- Basic - Ceiling tile missing, outside in dry storage room.
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered, sugar in coffee prep area.
- Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom, men's restroom.
- Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, rear door.
- High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition, container with beans, opened container flies flew out, some still remain in container in dry storage room outside along with larvae. Approximately 70 pounds.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue, outside refrigerator with produce.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, bag of rice in dry storage area outside.
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10/13/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, rear door.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature, beef.
- Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
- High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands, licked fingers after handling sugar and did not wash hands.
- 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, repaired onions.
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
- High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing green banana.
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1/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
- Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature, beef.
- Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding, lettuce.
- High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
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1/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses., on table outside.
- 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, sugar.
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reach in freezer stored outside has lid made of unsealed raw wood. Outside.
- Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, rear door.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature, beef.
- Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, grease buildup under table top grill.
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle, in men's restroom.
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
- High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands, licked fingers after handling sugar and did not wash hands.
- 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, repaired onions.
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
- High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink, 3 compartment sink.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing green banana.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, front service area.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, front service area.
- Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All ,except for Marina Ramirez **Warning**
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers, all stored in outside storage room.
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10/28/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. In passage way leading to stock room
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Dry Beens
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Produce in passage way leading to stock room.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen
- Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Beef
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar in stock room.
- High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chicken in reach in cooler
- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Chicken
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over beef in reach in cooler
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.in kitchen
- Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Beef **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces in reach in cooler
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5/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handsink in kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves throughout kitchen Repeat Violation.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over soup Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over beef
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. intrerior reach in freezer
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout kitchen Repeat Violation.
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10/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.cup no handle in sugar
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen and women's restroom
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Manager came in as inspector was leaving Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves throughout kitchen
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board deeply stained
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. coolers front of grill
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. shrimp
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. yuca
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over sauce Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout kitchen
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces reach in cooler
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6/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : Nov 21, 2011.
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1/26/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. server at steam table Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : Nov 21, 2011.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocery bbags used to store food
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. pink liquid
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout Repeat Violation.
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9/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.cup used as scoop
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.cookline
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Observed wall in disrepair.by prep table
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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5/11/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Ceiling tile missing, in dry storage area and in dishwashing area.
- Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements, licensed for 24, observed 49 seats. This violation must be corrected by : 6/13/11.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions by frontline.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory by frontline.
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices, wooden shelves not sealed in kitchen.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in kitchen and by frontline.
- No plan review submitted and renovations completed for prep area and handwashing sink by frontline. This violation must be corrected by : 6/13/11.
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment, all except Alejandro Baday. This violation must be corrected by : 6/13/11.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, cutting boards.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water, shrimps.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, bag with rice in dry food storage area.
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4/12/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.outside.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.opening at bottom of rear door`
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hoodfilters
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.[rear outside]
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10/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bowl [no handle] used to dispense beans.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.outside .
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.rear door.
- Observed hole in wall.by breaker box[kitchen].
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hoodfilters .
- Observed hole in ceiling.kitchen .
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.at the rear outside .
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6/7/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.cereal
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.cardboard in refrig.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood.
- Critical. Observed waste water on ground of establishment.outside .
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.rear outside .
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.clothes in prep area.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.outside rear & eastside .
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3/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.sugar
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.kitchen
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hoodfilters
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
- Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.kitchen.
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7/20/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/10/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/27/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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