- Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Roof in kitchen at end of cooks line and on cooks line leaking and dripping water on work station.
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler and down cooks line.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Sourdough bread on floor in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Freezer by drive thru.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Tomato 45°, chili 45°, hotdog 45°, chicken Philly 45°. Walk in cooler. All items moved to freezer and temp fell below 41°
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09/17/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. In gaskets on freezer by walk up window.
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08/14/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive thru drink station.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. In gaskets on freezer by walk up window.
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chili with cooked ground beef added to chili at 11am. Found at 75° at 4pm. Stop sale issued.
- 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.
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6/17/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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10/7/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In sanitizer on cooks line. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
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8/16/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Slime /residue line on inside of 3 compartment.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In closet in women's restroom.
- 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. Power aide container by drive thru.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler under assembly station and ice cream machine not holding TCS foods at 41° or below
- Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen by 3 comp sink.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Under make station by main drive thru
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cream cheese 55°, Philly meat 50°, dairy mix 55°**Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Live roaches found under storage for bagged sodas in kitchen area, beside bread and ice cream machine. 25 To many to count
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8/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Emergency order recommended |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In closet in women''s restroom.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Under make station by main drive thru
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8/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Emergency Order Callback Complied |
- Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters on the fry line and the flat top area.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of bread
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.clean equipment shelf.
- Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach in cooler on the cook line.
- Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.walk in cooler area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Warewashing sinks.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.spray bottles of degreaser on clean equipment shelf **Corrected On-Site**
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1/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. At 0ppm. 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. Corrected On Site.
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7/24/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Observed wet nesting in stainless food containers at warewashing area on clean shelf.
- Floors not constructed easily cleanable.Tiles missing on cookline causing build up of food debris between tiles.
- Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
- Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.Near soft serve ice cream machine.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Inside of reachin cooler on cookline that is out of sErvice.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Handwashing sink and burger freezer area.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Strap under the handwashing sink on cookline.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
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2/3/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Wet nesting observed at clean utensil shelf.
- Observed equipment in poor repair.Lexan food container lid and container cracked.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.Ice machine bin.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Bottom door of the upright reachin freezer near the front window.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Ledge above the ice bin of the ice machine.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Cooked wings in hot holding at 111 Corrected On Site.Turned up heat on the hot holding unit.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.Standing in dirty water in the mop bucket.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottle on cookline.
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10/25/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Ledge above the ice bin of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Obseved hood filters in disrepair.Above the flat top grill.
- Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.Front take out window area.ABC on floor.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottle at grill.
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7/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.Flat top grill.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Walkin cooler.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters at fry line.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on dispenser head.Milk shake machine at front counter.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Ice machine door frame.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.Glass cleaner stored on ketchup packets at front counter.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.Behind the ice machine.
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5/2/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Bread cart and trash can blocking handwashing sink on cookline.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Gasket around the ice machine bin door.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.Kitchen area.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs stored on bags of salsa.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.Bar area.
- Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet leaking at bar area.
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4/20/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Frozen hamburgers in walkin freezer.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop stored on soda box on ice machine.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Observed equipment in poor repair.Sliding top to chest freezer. Repeat Violation.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Door on reachin cooler not closing tightly due to bent hinge.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Observed black moldlike substance.
- Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet leaking at handwashing sink.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.S pipe under handwashing sink.
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1/11/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Paper cup for ground pepper.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
- Observed equipment in poor repair.Sliding door on top of chest freezer.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reach in cooler at make table.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Chest freezer.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Both reachin doors at make table.
- Observed moisture build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Sliding lid on chest freezer containing frozen hamburgers.
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved two places at the front windows.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Walkin cooler.
- Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by drain odors in warewashing area.
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10/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/14/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
- Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover in walk in freezer.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Lights not functioning in walk in cooler/freezer light fixtures.
- Critical. Observed toxic items improperly stored.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate behind grill line freezer. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 05/17/10.
- 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.
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3/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/ice residue.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Drain cover missing next to ice machine.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
- Observed women's restroom wall soiled with soap.
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate next to ice machine. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 02/15/09.
- 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. This violation must be corrected by : 02/15/09.
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12/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed ripped/worn cardboard used walk in cooler shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above fry vats.
- Observed build-up of food debris on bottom of shake machine cabinet.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate above desk. For reporting purposes only.
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9/21/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/26/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/30/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/23/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 8/18/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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