- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler, sliding door and ice machine lid inside cover.
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- Basic - Floor tiles missing.
- Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice container store under hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
- Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
- High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
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10/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dish machine racks **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
- Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable by sandwich maker station. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on top of preparation table
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wood block table ,
- Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. 3 CS
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen area
- Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. , grout missing in some areas
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area and dry storage area
- Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. End of cookline
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside drawers on prep table, can opener holder
- Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. On dry storage area
- Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Basic - Wall in disrepair. By dishwashing area
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
- 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. 0 ppm
- High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By cook line
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm , chlorine by sandwich station **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
- 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
- Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing utensil inside hand washing sink by cafeteria side **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom
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3/12/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- 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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8/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler on cook line not working not in use
- Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish racks dirty
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by dish washer storing plates
- 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. Certification not filled out **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
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4/8/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/14/2013 | Food-Licensing Inspection | Call Back - Complied |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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9/19/2012 | Food-Licensing Inspection | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical - Violation: 05-03-1 Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. EMPLOYEE HAD TO GET THERMOMETER FROM CAR
- Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BEANS IN STORAGE AREA
- Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. REACHIN COOLER DOOR BROKEN
- Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
- Critical - Violation: 22-15-1 Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
- Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. GLASS DOORS OF REACHIN COOLER DIRTY
- Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM and HANDSINK BY DISHWASHING MACHINE
- Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HANDSINK BY DISHWASHING MACHINE
- Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
- Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
- Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Pro
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5/25/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM and HANDSINK BY DISHWASHING MACHINE
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. NO LIGT SHIELD OR COATING ON LIGHT OVER PREPARATION TABLE
- Critical - No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided.
- 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. Pro
- Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE COUGHING WHILE CUTTING POTATOES IN FOOD PREPARATION STATION and CONTINUED HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS
- Observed equipment in poor repair. REACHIN COOLER DOOR BROKEN
- Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HANDSINK BY DISHWASHING MACHINE
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN OVER BEEF INSIDE WALKIN COOLER
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. GLASS DOORS OF REACHIN COOLER DIRTY
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BEANS IN STORAGE AREA
- Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
- Critical - Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. EMPLOYEE HAD TO GET THERMOMETER FROM CAR
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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3/12/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Inside walk-in cooler
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Oven top
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Wood cutting block
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Cookline
- Plumbing improperly installed.Steam table
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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7/19/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Dishwashing racks
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Oven
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Shelving over steam table
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Plumbing system in disrepair.Warewashing sink faucet
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Inside walk-in cooler
- Observed wall in disrepair.Kitchen area
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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1/11/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Coffee prep area
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Scale
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Oven top
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Sandwich cutting board
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Dishwashing area
- Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Critical. Observed live flies in front counter food service area.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.kitchen area
- Observed wall in disrepair. kitchen area
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.Walk-in cooler door
- Exhaust fan inoperable in employee bathroom.
- Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
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7/9/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. EMPANADAS IN DISPLAY CASE
- Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. SUNDAY BRUNCH
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
- Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. DISHMACHINE AT FRONT AREA
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. FRONT AREA. TAKE ALL DISHWARES TO KITCHEN DISHMACHINE.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. WORKING CONTAINERS
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISHWARES RACK
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. SANITIZING BUCKET IN SANDWICH AREA
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2/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. GARLIC OIL AND OTHER INGREDIENTS
- Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 92F
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 60F. ALL PHF FOOD MUST BE MAINTAIN WITH ICE
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
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7/7/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/12/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 7/29/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 7/28/2008 | Routine - Food | Emergency order recommended |
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