- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Dry storage
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates under dripping Air conditioning units, clear lexan pans
- Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not sanitizing
- Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Barewood in dry storage rooms
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Single door on cook line
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drinking straws at bar
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By soup steam bain
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese reached 31°f, raw beef reached 43°f put in freezer, pulled pork reached 43°f and 36°f same pan **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over beef **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Fuel over mustard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Bar
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
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09/23/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.reach in cooler
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Lid removed from sugar container in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry storage
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage room
- Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. Men's room
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bucket of ice **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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6/5/2014 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- 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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse and cell phone
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
- Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed copy to manager **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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2/25/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- 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 - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. 2nd kitchen
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. 2 nd kitchen
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.2nd kitchen
- Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.2nd kitchen
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9/25/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- 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 - Employee wearing soiled apron.
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
- Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bakery kitchen, top shelf
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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. Walk in cooler- not consistent
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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4/18/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reachin cooler in prep kitchen
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.bar area
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bag in box soda
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar area
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.small plastic plates in prep kitchen
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cuban sandwich
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.forks -prep kitchen
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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11/26/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 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. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
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9/18/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near cookline. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. mens bathroom.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee touching cuban sandwiches. Corrected On Site. SEE COMMENTS SECTION.
- Critical - Observed missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. mens bathroom.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. scoop holder on ice machine.
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7/10/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish room
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. server area and dish room
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cooks line and prep kitchen
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. numerous items in walkin cooler
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. plastic cup in ice bin by bar.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. kitchen - 3-compartment containers
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. prep kitchen
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. kitchen near prep sink
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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2/15/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.prep kitchen
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. prep kitchen
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.prep kitchen
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
- Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.prep kitchen
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts in prep kitchen
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. storage room
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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10/13/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
- Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. open beverage
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. empty mop bucket after each use
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical - Pull station for fire suppression system inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. covered with duct tape
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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5/18/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. soup spoons
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
- Critical - Pull station for fire suppression system inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
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1/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler on cooks line
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by sanitation bucket and pizza paddle Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. spray bottle at outside bar
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. outside bar
- Critical. Pull station for fire suppression system inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. duct taped and blocked by reachin cooler
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
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8/16/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.rear dish area
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.new hood
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5/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.wwlk in cooler
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.filters missing
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
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2/25/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.behind courtyard bar
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
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10/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/24/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/19/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/19/2008 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
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