
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
39
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked tofu stored in non food grade paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Oil and garlic held on time has no time markers.
03F-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink next to rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
14-17-4
43
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up raw tuna with gloves on took off gloves and put on new ones starting working without washing hands. Had a discussion with 'employee about proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade cloth on top of bread inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chicken held on time as a public health control has no time stamp. Manager added proper time markers to chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by kitchen entrance.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as a scoop inside rice bin. Employee removed bowl from rice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler lids. Chef removed knife and placed at 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler next to sauté station has buildup of mold-like substance and old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves overtop 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado's not washed before cutting avocado's still have stickers on them.
08B-17-4
35
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallons of grease stored on floor in dry storage area. Owner removed grease and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. Cloth sitting on table next to cooks line. Employee properly stored cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients next to oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Asian Kitchen Ut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Asian Kitchen Ut on file is from Sep 11, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Asian Kitchen Ut?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Asian Kitchen Ut.
How does The Asian Kitchen Ut compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Asian Kitchen Ut most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Asian Kitchen Ut's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Asian Kitchen Ut have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Asian Kitchen Ut means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Asian Kitchen Ut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Asian Kitchen Ut is inspected around three times per year on average.
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