Tog Kona Macadamia
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2024
70
Score
Tog Kona Macadamia appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “dented/rusted cans present” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Tog Kona Macadamia's latest score of 70 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 rim dented cans of pineapple, 25 pounds. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at dish area hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
70
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in fountain syrup room.
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon labeled to "remove from packaging while thawing" on the cooks line thawed and still in packaging unopened. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored on the cooks line next to food.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a phone, glasses and backpack stored on cooks line next to food at pantry station and sauté area.
40-06-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hoods over the grill area heavily soiled with grease on the walls and ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on equipment on cooks line not stored and sanitized. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed croutons, bacon, bread crumbs, chips, nuts all ready to eat at pantry station uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 rolling white containers in prep kitchen not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon thawed in package with warning label to remove once thawed and cut open. Operator coached staff on proper thawing procedures. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator coached on proper sanitizing.
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white rolling containers in prep kitchen not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Jul 11, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to separate rows of raw tuna and raw salmon in sushi case. Employee removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high heat sanitizing dishmachine at 150F. Operator stated that they are waiting on a new booster to be installed. Operator set up three compartment sink with quaternary sanitizing solution with a reading of 200 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Tomato Ketchup, 2 cans of Black Bean Garlic Sauce, and 1 can of Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce dented at the seam on a dry storage shelf. Operator removed and set cans aside for reimbursement.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth solution at 0 ppm in sushi bar area. Operator made new quaternary solution and new solution read at 200 ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Four ceiling tiles missing to the left of the walk-in cooler above ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle stored on top of rice in drawer on cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizing cloth on cutting board in sushi bar area not stored in sanitizing bucket. Operator removed wet sanitizing cloth and replaced with new sanitizing cloth stored in sanitizing bucket. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tog Kona Macadamia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tog Kona Macadamia on file is from Dec 11, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tog Kona Macadamia?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tog Kona Macadamia.
How does Tog Kona Macadamia compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Tog Kona Macadamia most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Tog Kona Macadamia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tog Kona Macadamia have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tog Kona Macadamia 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 Tog Kona Macadamia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tog Kona Macadamia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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