- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation food debris. Toaster oven
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 10ppm , recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. I use food storage containers on cook line
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Upright freezer
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
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08/19/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 48°, placed into refrig
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Front line
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in freezer
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4/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen. **Warning**
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Eggs over lettuce reach in cooler near window. **Warning**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front kitchen area. **Warning**
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1/31/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen. **Warning**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Wrapped beef on counter across from stove. **Warning**
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Eggs over lettuce reach in cooler near window. **Warning**
- Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. Front kitchen servers. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front kitchen area. **Warning**
- High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table near stove. **Warning**
- High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter near stove. **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Raw pork to ready to eat vegetables. **Warning**
- 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. With garnishing foods with plant food at prep reach in cooler. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Bag of raw beef sitting on top of bag of onions. **Warning**
- 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. Reach in cooler **Warning**
- Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. White reach in cooler. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler **Warning**
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11/22/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( shelf above cooking equipment)
- Basic - Food stored on floor.( dry food/ noodles in container on floor in front of cooking equipment )
- Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
- Basic - Single-service utensils reused.( condiment jars)
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( sprouts)
- High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. ( pork in fat on countertop)
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(pork/ fat)
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.( upright freezer)
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( not despensed)
- Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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.
- Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.( closet)
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3/7/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front counter handsink Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens restroom Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. containers of soup, back kitchen Corrected On Site.
- 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. nonhandled bowl in bulk rice, near service window, kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. kitchen
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs stored over shredded carrots, reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tea in dispenser, front counter Corrected On Site.
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7/18/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 02-05-1 Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
- Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at men's restroom handsink used by food employees.
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4/10/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Violation: 02-05-1 Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
- Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
- Critical - Violation: 06-04-1 Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw beef stored over ready-to-eat food in kitchen cooler.
- Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers throughout premises.
- Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Violation: 12B-04-1 Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employees with no hair restraints.
- Violation: 14-33-1 Observed grill line cooler in poor repair.
- Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn newspaper used as shelf cover.
- Violation: 15-29-1 Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
- Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Violation: 25-04-1 Observed box of toilet paper stored on men's restroom floor.
- Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Kitchen handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at men's restroom handsink used by food employees.
- Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
- Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall/baseboard beneath in disrepair.
- Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
- Critical - Violation: 45-31-2 Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with hood suppression system installed. Egg roll deep fryer must be beneath hood system at all times. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
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2/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical - Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Kitchen handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at men's restroom handsink used by food employees.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Observed box of toilet paper stored on men's restroom floor.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
- Critical - Observed dead roach in glue trap beneath dishmachine. This violation must be corrected by : 02/13/12.
- Observed employees with no hair restraints.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed grill line cooler in poor repair.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw beef stored over ready-to-eat food in kitchen cooler.
- Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
- Observed ripped/worn newspaper used as shelf cover.
- Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with hood suppression system installed. Egg roll deep fryer must be beneath hood system at all times. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers throughout premises.
- Observed wall/baseboard beneath in disrepair.
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2/10/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in some coolers.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed mop/service sink in disrepair. Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed ripped/worn newspaper used as shelf cover.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers / freezers between use. Corrected On Site.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working container of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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9/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Clean dishes, glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at men's restroom handsink used by food employees.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
- Observed dirt residue build-up on exterior of kitchen equipment.
- Observed dust residue build-up on kitchen screen door.
- Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed kitchen ceiling tiles in disrepair.
- Observed ripped/worn newspaper used as shelf cover.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical - Observed toxic items stored by food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen cooler between use.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Clean and organize kitchen storage closet.
- Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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6/2/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/23/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in kitchen cooler.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food deep freezer between use.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in grill line cooler between use.
- 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.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Observed employees with no hair restraints.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
- Critical. Observed soiled grill line reach-in cooler shelves.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food / ice residue.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen / counter storage shelves.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at men's restroom handsink used by food employees.
- Critical. Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical. Women's restroom hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Observed grill line wall soiled with accumulated grease.
- Observed waitress station wall soiled with accumulated dust.
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
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12/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/29/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
- Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical. Observed bags of onions stored on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between each use.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Observed employees with no hair restraints.
- Observed ripped/worn newspaper used as shelf cover.
- Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Cold water faucet/handle missing at mopsink.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
- Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
- Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
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7/29/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.cookline cooler]
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[started work,prepping food without washing]
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.{UPRIGHT}
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.{GROCERY BAGS}
- Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
- Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.{UPRIGHT FREEZER }
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[exterior of chest freezer]
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[shelving ,equipment ,etc]
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.{MENS RESTROOM }
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.{UNDER SHELVING }
- Ceiling tile missing.[kitchen ]
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.[unused equipment at rear of restaurant ]
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4/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.{UPRIGHT}
- Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.[next to hws]
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1/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 1/13/2010.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[bag of rice]
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.{UPRIGHT}
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[grocery bags] Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.{UPRIGHT FREEZER }
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[exterior surfaces of equipment ]
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.[next to hws]
- Observed single-service items stored on floor.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[frt hws]
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11/10/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 1/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/24/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 8/22/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
| No report available. | 8/21/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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