- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (In multiple food containers) **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exterior of large food container surfaces for flour starch, etc.
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. (In cookline prep cooler, commercial water bottle and Monster cans next to customer foods.)
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. (Soaking vegetables and egg rolls in walk in cooler.) **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. (Multiple open containers of food on walk in cooler floor under wire shelving.)
- Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. (Food cooking oil box used to hold shrimp in walk in freezer. Cut broccoli returned to broccoli delivery box for use at cook line. Staff states cut broccoli is washed on cookline in hot water wok before being moved to cook wok.)
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. (4 near hand sink in back of kitchen.) **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. (Cooked rice 68°F moved to walk in cooler.) **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Cooked pork in walk in cooler.)
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07/08/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (single use bowls in several closed containers of dry foods and in rice cooker.) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. (exterior of fryer)
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. (Various single pieces of meat and filled rolls are directly on freezer shelves.) Discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. (fryers) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. (butcher knife at cookline) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. (in cooked rice in kitchen) **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair, small flies present.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. (egg rolls) **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area in back of kitchen by mop sink and prep tables.) **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (cut cabbage, raw chicken) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. (sauce and dried good containers in back of kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. (cooked rice) **Corrected On-Site**
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1/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.( knives in wall holder) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
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8/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(rice cooker) **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(exterior cook line equipment) **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair.( knife holder has cardboard attached) **Warning**
- Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.(all) **Warning**
- Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.( paper lining food container) **Warning**
- Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.( corners ) **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Walk in freezer) **Warning**
- Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Warning**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner.(no running water) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.( beef ) **Warning**
- Basic - Utensils in poor condition.( butcher knife) **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(return on 8/5/2013) **Warning**
- High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.(chicken 159° ready to serve ) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (2 water chestnut can on food storage shelves) ( owner will return for credit) **Warning**
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. ( fruit flies 1/2 dozen) **Warning**
- High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.(raid) **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( fried chicken 70° on counter top)(reheated in frier ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.( chicken wings 100° on counter top) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.( knives in wall holder) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
- 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. **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.(all ready to eat food in walk in) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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8/2/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **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. ( Fried chicken) **Warning**
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1/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of cooking equipment **Warning**
- Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. (Kitchen) **Warning**
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline **Warning**
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under prep table across from 3 Compartment sink **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.n (Kitchen cookline) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.01/29/2013 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
- High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food cart at cookline 01/29/2013 **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.( Beef ) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **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. ( Fried chicken) **Warning**
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1/28/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. rice,, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed dented can of ketchup, dry storage Corrected On Site. segregated for return
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. chicken , walk in cooler 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. bulk flour , dry storage Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken , walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. egg rolls, cooked chicken in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of cornstarsh, dry storage Corrected On Site.
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7/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.(cooks line)
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4/18/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(walk in cooler)
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.(inside of microwave rusted)
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.(cooks line)
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(cooks line)
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked chicken wings in a deep plastic tub covered with plastic wrap at 76 degrees f in non working walk in cooler, moved to freezer and uncovered) Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.(cooks line)
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(all potentially hazardous foods in walk in cooler at 47-49 degrees f )
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(walk in cooler)
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(raw chicken over raw seafood in walk in cooler)
- Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.(old soda boxes used to store produce)
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(cooked noodles, egg rolls)
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4/17/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk in cooler during preparation.
- Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler.
- Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
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4/17/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in wok line refrigerator.
- 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 employees expired )
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed bug spray stored by canned goods on storeroom storage shelf.
- Observed build-up of food debris on grill line storage shelves.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets beneath soda storage counter.
- Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Observed employees with no hair restraints. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Critical - Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- 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.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed interiors of all reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed lotion stored by sodas behind counter.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk in cooler during preparation.
- Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as grill line shelf cover.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on wok line coolers.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of rice/flour exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler between use. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of spices removed from original containers not identified by common name.
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2/14/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
- Observed canwash area not accessible.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
- Critical - Observed screen in kitchen door torn/in poor repair.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled soap spray bottle.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall tiles surrounded canwash in disrepair.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
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9/27/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
- Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
- Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
- Observed dust residue build-up on kitchen ceiling fan blades.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on counter / storeroom storage shelves.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets beneath soda storage.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
- Observed dumpster rusted out on sides..
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
- 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 dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
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12/7/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed uncovered frozen food in walk in freezer between use.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as pipe cover on oven.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
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9/10/2010 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working container of MSG removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed wok line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above wok line.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Observed reuse of soy sauce containers.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
- Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
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7/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.{WHITE UPRIGHT}
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.{SHRIMP }
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[WIC]
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
- 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.[vegetables]
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.{RE-USING CARDBOARD BOXES}
- Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
- Light not functioning.[WIF]
- Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.[switch at WIF]
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1/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[WIC] Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- 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. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[butcher knife]
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.[OWNER WASHED HANDS IN 3CS] Corrected On Site.
- Observed old cardboard used as shelf cover.
- Observed utensils in poor condition.[damaged ice scoop]
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[countertops/crevices between tabletops]
- Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical. Observed live flies in dumpster area.
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
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8/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/1/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 2/26/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 12/1/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 9/18/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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