- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large containers
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface. Upper surface
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding drawers.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back sink
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Scoops cracked
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
- High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli), hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Left info
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
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09/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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09/11/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Chest freezer inner cover of lid coming apart from the door. **Warning**
- Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in cooler **Warning**
- Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Cook line **Warning**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour **Warning**
- High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
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07/31/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes and bags of produce. Box and bulk container of chicken. Need to organize walk in cooler better. **Warning**
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler **Warning**
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Chest freezer inner cover of lid coming apart from the door. **Warning**
- Basic - Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Taken out to be cleaned. **Warning**
- Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Kleaver **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
- Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in cooler **Warning**
- Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Cook line **Warning**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outer surfaces of bulk food containers. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour **Warning**
- High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of beef over sauces. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Single service items stored on top of back hand sink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
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5/30/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bucket of sauce
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk lid for salsa
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Front line sleeves not set properly
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back sink
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Plantains, still frozen.
- Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint.
- 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. Bulk food containers
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front sink
- Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water with low pressure back sink
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Refrigerator
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front and back sink
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1/30/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Front
- Basic - No hand-washing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees.
- Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front hand wash sink.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
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7/31/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Rice scoop.
- Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sauces, sugar and salt bulk containers.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Poultry over bucket of teriyaki sauce in walkin. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front hand sink.
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1/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed dented can. hunt sauce
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. buckets of sauces.
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7/16/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. cook line.
- Observed build-up of food debris inside surfaces of freezer.
- Observed build-up of food debris on outer surfaces of bulk food containers.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of carrots in walk in. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of chicken on floor of walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl in teryaki sauce.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over sauces in walk in cooler.
- Shelves in walk-ins not free of food debri. has build up.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour.
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4/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back employee handwash sink .
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. employee drink in sink.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over woks.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor. large cooking pot stored on floor , back area.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can of oyster sauce.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler .
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. out on counter.
- 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. raw eggs stored over cooked noddles cooling, walk in cooler .
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. front line area.
- 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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11/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. both sinks Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of chicken. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. vegitables in walkin. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over sauce in walkin. Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice spoon Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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6/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler. no food inside.
- Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over sauces in walk in cooler.
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. self serve
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. splitter
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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2/8/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
- Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
- Critical. Toxic items properly stored
- Critical. Employee training validation
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7/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of tomatoe ketchup .
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. walkin cooler
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs walkin cooler, over yellow rice (cooked).
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. over rice cooker.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. large reachin cooler, back area.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. front employee handwash sink not draining This violation must be corrected by : 07/14/2010.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by unused frier.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at front employee handwash sink.
- Ceiling tile missing. over walkin cooler.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end of cooks line.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused fryer.
- Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
- 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
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7/14/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. front reach in cooler.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. back cooler
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. front unit
- Critical. Observed buildup of black substance in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. air vent ceiling back area.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. back sink blocked. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back sink
- Ceiling tiles missing. back room
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3/comp sink at 400ppm. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. not available but is current.
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4/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over sauces, walk in cooler.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. pans of beaf & chicken in walk in cooler.
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop for ice machine.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. bulk lids in walk in cooler
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. blower fans in walk in cooler.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. light shield in walk in cooler
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. out side surfaces of bulk containers.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. back sink blocked by containers of soy sauce.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back sink
- Ceiling tile missing. back room
- Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
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12/5/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler front
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. bulk food containers
- Observed employees with no hair restraints.
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. bulk containers.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. back freezer
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. blower fans in walk in cooler.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. food in basin of front sink
- Ceiling tiles missing/moved.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. back prep.
- Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
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8/6/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 3/23/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 10/23/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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