- Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface on the sliding metal top of the ice bin in the dining room next to the ice machine and on the inside of the door of ice machine next to walk in beer cooler entrance. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Bar area and entrance to the walk in cooler for beer.
- Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Walk in freezer leak causing ice formations on cooling unit as well as food stored on shelves.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.All boards on the cook line.
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Walk in cooler area
- Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.Back porch area,dining room area on ice bin top. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets in the cook,line area. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.ice machine area of dining room **Repeat Violation**
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09/08/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.Bar area.
- Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. scoop stored on top of ice machine on back porch area.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.Cook line.
- Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Drain on the hand wash sink at the warewashing machine.
- Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees.sink next to the walk in cooler and the sink on the porch area.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.hand washing sinks throughout.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cook line area.
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Triple sinks
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs over cheese in the walk in cooler.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.Large machine in the dining area with the plastic door.
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Handwashing sink at the dish washing area used to store chemicals due to leaking drain pipe.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Hand wash sink at dish machine.
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2/25/2014 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.reach in cooler on the server side of the cook line.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chowder cooked previous day at 49° **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.five gallons of clam chowder at 49°and one number ten can of olives dented. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Ice bin inside of the ice machine.
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9/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair The two boards on the deli style reach in coolers on the server side of the cook line.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.Six pair of food tongs on the cook line.
- Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Bucket under leaking S trap pipe under the triple sink.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Handwash sink at warewashing and by the walk in cooler
- Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.Windows in the food preparation area.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cook line
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Conveyer bread toaster on server side of cook line.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Warewashing area blocked by metro shelf
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Cook line
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Triple sink area.
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6/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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12/17/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Warewashing machine area
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 12/16/2012.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Small chain conveyer food warmer.
- Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.Throughout
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.Triple sinks
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.Cook on duty
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Deli cooler on the porch used as a glass chiller needs cleaned inside and outside .
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Pump up sprayer in warewashing 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.K style on kitchen floor
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10/16/2012 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Spoons at expo area stored handle down.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. On cooks line.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cup in bulk sugar under soup bowls.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
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8/21/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun - outside bar Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. hot water tap not working - water temp measured at 89 F
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
- Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. operator has 60 days to renew
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. inside bulk sugar bin
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked whole chicken on prep table measured at 65 F Corrected On Site. placed into cooler for rapid chill
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. sleeves of foam cups - outside tiki bar area
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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7/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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3/20/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Handwashing sink at warewashing area.
- Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. This violation must be corrected by : 02/30/2012.
- 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 02/30/2012.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Vent above cook line.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Nearest the walkin cooler.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed hole in ceiling.Missing vent.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Drain at triple sink with catch bucket.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chowder,soup. Corrected On Site.Heated in the microwave to 165 for hot holding.
- Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.Heated in microwaves .
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12/30/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink.Cookline Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Top ledge above ice machine door.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed equipment in poor repair.Cracked food container on clean equipment storage shelf in warewashing area.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Under triple sink near cookline.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Macaroni salad in reachin cooler.
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9/20/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Screens covering the openings of kitchen. Repeat Violation.
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7/12/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar area.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Nearest the walkin beer cooler.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Screens covering the openings of kitchen. Repeat Violation.
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6/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 08A-10-1 Observed an ice bin with no overhead protection at the bar.Bin attached to the soda gun.
- Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar area.
- Critical - Violation: 35B-14-1 Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.Snap on screens behind the cookline exposing the kitchen.
- Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations completed.Bar and booths permanently switched in dining room. This violation must be corrected by : 03/28/2011.
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3/31/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar area.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Cookline Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 03/28/2011.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar area.
- Critical - No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees. Public restrooms.
- No plan review submitted and renovations completed.Bar and booths permanently switched in dining room. This violation must be corrected by : 03/28/2011.
- 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 03/28/2011.
- Critical - Observed an ice bin with no overhead protection at the bar.Bin attached to the soda gun.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Plastic diffuser insidE bin.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.Cookline
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.100++ Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.Snap on screens behind the cookline exposing the kitchen.
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1/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chowder and soups at 115 Corrected On Site.Breaker problem due to elecric cord.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Deli style cooler containing sauces. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine nearest beer cooler.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar araa.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cookline .
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Mens -Womens restrooms.
- No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Bar moved and booths built to replace old bar area.Bar at opposite end of dock. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 01/0 /2011.
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11/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tile.
- Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
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7/21/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
- Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on to of ice machine
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. greater than 100ppms
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed buildup of debris on the interior deflector shield of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tile.
- Beer Walkin Cooler in floor in disrepair
- Observed hole in wall near dish machine.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
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5/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen.
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12/1/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed tortilla wraps out of date. Voluntarily discarded @ time of inspection.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food inreachin freezer. pizza, crab legs
- Critical. Observed improper use of plastic cup with no handle used to dispense ice.
- Critical. Observed employee before applying gloves.
- Observed reachin freezer lid in disrepair.
- Observed storage bins broken/damaged in kitchen area
- Observed gaskets/seals on outdoor cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. greater than 100 ppms
- Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Top of reachin cooler at hinges.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior top of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles holder.
- Critical. Observed interior of outdoor reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Cleaned and sanitized plates stored in window seal unprotected.
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink not clean in kitchen.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in employees bathroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens and ladies.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen area.
- Critical. Obse ved no paper towels at hand sink in prep area
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Screened windows in kitchen
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. light fixtures
- Light not functioning in reachin cooler.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled soap bottle at hand sink in kitchen area.
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period for reachin freezer. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Observed a broken electrical outlet cover near hand wash sink
- Critical. Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored outside establishment. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
- Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. no paper towels at hand sink.
- 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. Pro
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9/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 5/14/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/22/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/22/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
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