- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- 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.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open mug
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Tape on lid of chest freezer
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy, rice, cornstarch **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation**
- 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.
- High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
- 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.
- High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over cut onions **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Vinegar bottle, scrubbie
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 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.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler soiled with food debris. Lids **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.
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.bulk bins **Repeat Violation**
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10/27/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
- Basic - Brown bag and menus used as liner for food container.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bulk oil and soy
- Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 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.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bulk flour and cornstarch
- Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products.
- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk bins of flour, cornstarch
- Basic - Plastic tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Lid of chest freezer
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Shrimp and pork
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Beef and pork
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw Chicken and raw shrimp over cut onions
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
- High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Nasal spray on make station **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken, raw beef and raw shrimp over soy
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef and pork
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- 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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6/6/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
- Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.beef
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
- Basic - Paper bag and card board box used as liner for food container. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.shrimp
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.raw beef over peppers
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezerfreezer., shrimp
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over bulk soy sauce
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over beef, over seafood
- 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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- 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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2/14/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- 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.
- Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk bins
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.raw chicken, raw beef and raw shrimp over potatoes
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken, raw beef and raw shrimp over shell eggs
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing., scrubbie in sink
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- 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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8/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On chest freezer
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Onions
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In dining area
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At hand wash sink
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw Chicken wings over raw peppers
- Basic - Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in reach -in freezer.
- 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 - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw beef over shell eggs and diced onions
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In ladies room
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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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6/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of onions
- Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cardboard boxes. Cooked chicken.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. soy sauce, duck sauce
- Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.chest freezer
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over eggs
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cases of soy sauce near frontline.
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3/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Observed employees not sanitizing cutting boards and knives after washing.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - exterior of food storage containers.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked chicken being in a large covered container. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - salt, sugar, in containers not labeled.
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9/20/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. homemade scoops
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. can of coke on top of reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.numerous items in walkin cooler
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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5/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/27/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch in water measured 66F on cooks cart.
- Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils and plastic container stored in kitchens handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
- Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
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12/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils and plastic container stored in kitchens handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed MSG labeled as "chicken broth mix."
- 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. Repeat Violation.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed egg cartons used to soak up oil from cooked chicken.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw beef stored behind lettuce in the make table refrigerator.
- Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - knife.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice stored in large container next rice cooker measured 68F. Product moved into walk-in cooler to control temperature.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch in water measured 66F on cooks cart.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above sauce in the walk-in cooler.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust and cobb webs above and next to chest freezer.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked eggrolls and chicken in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler not date marked.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in plastic squeeze bottles on cooks cart not labeled.
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10/21/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
- Critical - Employee training validation
- Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
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6/6/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken raw- shrimp raw-cooked chicken in reachin cooler on top
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour containers
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. cooks
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocery bags in reachin freezer
- Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. food scoops in flour
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. baking soda container
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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12/7/2010 | 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. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date labels. The labels are intendedbto indicate by when to serve, or discard, the food item.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be labelled with their common names.
- Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave bread crumbs in an open bag; transfer the contents to a clean, covered container. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep the bilk-dry-goods-storage bins covered at all times.
- Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Provide sanitizing solution, of two capfuls bleach per gallon of water, for the srorage of wiping cloths between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in sanitizer between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Clean the flour from the exterior surfaces of the bulk-food-srorage bins. Corrected On Site.
- Observed reuse of single-service articles. Do not store cooked foods in cardboard-box tops; store foods in clean-foodgrade-rated containers.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking-cold-water faucet at the three-compartment sink.
- Observed open dumpster lid. Keep dumpster lid closed at all times. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Call 866 372 7233 to schedule a Food Manager Renewal Exam.
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8/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp in three compartment sink
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cabbage on floor in walkin coolers
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. undercutting board
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar ,salt
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. salt and sugar containers
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cup of water needs lid and straw
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not consistent in inverting -lids for single service
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
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5/3/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions
- 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.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cutting vegetables
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. can of soda on shelf over prep tables
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bathroom - Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
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1/25/2010 | 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 uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.wic
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- 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.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WIC
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plastic spoons stored in bathroom
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with trays
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. one dead roach found
- Light not functioning. over WIC
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. on prep tables
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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9/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/21/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/7/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 8/4/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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