- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Stockroom
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 large cutting broads in prep arae
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Reachin freezer
- Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Using egg crates to drain fried foods. Spoke with operator about possible cross contamination of salmonella. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. By backdoor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Fish in walkin freezer
- Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.water draining from walkin freezer onto floor
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Buffet towels
- Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside mopsink
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.no children in kitchen area
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10/30/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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07/29/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken in walkin cooler **Warning**
- Basic - Pipes with slimy/mold-like build-up. Under dishmachine **Warning**
- High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta on food bar 56°f discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw pork over cut cabbage in walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ready to eats foods in walkin cooler **Warning**
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5/27/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk rice
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline and prep area
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Lotion stored on stockroom shelves **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
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8/13/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Cookline
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink by ice machine
- High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Sweet tea in ice bin
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 45° fish 50° **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical s stored in restroom .
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. 3- door reachin cooler on cookline
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7/16/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet bar **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. soy sauce 3-60oz cans discarded. Corrected onsite
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4/2/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. DO NOT USE DISHMACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags Walkin freezer
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Shrimp Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to egg cabbage walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Plumbing system improperly repaired. Drain under 3-compartment sink
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine dated
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and msg
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10/25/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
- Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. employee training expired.
- Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. dish sprayer.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under dishwashing machine.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw beef inside walkin freezer.
- Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups in dry storeroom. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pasta inside walkin cooler.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. water filter on ice machine not dated.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar.
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6/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ham and pasta inside walkin cooler.
- Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. msg in bulk container.
- Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in kitchen.
- Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
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11/16/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. forks and spoons in waitress station. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 door cooler in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 11/16/11.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. ice scoop on top of dirty ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in kitchen.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoon for rice on buffet.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 47 degrees F. and fish and beef 48 degrees F. inside 3 door cooler in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 11/16/11.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over shrimp inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ham and pasta inside walkin cooler.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. msg in bulk container.
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11/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on top of make table. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. rice in dry storeroom.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. cup used as scoop in bulk flour. Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. near rice on buffet.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over produce inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice in dry storeroom. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. fish 130 degrees F and chicken 128 degrees F. on buffet.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese and cut melons inside walkin cooler.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar.
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8/1/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken inside 3 door cooler in kitchen.
- Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. carrots in walkin cooler.
- Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at hand sink near cookline.
- Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at hand sink near cookline.
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5/5/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 door cooler near cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 5/3/11.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at hand sink near cookline.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at hand sink near cookline.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. in bulk flour.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. carrots in walkin cooler.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. cup used as scoop inside bulk flour.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 48 degrees F. chicken 47 degrees F. This violation must be corrected by : 5/3/11.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken inside 3 door cooler in kitchen.
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5/2/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pork and pasta salad inside walkin cooler.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside all freezers.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. scallops near 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over raw shrimp inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken next to produce inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice in dry storeroom.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. cup used as scoop in bulk rice. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. in bulk sugar. Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. in sushi area.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on top of make table. Corrected On Site.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. plastic jug used as scoop near dishwashing area.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. near dishwashing area.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. forks and spoons near front counter.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. on hose bibbs outside mop sink.
- Ceiling tile missing. inside small room near ice machine.
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. in sushi area.
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11/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. salad inside walkin cooler.
- Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer.
- Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. nonfood grade bag used to store food inside drop freezer.
- Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink.
- Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. on hose bibb near dishwashing area.
- Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. outside back door.
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7/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. salad inside walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork chicken and shrimp inside reachin cooler near prep area. This violation must be corrected by : 7/22/10.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 door cooler near prep area. This violation must be corrected by : 7/22/10.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. bread on buffet. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over raw shrimp.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over cabbage inside walkin cooler.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. in sushi bar area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. nonfood grade bag used to store food inside drop freezer.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. on hose bibb near dishwashing area.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. near rice cooker.
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. outside back door.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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7/21/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Ice cream area Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi line Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reusing egg cartons Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
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5/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Bulk rice Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi knife
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags -chest freezer
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishroom
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
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2/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Maketable in kitchen This violation must be corrected by : 09/16/09.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Maketable
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Onions walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Bulk rice Corrected On Site.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Kitchen
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
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9/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
| No report available. | 5/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 3/25/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 10/16/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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