- Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. (Ice buckets not inverted, holding melted ice) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 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. (Uncovered cup of soda and several commercial single use water bottles with caps on shelf above soda boxes.) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. (Multiple shelves in double door upright cooler near 3 bay sink has employee food stored on them near customer foods.) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. (Long thick beard on employee preparing pizzas.)
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. (Cut sausage cooked and cut into portions Thursday evening 46°F -59°F in deep plastic container, covered in plastic wrap in walk in cooler.) sausage discarded.
- 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. (Cut sausage cooked and cut into portions Thursday evening 46°F -59°F in deep plastic container, covered in plastic wrap in walk in cooler.)
- High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. (Observed employee return to kitchen, rinse hands in 3 bay sink and begin work on cleaning slicer.). Employee corrected hand wash by rewashing hands in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.. Completed form on-site and reviewed current time marking system. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling and in deep plastic container.
- Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. (Only provides training date, no expiration date. Cards are good for 3 years.)
- Intermediate - Soda lines soiled at soda boxes in kitchen.
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09/12/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Ice buckets not hung upside down to allow to drain melted ice, **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.(over register/salad prep table area.)
- Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. (Open gatorade in salad/sandwich prep cooler on shelf with customer food.) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. (On soda box lines)
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. (2 on prep area main line.) **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 - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. (Cooked touched personal clothing with sanitary gloved hands then food items without changing gloves) **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. (Observed employee remove sandwich bread from oven and carry to prep board are handed. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Squeeze bottles 75°F ). Product discarded immedtely)
- Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. (No temperature reading. Arm hangs straight down on dial thermometer in sandwich maketable.) **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.
- Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. (Calzones, stromboli) **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. (Stromboli and calzone)
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Portioned lasagna in walk in cooler)
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4/28/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/10/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Men's room) **Warning**
- Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. (Next to pizza oven) **Warning**
- Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. (Temperature stem is broken at pizza station unit.) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Rocco Spinelli, 2-1-08, Prometrics. **Warning**
- 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. **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. (Portioned lasagna in white container in walk in cooler. Portioned roast beef.) **Warning**
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10/28/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions on walkin cooler floor
- Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.( shell eggs over cut tomatoes in walkin) **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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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1/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. drawer end area of cooler Corrected On Site. foods removed and temperature adjusted
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad in drawer of reach in cooler, front counter Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
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7/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/2/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in storeroom.
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Remove soap pump bottles stored in sink. Corrected On Site.
- Ice machine scoop not stored in a clean, protected location.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at handsink used by food employees in men's public restroom.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets beneath drink dispenser.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in-cooler floor.
- Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed ripped/grease soaked wax paper used as shelf cover.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in flour container.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Observed storeroom ceiling in disrepair.
- Critical - Observed uncovered cheese in kitchen cooler between use.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Clean and organize storage closet.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind grill.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
- Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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11/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Ceiling tiles missing in storeroom.
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in kitchen coolers.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Observed boxes of cups stored on storeroom floor.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above oven/grill line.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed coffee filters stored without protection from contamination in cabinet beneath dining room drink dispenser.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed public bathroom facilities not clean.
- Observed residue build-up on bottoms of cabinets beneath dining room drink dispenser.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food next to coffee dispenser.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
- Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
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8/24/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Ice scoop not stored in a clean, protected location.
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
- Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets beneath drink dispenser.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above cook line.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
- Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler between use.
- Observed unnecessary items in storage closet located in men's restroom.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Critical - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
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3/1/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice machine door in poor repair.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on beer drain tray beneath beer taps.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line / oven.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets beneath soda dispenser.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Observed knives stored in crevices between equipment.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
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12/7/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed employees with no hair restraints.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as walk in cooler shelf cover.
- Observed outside canwash area is not accessible.
- Critical. No chlorine test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on beer tap drain cover.
- Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
- Critical. No handwashing signs provided at restroom handsinks used by food employees.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
- Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
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7/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.[milk]
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[WIC]
- Observed single-service items stored on floor.[rear storage ]
- Ceiling tile missing.[storage room]
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
- Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.[storage container at rear of restaurant ]
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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1/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.[large upright ] Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[Storage room]
- Shelves not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Repeat Violation.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[dry storage room]
- Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[Storage Shed]
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8/18/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/16/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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