- Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Warning**
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sinks, kitchen **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
- Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Meat cleavers on cook line. **Warning**
- Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack, on soiled shelves. **Warning**
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Food placed in soiled containers/equipment. **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Foods on cook line reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Warning**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Hand wash sink front line area **Warning**
- Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Table back kitchen **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.food tables,kitchen **Warning**
- Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front line area **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. On cook line. Equipment. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Back kitchen **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen **Warning**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen **Warning**
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debrisand reach in freezer shelves. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
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10/28/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice bin
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil, under woks
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Various food in reach in cooler across from woks
- Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw chicken over cabbage in wlk in cooler
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
- Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Various food
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cutting board
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Starch bin under prep table
- High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 47F, chilled front white fridge
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Fried noodles
- High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48F, front white fridge, chilled **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked food in walk in cooler
- Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Baby
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2/5/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice bin
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of onions near three compartment sink
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Shrimp
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go boxes, cookline
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Rice on floor, across from walk in cooler
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, cookline
- Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
- Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Shrimp in freezer next to back exit
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Meat in walk in cooler
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Chicken
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over sauces
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to three compartment 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. Cooked meat in walk in cooler
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8/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside food bins near three compartment sink
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Onions near three compartment sink
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of vegetables in walk in cooler
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, under woks
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar container
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.cookline
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Across from woks
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut vegetables
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Fried noodles
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw meat over sauce in walk in cooler
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than storage, next to three compartment sink
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment 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. Cooked food in walk in cooler
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5/7/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Salt bin near mop sink
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under prep table, end of cookline
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Onions in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. Lemon in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over lettuce in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Across from woks
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cut vegetables in walk in cooler
- Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Egg rolls
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked meat in walk in cooler
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Counter in front of woks
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt bin near mop sink, not in english
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12/14/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. above three compartment sink
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to three compartment sink
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour bin, dry storage
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar bin, dry storage
- Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. storing big container of dishliquid in back handsink
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. across from woks
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beef in reach in cooler next to three compar ment sink
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls in walk in cooler
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8/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. veggies on prep table
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers above three compartment sink
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pot in sink next to three compartnent sink
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour bin
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. rice, back kitchen
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in rice bags
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over lettuce in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. across from woks
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. bags of rice
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beef and chicken in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. meat in reach in freezer next to mop sink
- 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 near cash register
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. near hot holding unit
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep table
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3/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic food containers above three compartment sink
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. container of chicken in sink, next to microwave
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar bin
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. next to three compartment sink
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bottle soda across from dry storage area
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil under woks
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. carrots in top reach in cooler across from woks
- Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. food in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler across from fryer
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken in walk in cooler
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10/27/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. across from fryers
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar
- 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 ready-to-eat food. sugar
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed objectionable odors kitchen.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. ric across from woks
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. egg rolls in reach in cooler
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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7/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dishwashing area handsink Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outer surface of bulk spice containers on shelf center kitchen
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. damp cloth over cooked chicken in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.cook using hands to scoop cut lettuce and sprouts from containers to wok Corrected On Site. tongs used
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. containers of cut onions, walk in cooler
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. cat litter container used to store celery Corrected On Site. discarded
- Observed reuse of single-service articles. aluminum cans , prep table Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. on egg crate , prep table Corrected On Site. put in container in reach in cooler
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut vegetables, chicken , beef, sauces in walk in cooler
- Observed utensils in poor condition. scoop made from plastic container , walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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6/1/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. soap, utensils, glove in kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. unfinshed wood table next to fryer
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloth over container of won tons in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. dry storage area Corrected On Site. segregated for return
- Observed dumpster lid open. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. containers of pork, chicken in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over vegetables, walk in cooler
- Observed reuse of single-service articles. metal cans reused as scoop in bulk rice, kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Observed reuse of single-service articles.sauce cans reused to store vegetables in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. plastic spoons, forks, and knives in drawer at front counter Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut vegetables, walk in cooler
- Observed utensils in poor condition. cut plastic vinegar container used as scoop in bowl of cut onions, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in bulk flour and rice, kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives stored between reach in cooler and prep table, kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. breaded chicken at 98 degrees on counter Corrected On Site. moved to walk in cooler
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2/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. breaded pork and chicken in cardboard boxes used for raw chicken and produce
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bags of rice in dry storage Corrected On Site.
- Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in bag of rice Corrected On Site.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. plastic bottle cut and used as scoop in onions , walk in cooler Corrected On Site. manager purchased new scoops
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. cardboard boxes used to raw chicken and produce
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives stored between food prep table and reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. gallon jug in dishwashing handsink Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen and dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
- Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
- Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
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10/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooked pork at 82 degrees cooled on counter under 1 hour Corrected On Site. moved to walkin cooler
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. bag of onions stored between back kitchen handsink and prep sink Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. dried noodles on rack near 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. opened bag of dried peppers in dry storage Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocery bags used to store food in walkin cooler and reachin freezer
- Observed reuse of single-service articles. reuse of cans to store foods, reachin cooler
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Critical. Observed the presence of insects, or other pests. 10 live ants on back prep table Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed the presence of insects, or other pests. live ants on shelf in dry storage area Corrected On Site.
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6/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
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1/7/2010 | Food-Licensing Inspection | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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