- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic single service portion cups used as scoops in the dressing and guacamole at the cook line.
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed at filters over flat top grill.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tank unsecured next to ice machine.
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed large wrist watch on employee engaged in food prep.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked wet on shelf below prep table.
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed at salad station.
- Basic - Grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed under fryers.
- Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Observed at bar.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink at drink station in kitchen.
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed labels on clean stacked dishes on shelf below prep table.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Observed food debris in gaskets of reach in freezer at fryers.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed in chip warmer at wait station area. Observed establishment during pre-opening procedures with no chips in warmer at time of inspection.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed at multiple stations at cook line.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar handwash sink and at kitchen drink station handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training and certification dates for the following employees on staff at time of inspection: Daniel Smith 6/19/09, Dexter Lewis 2/4/10, and Seeta Ehart 9/2/09.
- Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed at bar.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear substance in unlabeled spray bottle at bar handwash sink.
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10/10/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at zones 2 and 3 in kitchen.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers stacked wet at dish area on shelves. Manager confirmed all dishes in question were clean.
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers stacked on shelves at dish machine area. Manager confirmed that dishes were clean.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed on doors of zone 3 cold hold prep station.
- High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed 2 pans of cooked rice on back prep table at 91°F and 101°F. Employees in the area stated the rice had finished about 2-3 hours prior. Observed rice placed on sheet pans and moved to walk-in cooler and at end of inspection (3:30) was observed at 48-50°F. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon on back prep table and burgers to be portioned but at time no one was present at table working on the food items. Observed salmon at 56°F and burgers at 50°F at 2:30pm. Observed salmon wrapped and returned to walk-in cooler. Observed burgers unpackaged and portioned and placed in coolers. At end of inspection (3:30pm) the following temperatures were observed: salmon 41°F and burgers between 42-45°F. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Pico de gallo and diced tomatoes in walk-in cooler prepped from ambient at 11:24 per date stamp. At 2:30 observed diced tomatoes at 44°F and Pico de gallo at 48°F. At 3:30pm, observed diced tomatoes still at 44°F and Pico de gallo at 45°F.
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6/19/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to ice machine in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board at expo station.
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed beneath fryers.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed gaskets soiled with black mildew-like residue and food debris. Observed throughout kitchen service area but especially at reach in coolers around fryer/breading station.
- High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in bowl on prep table intended for portioning but observed no one working with chicken. Observed chicken was at 59°F and cook said it had been out of the cooler about 15 minutes or so. Manager moved chicken to thermalizer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed plastic container lid stored in handwash sink at bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another. Observed plastic containers of salsa, made on site,in walk-in cooler. Observed containers stacked 2 high and in close proximity to each other with 4 rows on shelf. Salsa was made at 11:02 and observed at beginning of inspection in walk-in cooler at 62°F. About an hour later, salsa was observed at 63°F.
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2/24/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting clear and gold plastic containers underneath prep table in back hallway in kitchen.
- Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with shredded lettuce and shredded cheese at zone 3 salad and nacho station and in container of chopped nuts at ice cream/dessert station. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed on zone 3 nacho and salad station unit and breading station unit at fry station.
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within discard date after opening/preparation. Observed sauted onions and sauted bell peppers at zone 3 nacho and salad station with discard date of 9/31/13. Observed cooked prepared bundles of tex-mex rice at zone 2 flat top station with discard by date of 10/1/13. Manager discarded items. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of brown substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles at drink station in kitchen.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Also observed slimy substance on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink across from fryers blocked by a stack of large containers of tortilla chips. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed on interior of soda gun at head of bar. Manager stated this gun is rarely used.
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10/2/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish storage near ice machine.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All along cook line.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked peppers and onions resting on a sheet tray on cooling rack not covered/protected.
- High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Above mop sink.
- 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 in reach in cooler at servers side of cook line.
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5/31/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near ice machine.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear 1/3 pans under dish machine.
- Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
- Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on cook line.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on main cook line.
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2/4/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. HWS ON COOKLINE.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. TURNED WATER OFF WITH BARE HANDS.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. TO-GO CUPS NOT COVERED.
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7/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 15-20 seconds while washing hands.Observed employee turning the water off with his barehand after washing his hands.
- Critical - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 15-20 seconds while washing hands.Observed employee turning the water off with his barehand after washing them.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed employee scooping chips not wearing a restraint.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water infront of the walkin cooler.
- Critical - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed ice scoop holder and scoop inside the handsink the bar area.
- No copy of latest inspection report available.
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2/28/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed opened cup on top of the microwave on the cookline next to small grill.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on the drink machine in the waitress station.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands in the back kitchen area.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands in the waitress station.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.Observed a cook engaging in foods preparation not wearing a restraint.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.Observed a waitress coming into the back cooking area dipping ice cream without wearing a restraint.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the reachin freezer infront of the opened fryers.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in dry storage area.Chips.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed uncovered tea container in the waitress station not covered.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food inside the reachin freezer on the cookline.
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11/14/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. BEEF OVER PORK.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
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6/13/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; in middle handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; middle handwash sink of cook line. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. Water heater data plate states 399900 BTU and 126 gallons. Engraved plate at bottom states 500000 allowable BTU.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle lid stored in handwash sink in middle of cook line.
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4/14/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Mashed potatoes cooled covered in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Employee did not dry hands before donning gloves.
- Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
- Observed employees with no hair restraint.
- Observed equipment in poor repair; reach in cooler shelves rusted and flaking by griddle.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Fajita station.
- Critical. Observed inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine. Wash gauge does not move.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled above cook line.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun nozzle at bar.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface; shelves under grill.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored on soiled shelf in dishroom.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at cook line is a handwash sink; verified by Fil in District office.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; handwash sink at cook line. Corrected On Site.
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Jackets hung in soda box area.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Sanitizer bucket stored on low shelf adjacent to open bottle of liquid butter alternative.
- Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use by chips containers. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
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12/8/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; milk reach-in cooler.
- Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored; quat in service area. Corrected On Site.
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6/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; at cook line.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, at bar.
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2/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
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10/26/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/4/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 11/12/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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