- Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Stall in men's room has out of order sign on door.
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt in side prep room by walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Men's room by bar.
- 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. On prep table near dish pit. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on reach in cooler and reach in freezer floor.
- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Bar reach in cooler located in back of bar.
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to salad station. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on pipes next to oven. Moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in bar cooler containing potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Unit has milk. Located at back of bar.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops by ice machine near dish pit.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers in prep room by walk in freezer.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Multiple faucets by dish pit.
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. On prep table near dish pit. Cleaned by employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign given. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of clear liquid by server station near back of the restaurant.
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09/25/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffl cups in seasonings at prep area near walk in cooler in salad area.
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In side prep room on prep table.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep area over prep table near salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In salad prep area.
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in freezer is damaged.
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean dish area.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By dish pit.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. In prep area by dish pit.
- Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Strainer in hand sink at bar. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar placed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/1/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On stove near walk in freezer.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Unit is pooling water. Reach in cooler in between salad station and laundry area.
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Butter 110°F, onions 120°F on oven in kitchen. Unit turned up by manager.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Near dish machine
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12/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- 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. On prep table in prep room by walk in freezer.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table I prep room by walk in freezer.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dish area.
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Bar.
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3/28/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Multiple temperatures of 60-62?f taken in large walk in cooler. Technicians on site repairing unit.
- Critical - No complete proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some certificates expired, need retraining.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC unit fan cover in small walk in cooler.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Inside fryers behind doors, residue buildup on interior bottom of keg cooler
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 62?f, hush puppy batter 60?f, egg wash 60?f all in large walk in cooler. Cooler stopped working previous night, technicians on site repairing unit. Items voluntarily discarded.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and breading mixes in fish prep room.
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11/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Begore gloves. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Broccoli cheese sauce 64-66F with lid on in walk in cooler.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dish area. Repeat Violation.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handle missing walk in freezer door. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at bar. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Upright reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over raw beef upright at end of cook line near walk in freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
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1/23/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At bar.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles chippping in dish area. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Food not prepped in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Air conditioner vent dripping over food prep table.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour bin.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Prep area.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting gloves on. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Critical - Observed employeesfood stored with restaurant food. Salad/dessert walk in cooler.
- Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Half smoked stubbed out cigarette over food prep sink next to oil.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Flour bin, plastic containers with bread inside, soda syrup boxes. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards in prep area.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dish area.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on walk in freezer.
- Observed personal care item stored with food. Lotion, toothpaste, toothbrush next to condiments near back door.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at bar.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over hot dogs-reach in cooler prep area, raw chicken over milk-walk in cooler, raw seafood over flour-reach in cooler cook line.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over seafood and beef-reach in cooler in prep area.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reach in cooler cook line. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Ice bins with no lids. Server station and bar.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
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7/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS BATHROOM
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12/28/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. COCONUT MILK CAN Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE AT 50 ON ICE Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. COLE SLAW IN WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR SPICES Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. USING FOIL AS A SHELVING COVER IN REACH IN COOLER
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTED SHELVING
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING OF KITCHEN
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. NAPKINS/PLATES Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
- Critical. Improper sewage disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area. NO DRAIN, DISPOSAL OF WATER DRAINING INTO OCEAN WATERWAY.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. DRAINLINE OF STEAM TABLE LEAKING
- Critical. Backflow preventer missing at hose bibb. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS BATHROOM
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR Corrected On Site.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA TILES CHIPPING
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. STORAGE
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. CLEANERS NEXT TO UTENSILS BEING WRAPPED Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. CIGARETTE ON PREP TABLE IN BAR Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. STEEL CLEANER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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10/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BEANS IN WALKINCOOLER AT 45 (OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURE ) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BREAD Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIFE UNDER EQUIPMENT
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. SCOOPING ICE AT BAR WITH CUP. HANDS TOUCHING ICE Corrected On Site.
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. BOWL AS SCOOP
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY COUNTERS IN KITCHEN
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BAR
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKINCOOLER RACKS
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. AT BAR
- Observed personal care item stored with food. EMPLOYEE BAG NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. SPRAYBOTTLE OVER UTENSILS . WAITSTATION
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
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4/26/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 65 F AT CHILL TABLE Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKINFREEZER
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. DRINK ICE IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATERFILTER AT ICEMACHINE
- Observed utensils in poor condition. WORN SPATULA
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. CRACKED CONTAINER LID Repeat Violation.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. TWO COMPARTMENT SINK _KITCHEN
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ITEMS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT DISHMACHINE Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. BURN CREAM OVER FOOD/ UTENSILS -KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. HANGING WIRES BY DISHMACHINE , LOOSE WIRES UNDER PREPTABLE
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10/31/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/27/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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