- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Pipe above cooks line
- Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone, cigarettes
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
- High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- 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. Peter F Pergola 12/7/09 arrived **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
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09/26/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Potatoes
- 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. potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex, coffee area
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4/3/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Oil
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Potatoes
- 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.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pork sausage
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans on top of reach in freezer
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
- High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45F **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48F **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 48F, chilled to 43F **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 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.
- 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 potatoes in walk in cooler
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex, coffee area
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1/29/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Potatoes
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Party platters on top of reach in freezer
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, dry storage
- 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. Potatoes on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by ladder, near cookline
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melons in walk in cooler
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near dishmachine
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9/27/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Grits, steam tab,e **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Near three compartment sink
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked potatoes
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, dry storage area
- 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. Potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Next to potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In front of oven
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6/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Potatoes in walk in cooler
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Wait area
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table near dishmachine
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Potatoes, cookline
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
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2/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. employee prepping food
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. seasoning on reach in cooler on cookline
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. above three compartment sink
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter, 54, dining room Corrected On Site. chilled
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over lettuce and lemons in walk in cooler
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. eggs, cookline
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. potatoes, cookline
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11/2/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. employee prepping food
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. potatoes on floor in walk in cooler
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, 44F, reach in cooler Corrected On Site. chilled
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. chicken on table next to three compartment sink
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over cut oranges in reach in cooler across from hot holding
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in hot holding unit
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. windex, coffee area
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site. pancake mix
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site. potatoes
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5/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. plastic food containers above slicer
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, 44f, reach in cooler across from grill Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage, 44f, reach in cooler across from grill Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. hot holding unit
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. top of reach in cooler across from grill
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. various food in reach in cooler across from grill
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cut melons in walk in cooler
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. wait area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. dry storage
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11/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. hot holding unit
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
- Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. across from dishmachine
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. lemon in walk in cooler
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk/wait area
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. butter packets in bucket/wait area
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. cook line area
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8/16/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust...walkin cooler compressor fan covers
- Observed ceiling in disrepair...tile peeling above dishwasher
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...top section of cooler--ham chunks temps at 54 F. Corrected On Site..lids used
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
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4/12/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...all cooked foods in walkin cooler
- Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit...flat of eggs stored on tabletop at 55 F Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ham chunks held at 55 F..on cutting board Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--raw burger stored above raw eggs--walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect...employee touch cheese/omelet without gloves on Corrected On Site...gloves worn
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...large icescoop stored on drainboard of soda machine Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands...employee didn't wash hands before putting gloves on. Corrected On Site.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture...3bay sink faucet doesn't shutoff completely
- Critical. Handsink in kitchen lacking paper towels
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease. For reporting purposes only.
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11/29/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths...waittress station---keep separate bucket for bleach water. Corrected On Site...new buckets setup
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength...in kitchen=300ppm Corrected On Site...added more water.
- Observed build-up of coffee grinds..waittress station--under handsink
- Observed clean scoops stored in bucket with foods buildup--under pita bread by hotline.
- Observed ceiling paint/small section of tile peeling above can opener and step ladder in kitchen.
- Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.----cooking equipment was pushed back against wall when hood was cleaned....recheck alignment of suppression nozzles for correct coverage .
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7/29/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[bulk bins flour] Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.[55 degree ambient on counter]
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.[bottom of reachin waitstaff area]
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[on top od soda fountain ] Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.[cup and tea bag in sink out front]
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed equipment in poor repair.[container holding dry oatmeal cracked]
- Observed equipment in poor repair.[spatulas gouged]
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[first reachin by front door]
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[second reachin for sandwiches ]
- Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.[cabinets in coffee area]
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled[in waitstaff area]. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[drawers in waitstaff area]
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[shelf in waitstaff area at pass through]
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[shelf where coffee mugs are stored]
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[ice cream scoops in dirty bucket]
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[ladies restroom] Repeat Violation.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[out front] Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[out front] Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.[asprin over prep table] Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.[stainless steel cleaner on shelf with muffins ]
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.[in draw in waitstaff area]
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical. Expired 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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2/25/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.ham in cooler
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pancake mix and eggs 61-75degrees on ice bath voluntarily tossed
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sausage in reachin 59 degrees voluntarily thrown away
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.grilled onions 54 degrees voluntarily thrown away
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.sugar
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw burger over ready to eat in upright fezer
- Critical. Raw fish not properly separated from french fries in reachin freezer.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop on soda drain
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. using 3 compartment sink
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.before applying gloves
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed containers used for food storage being reused no smooth and easily cleanable.
- Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.top
- Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.reachin freezer
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.under pass through window
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical. Observed interior handles of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters and attached equipment
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.on table under oven
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.can opener holder
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.fan on silverware rack
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.bakery racks
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.silverware not sorted with handles up
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored.catering trays stored food contact surface up.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.front counter
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.at 3 compartment sink
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by co2 tanks
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.inspector provided Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.shared
- Observed open dumpster lid.shared with plaza
- Observed personal care item stored with food.purse on waffle mix
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, spray dleaner on prep counter
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.excee 200ppm at bucket
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9/17/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/21/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/25/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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