- High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 125°F **Corrected On-Site**
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10/23/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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6/17/2014 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning** Callback 4/4/14 no thermometer in reachin cooler.
- 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. **Warning** Callback 2/5/14 manager cannot find employee training records Callback 4/4/14 no employee training records and one employee at this store for 11 years. One new hire trained but documentation not filled out.
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4/4/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reachin cooler foods and ambient air 55F **Warning** Callback 2/5/14 reachin cooler has block of ice covering fan, unit cannot operate properly. Service company supposed to come today. No food in unit at time of inspection.
- 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. **Warning** Callback 2/5/14 manager cannot find employee training records
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2/5/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
- High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken in hot holding drawer 125°F (will discard after 2 hours per mgr) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 55°F, cut tomatoes 58°F, reachin cooler **Warning**
- 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. Chicken discarded **Warning**
- Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reachin cooler foods and ambient air 55°F **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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2/4/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Boxes of buns **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Sack of onions, boxes of produce.
- Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor of walkin cooler (slicer)
- Basic - Hole in wall. Walkin cooler
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black styrofoam takeout
- High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Poultry hot holding 95-100°F, discredited by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
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7/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/27/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. **Warning**
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Four (4) **Warning**
- Critical - No 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. **Warning**
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood **Warning**
- Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Pamela LeSueur certification expired 10/18/12 **Warning**
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Deep fryer **Warning**
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
- Wet mop not hung to dry. **Warning**
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12/26/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Utensils by icecream not stored handle up [scoops, servingg spooons, etc]
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood by deep fryer
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook, food preparation employee
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Chicken hotholding drawer, does not slide easily and handle falls off.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cup used to scoop chicken nuggets
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Takeout containers not stored covered or inverted [above fry station]
- Observed wall in disrepair. Tile molding around perimeter missing in spots leaving holes where debris is building u throughout establishment
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Dripping faucet at kitchen handsink
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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8/28/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored in container with dead insect inside. Corrected On Site.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Drawers for hot holding by deep fryer have black buildup around edges.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handle on hotholding drawer for chicken is falling off.
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Thick black buildup
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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5/10/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Legs and wings 115F and breaded breasts 125F. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Four [4[ Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Observed personal item stored with food. Glasses, phone, keys, on shelf above preparation table.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Hamburger meat 55F. Discarded by manager Corrected On Site.
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1/24/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, especially in corner by ice machine. Callback 7/27/11, that area cleaned but debris underneath cash register/soda area.
- Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler
- Critical - Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Mary Pinto manager for 4 years. Time extension next routine.
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7/27/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken hot held at 110F in bottom drawer by fryers. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Mary Pinto manager for 4 years. This violation must be corrected by : 9/26/11.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 9/26/11.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/26/11.
- Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 9/26/11.
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.[four] This violation must be corrected by : 9/26/11.
- Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 large dead roaches in corner by ice machine. This violation must be corrected by : 7/27/11.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Cracked, broken, plastic food containers in walkin cooler [tomatoes, etc]
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, especially in corner by ice machine.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sack of onions, walkin cooler.
- Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. Tomatoes [discarded by manager] Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. By drive through service.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found two by 3 compartment sink. This violation must be corrected by : 7/27/11.
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7/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Steam table drawer poultry 100 and 128F. Corrected On Site.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. [stored in walkin cooler]
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Loose burgers laying on floor of walkin freezer. Discarded by operator. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler onions and tomatoes.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
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6/2/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Mary [Lopez] Pinto employed by checkers 4 years, manager several years.
- Light not functioning. Walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Choking Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on preparation table by buns, next to grill.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on top of slide top lid of reachin freezer for burgers.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer [box of chicken] and walkin cooler, onions, lettuce.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
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5/4/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin freezer
- Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. Walkin cooler
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1/4/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. Black rotten looking sliced tomatoe in sandwich preparation table. Discarded by manager. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hotdogs and plantfoods 52-53 F reachin cooler at sandwich preparation table. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/11.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler at sandwich preparation table. Foods 522-53F, ambient air 55F. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/11.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.[cooking food preparation employees]
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Heating compartments where plastic trays fit in at hotholding.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Milkshake machine drain full and running over.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer across from grill soiled with accumulation of food residue, especially around interior corners.
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor.[ice bucket]
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin freezer
- Light not functioning. Walkin cooler
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. [choking] Corrected On Site.
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1/3/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/31/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- 3 53A-10-2 509.039 FS AND 61C-4.023(1) FAC:: Food service manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Scott S. on duty, employed 1.5 yrs. upon callback individual no longer employed at establishment. Manager Mary Lopez employed three years and does not have proof of certification. Upon callback on 7.29.2010, Shift Manager, Mary Lopez has taken food certification exam, as per store manager Steven Sekey, but has not yet received test scores or certification. As per Steven Sekey, Mary's exam was held June 30, 2010 thru National Restaurant Association. Instructor Neil Brown.
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7/29/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bucket of shake mix on floor of walk-in cooler.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag of unpeeled onions on floor of walk-in cooler.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Hole in walk-in cooler wall interior from door punching thru sheet metal.
- Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink due to missing plug for sanitizer bay. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on storage rack for drive-thru lids.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Drainage pipe between deep fryers and prep line has strong, objectionable odor that emanates thoughout front of kitchen.
- Observed leaking pipe under kitchen handwash sink.
- Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live palmetto bug running across kitchen floor from deep fryer area towards trash can near prep table close to front door. Killed immediately by shift manager.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor near drive-thru and walk-up windows. Corrected On Site
- Light not functioning in women's restroom.
- Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
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7/23/2010 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at dumpsters on two valves.
- Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in men's room used by food employees.
- Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in men's room.
- Violation: 37-13-1 Observed 2 holes in ceiling above 3 compartment sink where pipes come thru.
- Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four employees engaged in food preparation.
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6/14/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Chicken wings, fish, and chicken patty (items in hot hold drawers for fryer). Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One large pan, 2 small pans, (all deep) of chili in walk-in cooler the Night before (+12 hours) prepared hot at 50degF in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken wings at 109degF, chicken patty at 134degF. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked thick chili cooled in covered deep pans overnight. 50degF at lunch the next day.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chili in walk-in cooler 50degF +12 hours.
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Bagged buns on bun crates stored next to only handwash sink for establishment kitchen and have evidence of splash drops from hand sink use on packages.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in pie without washing hands before donning sanitary gloves.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing pies. Corrected On Site.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25ppm Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits on rack/holding system of drawer interiors where fryer foods are hot held.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at dumpsters on two valves.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed piitcher and spatula in handsink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in men's room used by food employees.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in men's room.
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. 1 live around drive-thru soda machine head, 6 live by backroom desk/3 compartment sink area, 1 live around lettuce/tomato bins on prep line.
- Observed 2 holes in ceiling above 3 compartment sink where pipes come thru.
- Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four employees engaged in food preparation.
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6/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Violation: 37-09-1 Can wash area-Wall not smooth and easily cleanable and broken on outer corners.
- Critical. Violation: 53A-08-1 No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
- Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Scott Shillady employed 1.5 yrs not certified and observed noone else certified w/4 emp working on the floor. Current person in charge -Mary Lopez-with 5 employees present -does not have proof of Food Managers Certification
- Critical. Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Scott S. Mgr on duty emp 1.5 yrs Upon callback individual no longer employed at establishment. Manager Mary Lopez employed three years and does not have proof of certification .
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3/26/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in center unit.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Gaskets hanging off bottom door. 2-dr Traulsen unit
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets in center Box.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin by grill
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Behind, above, along-side fry station.
- Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean-men's room.
- Observed open oil dumpster lid.
- Can wash area-Wall not smooth and easily cleanable and broken on outer corners.
- Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
- Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Scott Shillady employed 1.5 yrs not certified and observed noone else certified w/4 emp working on the floor.
- Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Scott S. Mgr on duty emp 1.5 yrs
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1/25/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips-lexan pan lids
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface above and beside fryer.
- Plumbing system in disrepair with three-compartment sink faucet loose.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-mens restroom.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
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12/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/4/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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