| No report available. | 11/07/2014 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- No Violations Were Observed
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4/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- 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**
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4/3/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle inside the Rice at the drystorage area. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter, and women's restroom **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour at the drystorage area **Warning**
- High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese at 58°f on an ice bath, re-iced down. 41°f at the end of the inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
- High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Washing utensils on the 3 compartment sink without sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimps and beef on the prep area at 58°Zf - 60°f, moved inside a freezer. Under 41°f at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken broth at 108°f on the prep area, reheated to 165°f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico de gallo, flautas, chicken, beans, soups and sauces on the walk in cooler and reach in coolers held more than 24h. **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**
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1/31/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots.
- High Priority - Observed: Cut tomatoes cold held at larger than 41 degrees F. Cookline 58, cheese 50, cut lettuce 60 moved to freezer 43, repairman here to check out cooler. 46 repairman here to check out. Reairman fixed, temping at 40. COS.
- Intermediate - Observed: Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cookline.
- High Priority - Observed: Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Dishwasher. COS.
- Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pots. Repeat Violation.
- Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair, 2 door cooler, beverage air, 60.
- Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Dessert cooler, milk-dressing cooler.
- Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. 58 walkin. Dropped to 46. repairman here to check out. 2 deliveries earlier and a heavy lunch.
- High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees F. 59 walkin, beef, sauces, vegetables, drop to 50 will return to recheck. 2 trucks delivered earlier and during lunch rush. At 3:45 pm temps in food, in cooler at 48, stop sale. Corrected on site. Repairman fixed walkin, temping at 38. COS.
- Intermediate - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Beef in tall pans cooling on racks. AND sauces in walkin cooled yesterday in tall plastic containers.
- Basic - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp at 61 on counter. COS.
- Basic - Observed: Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Plastic bins.
- High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Walkin at 48 since at least 1:00 pm today, cooked yesterday. 2 truck deliveries this morning starting at 8:30 per manager.
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11/1/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys on cookline shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Grease and food debris heavily accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Tongs with handle in cooked plantains in Bain Marie on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soil residue build-up heavily on nonfood-contact surface. On dish wash racks. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese on cookline in double container with little ice and water in between at 46?f. note: ice didn't surround container and is not able to maintain cheese at 41?f or below at all times. Cheese must be discarded within 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken container sitting on top of container with raw beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large pieces of cooked chicken in soup in deep plastic container filled all the way up in walk in cooler at 47?f and observed at 45?f 30 minutes later. Ice was added to cool rapidly to 40?f. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
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2/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/5/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at server station handwash sink.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated ease and dust. some hoodfilters .
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. kitchen . This violation must be corrected by : 07/06/2012.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. kitchen . Corrected On Site.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. interior floor in disrepair with exposed insulation in tall double door reach-in cooler by walk-in freezer and food grinder station.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of jalapeno-peppers in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. tall double door reach-in-cooler by walk-in freezer and food grinder station .
- Observed grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment and equipment in kitchen . Repeat Violation.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in ice machine . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed person in charge allowing entry of unauthorized persons in kitchen. Observed Child ( no food handler training ) with apron on working in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. shredded cheeses, cheeses in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over crabmeat in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw pork and beef over sauces/soups in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over jalapeno -peppers/peppers in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over potatoes / french fries in cookline reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over sour cream in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dishwash machine racks.
- Observed standing water inside of cookline reach-in cooler.
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7/5/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. both manager on duty's certifications have expired. GM came in at end of Inspection. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. container with beef on cookline. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. tomatoes in prep area and in dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. server station. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw beef over snow crabs /seafoods in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp/ seafoods. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over tortillas and cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooked beans, soup, sauces, vegetables in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooked beef, pork, chicken in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. clear, yellow and green liquids (cleaning chemicals , bleach, degreaser) in spraybottles.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken, beef, sauces, beans, pork in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
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1/4/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of Tortillas on cookline floor. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. server station. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over cooked beef in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over diced onions in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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8/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/14/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef , chicken and ready to eat in walk in cooler-at 48 degrees F. This violation must be corrected by : 02/11/11.
- Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 02/11/11.
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2/11/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 02/11/11.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Thong in soupe in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef , chicken and ready to eat in walk in cooler-at 48 degrees F. This violation must be corrected by : 02/11/11.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over soup in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler
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2/10/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).See stop sale and comment section-
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken- chicken salad, cut vegetable-beef buritos in reach cooler-(All food ireach in cooler) Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler by cook line Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Cooked rice-
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
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9/13/2010 | Complaint Full | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in reach in cooler by cook line
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Reach in cooler by cook line
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken oven precooked french fries
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Raw chicken and sauces in walk in cooler
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. In ice cream balls
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Chips warmer handle by front line
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. By chips are
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6/24/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Salt in dry storage
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef over cheese by walk in freezer
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site. Plantain By cook line
- Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
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12/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Two reach in cooler by cook line
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8/5/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All foods in reach in cooler by cook line. Corrected On Site. All food/relocated to walk in cooler
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Two reach in cooler by cook line
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops over beans in walk in cooler Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. aw chicken over cheese in reach in cooler by walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. One bucket of beef in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken in walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.In desert cooler Corrected On Site.
- Observed equipment in poor repair.Reach in cooler handles by cook line
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Improperly located
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Improperly located
- Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found- One live roach in kitchen This violation must be corrected by : 08/04/09.
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
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8/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 4/30/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/2/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/2/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 12/1/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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