- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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4/7/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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9/24/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
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2/11/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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10/24/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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5/23/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
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9/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bathroom
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Observed the use of an unclean thermometer. Corrected On Site.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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2/24/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.pork sausage Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.plantains stored in backoutoor area
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
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7/14/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth.plantains outsidedoors
- Critical. Failure to maintain records or invoice on fish for 90 days.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pork,beef,chicken Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.soups
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.whole pork legs cooked andbstored in walkin Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Repeat Violation.pork
- Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.by backdoor ,fence must be sealed
- Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.rice,plantains
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.icescoop
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Observed equipment in poor repair.door on reachin freezer
- Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
- Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.under counter
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.by backdoor plantains
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.backdoor
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
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12/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- 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.pork Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.plantains ,onions ,beans outsidedoors
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.cigarette in backdoor ,food storage area
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Critical. Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.backdoor storage area
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
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7/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/17/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 3/12/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 2/11/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 11/17/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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