- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Upstairs women's rest room. **Warning**
- Basic - Floor tiles missing. Dry storage. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine by mop sink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
- 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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08/04/2014 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Upstairs women's rest room. **Warning**
- Basic - Floor tiles missing. Dry storage. **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil in kitchen. Moved y manager. **Warning**
- Basic - Hole in wall. Missing tiles by downstairs bar. **Warning**
- Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's room upstairs. **Warning**
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46°F, chicken 47°F, pork 46°F, rice 46°F, salsa 45°F. Unit turned down by manager. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine by mop sink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Next to dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
- 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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. Thermometer shows 50°af. All TCS over 41°F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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07/31/2014 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
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4/25/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bag of onions. Moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table reach in cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Soap/paper towels/hand antiseptic provided at a non-handwash sink. By prep sink in upstairs bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 45°F, chicken 45°F, milk 46°F, salsa 46°F, beef 45°F in walk in cooler. Unit turned down by manager. **Warning**
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 51°F in bowl over make table. Ice added to mixture, **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef over cheese sticks in reach in freezer by make line. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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. **Warning**
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4/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Bar. Fixed by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. On make line in kitchen.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dry storage. Pans.
- High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork 47°F, beef 51°F made last night per staff
- High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Pork 47°F, beef 51°F made last night per staff
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Outside machine.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili rellenos in walk in cooler dated 11/18 but staff said they were made 11/25. Relabeled by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
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12/2/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back storage. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over prep table on make line. Moved by manager
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food containers in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple throughout establishment.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cheese at 114?F. Manger Turned up unit.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Random kitchen equipment blocking hand sink in kitchen. Moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Placed by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/3/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Buckets in walk in cooler.
- Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters above cookline.
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9/20/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler at 50 degrees.
- Cover for equipment not designed to provide protection from contamination. Household drill used for mixing.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Men's restroom downstairs. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Employee restroom.
- Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezers.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters above cookline.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Salsa on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods. Cement mixer drill bit used for mixing.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Black plastic bags for chips. Repeat Violation.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Buckets in walk in cooler.
- Critical - Observed one dead roach on premises in hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry, comminuted meat, dairy, plant food in walk in cooler at 46-55 degrees. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Items in walk in cooler 46-55 degrees.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths in bucket with no sanitizer, upstairs bar area. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chip barrels.
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9/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable, walk in. Trip hazzard by door.
- Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. 2 Kitchen employees.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked beef in deep plastic container in walk in. Corrected On Site, moved to shallow metal pan. (54 degrees F. less than 6 hrs. )
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Tightly wrapped pans of beans while 97-110 degrees F. Corrected On Site, unwrapped. (Was in metal shallow pans.)
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Black trash bags for chips.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to stove, ice melted, not touching pans. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Reach in freezer with missing shelves has raw products all mixed together. Poster provided in spanish language.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dispenser side of frozen drink machine. Corrected On Site.
- Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusted shelves.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. When cutting produce left area to do other tasks and returned to cutting. Handled trash can.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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6/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar.
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1/31/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage room, bar downstairs, bar upstairs.
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice, beans, ground beef cooked yesterday 11-06-11. Temperatures taken during inspection at approximately 12:00 pm were between 43-45F. Temperatures verified with Antonio, Manager. All food voluntarily discarded. Corrected On Site.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing outside walk in cooler.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at sink. Mop sink, handwash sink employee bathroom, handwash sink upstairs bar.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Bar.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Throughout.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Large, deep containers-rice, beans, gtound beef in walk in cooler.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards throughout.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Mop sink, handwash sink employee bathroom. Currently pending Administrative action. Repeat Violation.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door not connected.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To go bags used to store tamales in steam table.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 45F, chicken 44F-on ice next to stove. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, sour cream.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over ready to eat foods-walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Numerous cooked items in walk in cooler, guacamole in reach in cooler on cook line.
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11/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. OIL CONTAINER IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
- Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, UPSTAIRS WAITRESS STATION
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8/12/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Drain cover(s) missing. KITCHEN
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER CURTAIN
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. OIL CONTAINER IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. COOKLINE
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. COOKLINE
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, UPSTAIRS WAITRESS STATION
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF ITEMS IN REACH IN FREEZER
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF NUMEROUS EQUIPMENT
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 DEAD BY DRY STORAGE , 2 DEAD BY WAITRESS STATION , 1 DEAD BY KITCHEN COOLER Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 LIVE BY REAR DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. SPRAY BOTTLE NEX TO STRAWS Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF BUILDING
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6/9/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK IN COOLER UNIT BEING WORKED ON DURING CALLBACK INSPECTION
- Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. STORAGE HALLWAY
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10/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. HELD IN WALK IN COOLER HOLDING AT 51.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, SHRIMP IN WALK IN COOLER AT 51
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE AT 87 Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK IN COOLER HOLDING FOODS AT 51. DO NOT USE WALK IN UNTIL HOLDING TEMPERATURES 41 OR BELOW
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER VEGGIES IN WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PEPPERS IN REACH IN FREEZER
- Observed equipment in poor repair. LID TO ICE MACHINE BROKEN
- Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. DISHES RUNNING THROUGH DISHWASHING MACHINE
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0PPM. SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISHWASHING MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensor.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING STICKY
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. WAITSTATION AREA 1 ST FLOOR
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. 1ST FLOOR WAITSTATION
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. 1ST FLOOR WAITSTATION
- Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 3 DEAD ON STICKY TRAPS
- Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. WAITSTATION 1ST FLOOR
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. STORAGE HALLWAY
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. TOO MUCH BLEACH IN SANITIZER BUCKET Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. BUG SPRAY IS HOME USE ONLY
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. UNAWARE OF DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING
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10/21/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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4/1/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. COOKLINE UNIT
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. EMPLOYEE AT PREPLINE TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOKLINE UNIT
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. CORNER OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOX OF STRAWS Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY TRAYS AT UPSTAIRS WAITSTATION Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. ONE DEAD BY DRY STORAGE ONE BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD ICEMACHINE BY REAR OF BUILIDING
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1/14/2010 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF NUMEROUS CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
- Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. NEXTTO HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AND IN DRY STORAGE Repeat Violation.
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7/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. NUMEROUS SPICE BAGS IN DRY STOREROOM
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF AT 78 F THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (FULLY THAWED). REFRIED BEANS AT 52 F (OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES )
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. REFRIED BEANS AT 52 F (OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES )
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. BEEF at 78 F (SEE STOP SALE)
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FOOD IN WALKINCOOLER (COVERED FOOD)
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NUMEROUS ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER AND WALKINFREEZER Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES AFTER LEAVING AND ENTERING KITCHEN AND TOUCHING NUMEROUS SOILED ITEMS
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALKINFREEZER DOOR HANDLE
- Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF NUMEROUS CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. HEAVY CONDENSATION IN WALKINCOOLER
- Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. THREE BY DRY STORAGE
- Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found ONE BY DISHMACHINE Corrected On Site.
- Observed hole in wall. NEXTTO HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AND IN DRY STORAGE Repeat Violation.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. ROACH BAIT NEXTTO FOODITEMS IN UPSTAIRS CABINET Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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7/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 3/10/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/27/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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