- No Violations Were Observed
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12/4/2013 | 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. This violation must be corrected by Tuesday October 7th 2013. **Warning**
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10/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Make station reach in cooler with standing water in the bottom. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **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. This violation must be corrected by Tuesday October 7th 2013. **Warning**
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8/7/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- 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. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler unable to maintain TCS foods at 41° F or below. This violation must be corrected by August 7th 2013: **Warning**
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Multiple not covered or cover is broken/cracked. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Utility sink being used as hand sink. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Make station reach in cooler with standing water in the bottom. **Warning**
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in walk in cooler 47° F or above. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over washed peeled onions and cut watermelon. **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans not cooled properly. All TCS foods in walk in cooler above 41° F. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. 2 pans of refried beans have been sitting out for 3-4 hours and are at temperatures between 102-116° F. See stop sale. **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. Shredded chicken, refried beans, ground beef in walk in cooler. **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. This violation must be corrected by Tuesday October 7th 2013. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles with green/yellow liquid. **Warning**
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8/6/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chest freezer.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
- Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
- Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
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5/9/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Ice maker
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Camphor lotion on cook line
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Lids on chest freezer.
- Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Employee drinks in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Tomatoes
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Various foods in chest freezers. **Corrected On-Site**
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12/6/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Critical - Violation: 12A-02-1 Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. STORING SPOON
- Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
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7/12/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PREP TABLE This violation must be corrected by : 7-12-12.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALKIN This violation must be corrected by : 7-12-12.
- Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. STORING SPOON
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF AT 45F
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE AT 45F PREP TABLE
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SHRIMP AT 45F
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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7/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. TONGS
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. LEMONS and LIMES
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall in disrepair.BEHIND HANDSINK IN KITCHEN
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2/15/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Insecticide use not in compliance with regulations. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Mens room downstairs. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed food chicken stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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10/27/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DOWNSTAIRS BAR.
- Observed build-up of dust on surface of nonfood-contact surface. DOWNSTAIRS BAR.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under stoves on line.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COVERED
- Critical - Observed toilet functioning improperly. Urinal in mens room.
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6/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food rice not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site. 95 F
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food sauce not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 101 F
- Critical. Observed raw animal food beef stored over ready-to-eat food cheese. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers bags used for food storage in freezer.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Down stairs.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. VISINE stored on shelf above cooks line.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. BLACK FLAG
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1/19/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/7/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. CHIPS.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food beef cold held at 45 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food shrimp cold held at 45 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food rice not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food rice not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 7-7-10.
- Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 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. OREGANO
- Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers for chips.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf on prep area cooks line.
- Observed reuse of single-service articles. Foam cups reused for chili renios. Corrected On Site.
- Plumbing system in disrepair.
- Critical. Observed faucet at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
- Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. For JOSE MEDINA
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7/6/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled.
- Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in dry storage area. Salt bucket uncovered.
- Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine not dated.
- Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To go plastic bags used for food storage in drop freezers.
- Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Unused reach in cooler, freezers and ice machines outside. Repeat Violation.
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5/10/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled.
- Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site with calibration in ice.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of packaged raw chicken in bus tubs on kitchen floor.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Cooling pots of refried beans, chicken, and meat on kitchen floor. Tubs of cooling queso cheese on kitchen floor.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in dry storage area. Salt bucket uncovered.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Lemons and limes for drinks are touched with bare hands.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar pitcher in bin.
- Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet worn during food preparation.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, plating chips, without washing hands before donning gloves.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine not dated.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To go plastic bags used for food storage in drop freezers.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- Critical. Hand sink missing at downstairs bar /dishwashing area.
- Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink; soap dispenser and handwash signs at three compartment sink at downstairs bar.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Unused reach in cooler, freezers and ice machines outside. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use at downstairs bar. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
- Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. Cook unaware of proper cooling procedures for cheese, refried bean, etc. See cooling paramters in comment section.
- Critical. No proof of required employee training provided for ALL servers and cooks. 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.
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3/5/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; make table.
- Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry. Hung on back fence.
- Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
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1/12/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Two drop freezers have RTE and raw foods not separated.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over refried beans in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor; rice sack in dry storage.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under prep table.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; make table.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Walk in shelves have heavily accumulated food residue and mold-like substance.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers; drawer of prep table facing three compartment sink has food debris.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Small gap around conduit at electrical box by water heater.
- Wet mop not hung to dry. Hung on bavk fence.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
- Critical. Expired proof of required employee training provided for Flavio. 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.
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11/12/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Violation: 14-31-1 Observed lids for bulk rice and beans do not completely seal closed.
- Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole at base of wall, rear kitchen.
- Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole at base of wall by rear ice machine.
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7/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed can of soda stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed carton of lemon-sweetened bar mix stored on floor, dry storage area.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.
- Observed lids for bulk rice and beans do not completely seal closed.
- Observed cracked basin-mopsink.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 20 dry rodent droppings found in the dry storage area. Contact pest control company to treat premises and clean/disinfect area. This violation must be corrected by : 7/9/09.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under ice machine.
- Observed hole at base of wall, rear kitchen.
- Observed hole at base of wall by rear ice machine.
- Observed holes in door leading from kitchen to dining room.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, beverage storeroom, rear kitchen.
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher in kitchen not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
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7/8/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 4/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/12/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/14/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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