- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in tub of rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. At front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs in kitchen **Warning**
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in freezer chest gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil/plastic used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic tubs used to store assorted food items. Spoke with operator and discussed the use of a food grade clear plastic bag to be used as a liner for tubs. **Warning**
- 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. Gal of milk in RIC opened on 9/7 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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09/09/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Tubs of oil on floor in back storeroom
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Freezer chest in back storeroom
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Pitcher inside ice machine
- Basic - Kitchen clean utensil storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Spray can of burn relief on counter next to mixer **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. In back storeroom next to tubs of oil
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In back storeroom
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6/10/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/14/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Soiled **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.cups at server station **Warning**
- Basic - Heavy Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer. **Warning**
- High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Green sauce 46° to 48° **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
- High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.pink sterile storage containers **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.green sauce cooling in deep plastic containers covered **Warning**
- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Has a class scheduled for Tuesday with Kash **Warning**
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12/11/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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12/11/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed rust build up on blade **Warning**
- Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Front wait station **Warning**
- Basic - Heavy Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.wait station **Warning**
- Basic - Steam table Cutting board has sever cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hws on cook line **Warning**
- Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. found **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.crab meat, cooked black beans chicken enchilada **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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10/11/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 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. / milk **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./ cooked beans, rice **Corrected On-Site**
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4/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Drain cover(s) missing./kitchen area under mat
- Light not functioning./ kitchen
- Observed cutting board moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./ in front of fryers
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.flour **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./ interior of the chip dispenser
- Critical - Observed interior and exterior of microwave moderately soiled.
- Observed personal care item stored with food./ phones keys stored by microwave and bowls **Corrected On-Site**
- Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./all storage shelving
- Walking or driving surfaces not maintained./ side walk by back area broken up
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11/30/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.salad cooler ambient temperature reads 60F This violation must be corrected by : 04/09/2012.THIS UNIT IS NIT TO BE USED TILL REINSPECTED OR 41F OR BELOW.salad make cooler not in use at this time waiting for part
- Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cook line cutting board BADLY grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.on order
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4/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.-30 degrees
- Bowl with no handle used to scoop sugar or salt.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.RIC ON COOK LINE IN KITCHEN READS 54F.THIS UNIT IS NOT TO BE USED TILL MAINTAING 41F OR BELOW
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.salad cooler ambient temperature reads 60F This violation must be corrected by : 04/09/2012.THIS UNIT IS NIT TO BE USED TILL REINSPECTED OR 41F OR BELOW
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm MUST MANUALLY WASH DISHES IN 3 BAY SINK
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.expired 2/2011
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.on shelf above prep table
- Observed cook line cutting board BADLY grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderatly soiled.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.large tradh cans used for storing dry rice and dry beans.recommend keeping in bags to store in containers
- Critical - Observed opened bottle of water stored in ice used for drinks at the bar.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ALL PHF'S IN COOK LINE RIC FOUND AT 50F
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.all phf'S in RIC on fry line 57F to 60F over night
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.by handsink in kitchen
- 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.sugar or salt
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4/6/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Floors tiles broken in front of kegs
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front line
- Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave heavly soiled.
- Critical - Observed moderate encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Observed prep cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
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11/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in for tacos. Corrected On Site. will use other refrigerators
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.tamales.directly in used cardboard box lid. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by pots.
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. in between equipment . knife, cook line.
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. build up inside machine.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils at wait station . 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. cook, take out garbage, switch gloves, not wash hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. deep pan covered containers,of cooked ground beef. Corrected On Site.Placed in shallow uncovered pans in walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked shredded beef at 46 DEGREES F in reach in cooler by doorway in kitchen. Corrected On Site. will rapidly chill for immediate use.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. several. kitchen,
- Critical - Observeddead small flying insects [love bugs] on window ledges in dinining room. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back door.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.Stuffed tacos made 9-10:00 am,noted at 44 DEGREES F in reach in refrigerator to cool.Tacos did not reach 41 DEGREES F in 4 hours. Corrected On Site.Rapid chilled in freezer.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. large pots of beans, meats. walk in. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
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5/17/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. hand sink by triple sink.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. from last night. Corrected On Site.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk in fans.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of mixer.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. by triple sink, storing utensils.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meat over avacodos, walk in.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. kni. bar.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. burritos, cooked meats, beans etc.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. not dated, ice machine, back room.
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3/17/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/16/2010 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). beans 50.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. green sauce.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meats, walk in.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. cooked tamales/enchiladas , cook line
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans from yesterday 5 pm at 50 degrees . Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location. ice under towel dispenser . Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. tamales stored in used unlined beer box, freezer Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar,
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. cases of cups.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen sink.
- Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
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8/18/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 01B-24-1 Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. fresh salsa and green sauce, relleno sauce. dated 5/27/10.today is 6/10/10. Callback- green sauce in walk in dated 8/8/10 today is 8/18/10.
- Critical. Violation: 03D-05-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. soup, beans. Corrected On Site. Callback- cooked beans cooked yesterday at 5 pm cold held in walk in cooler at 50 degrees.
- Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.the server station hand wash sink paper towel dispenser is located over an uncoverered ice bin. Callback- same situation.
- Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Food not properly protected from contamination. prepared tamales stored in freezer directly in bud light box. Callback- tamales stored directly in used beer box in freezer.
- Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
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8/18/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). cooked beans,fresh green sauce with garlic.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. fresh salsa and green sauce, relleno sauce. dated 5/27/10.today is 6/10/10
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. soup, beans. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.the server station hand wash sink paper towel dispenser is located over an uncoverered ice bin
- Critical. Food not properly protected from contamination. prepared tamales stored in freezer directly in bud light box.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over tomatoes in reach in by mixer.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. non handled cup used for ice scooping.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. put hat on.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelving in kitchen. paint peeling.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed heavily soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed heavy amount of encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. unwrapped straw under hand toweldispenser subject to contamination .
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dishes in sink by triple sink
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Dumpster not on proper pad.
- Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.paint peeling on kitchen walls.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. by tea urn . 2 bottles with pink contents. and by fish tank.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
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6/10/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sour cream and guakamoli located in a ice bath at 46F.recommend to rapid chill. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered clean shredded lettuce in the walkin cooler
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gundispensing nozzles.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.wooden shelf at the bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen hand sink
- Observed dumpster and grease tank not located on a pad.located in the grass.
- Floors not constructed easily cleanable.busted tiles in storage area
- Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.cans of zap.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.next to wooden shed a lot of misc items.
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10/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/31/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 11/12/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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