- Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Basic - Hole in wall.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
- Basic - Wall in disrepair.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
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6/5/2014 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
- Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
- Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
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2/28/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- 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.
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8/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
- Basic - Food stored on floor.
- Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
- High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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.
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7/31/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
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2/21/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- 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.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
- Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
- Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- 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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7/31/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. hand sink by front counter
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. by dry storage area and pastry box
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. pastry box Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.on top of machine and racks
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on prep table
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in kitchen area
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken next to beef
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw shell eggs over raw steak
- Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. cheese
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.front counter. Repeat Violation.
- Observed wall in disrepair. by dry storage area
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tamales Repeat Violation.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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2/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. men's bathroom
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Tong hanging in grill
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. pastry box
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.kitchen area
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
- Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. behind cooking equipment
- Observed hole in wall. in some area
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. beef next to chicken
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. beef over fish
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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10/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Inside warewashing sink next to soiled water
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light shields
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mopsink
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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3/2/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
- Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Pastries holding unit
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.Coffee service area
- Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Steam table
- Critical. Observed small flying insects in food prep table area.
- Critical. Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.
- Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Pastries holding unit
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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8/13/2010 | 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.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. REACH_IN FREEZER
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOAST Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. COOKWARES IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. REACH_IN FREEZER HANDLES
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
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3/12/2010 | 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. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. RAW STEAK & CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. COOKED EGG ON PLATE PLACED IN STEAM TABLE Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. STEAM TABLE PIPE.
- Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 3 live roach found on kitchen floor. GCA PEST CONTROL INVOICE DATED 6/23/09
- Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
- Observed wall in disrepair. MISSING TILES BY STEAM TABLE
- Observed hole in ceiling. BY DISHWASHING MACHINE
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7/2/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/7/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/5/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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