- 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.
- 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 45° F, shrimp 45° F, chicken 45° F, cooler turned to down coldest setting . Items transferred to another cooler while until temperature drops to 41° F.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over sauce in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar
- 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.
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10/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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09/08/2014 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Edgar Lopez. Upon callback Edgar Lopez does not posses CFM. No other CFM on duty.
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07/14/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Basic - Bucket of drink mix stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer floor .
- 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 - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Bar
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Edgar Lopez
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Peppers , cooked beef , cheese sauce , tamales .
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5/9/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- 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 - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Salsa
- 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 - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over drink mix
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing.
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. beans , beef , cheese sauce
- 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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12/9/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Basic - Margarita mix not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
- Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
- Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
- High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Beef over shrimp
- Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Meat **Corrected On-Site**
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7/18/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall at the end of server station.
- Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Hand sink in kitchen.
- Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Tortilla chips.
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Bar area. Sliced lemons, limes, cherries.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
- Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
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4/1/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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12/12/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dirty plates stored on dirty shelving with food particles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches behind ice machine, approximately 7 dead roaches under drink area in kitchen, approximately 2 dead roaches under shelving behind cookline. 24 hour callback per Kenny Hensdill. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Observed flour ready to eat tortillas in plastic shopping bag stored on shelving next to tools next to preparation table by cookline. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed ice cream and chicken on floor in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw beef out of original manufacturing packaging stored next to ready to eat salsa. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw beef stored if red ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils on cookline. **Warning**
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed open red bull beverage container and employee food in reach in cooler on cookine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 44.6? out less than 4 hours. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to appear vegetables in walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat hot dogs and mini pizza**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen behind ice machine. 24 hour callback per Kenny Hensdill. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found behind reach in cooler in kitchen.24 hour callback per Kenny Hensdill. **Warning**
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime at bar. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Observed window cleaner stored over ready to eat tortillas next to preparation sink on cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed chicken and pork in walk in cooler uncovered. Observed ice cream and hot dogs in walk in freezer uncovered. **Warning**
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Observed pork and tamales in walk in cooler not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at bar area. **Warning**
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12/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
- Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster at beverage station.
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6/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler. Repairman called.
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knife in crevices of steamtable and preparation table. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 8/10/11, 2/2/12.
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Observed 5 people working and no CFM on duty. Ismael came in shortly after I started inspection. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed canned beer and canned margarita mix stored in ice used for drinks at bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed food debris in handsink by dishroom. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 2/2/12
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Ice at Bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled behind bar. Repeat Violation, 2/2/12.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast at 47 degrees fahrenhiet in walk in cooler.Stop sale issued.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork, chili con carne, shredded beef at 47 degrees fahrenhiet in walk in cooler. Stop sale issued.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk and chicken wings in walk in cooler at 47 degrees fahrenhiet. Sto sale issued.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese at 49 degrees fahrenhiet; cut cheese today, not out of temperature 4 hours. Moved to freezer.
- Observed residue build-up on outside container for dry Beans and Rice. Repeat Violation, 8/10/11, 2/2/12.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Shredded beef, pork, cut produce in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice at bar with canned margarita mix, and canned beer stored in drink ice.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).Observed walk in cooler at ambient temperature of 50 degrees fahrenhiet, foods temping at 47 degrees fahrenhiet. Repeat Violation, 2/2/12.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster at beverage station.
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6/20/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food debris on clean plates for service. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed shredded beef at 45 degrees fahrenhiet, made three days ago. Stop Sale issued. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed stored in crevices between food preparation tables and steamwell. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 8/10/11.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Regular refrigerator in kitchen. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 8/10/11.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, bar. Corrected On Site.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage observed with used cardboard underneath liquior that is not corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
- Critical - Observed black mildew like substance in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on outsides of chip barrels.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle at bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle at beverage station. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Kitchen Aid. Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris, dust or dirt on shelving storing clean plates. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed raw chicken in handsink in kitchen. I was told that is were they washed the chicken. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed hot potentially hazardous food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 155 degrees fahrenhiet. Reheated to 183 degrees fahrenhiet. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Regular refrigerator in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat food; sour cram in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed residue build-up on outsides of bulk salt, flour, onion containers. Repeat Violation, 8/10/11.
- Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets. Regular refrigerator in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Grill cleaner. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 8/10/11.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed Rice at 125 degrees fahrenhiet on hothold cooked fresh this morning. Reheated to 195 degrees fahrenhiet. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 8/10/11.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Shredded beef in walk in cooler not cooled properly. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 8/10/11.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed mixed with detergent and at 0ppmm. Corrected On Site.-50ppm.
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2/2/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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10/14/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/11/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
- Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
- Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
- Non-food contact surfaces clean
- Non-food contact surfaces clean
- Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
- Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
- Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
- Critical - Toxic items properly stored
- Critical - Toxic items properly stored
- Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
- Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
- Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
- Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
- Employee lockers provided and used, clean
- Critical - Employee training validation
- Critical - Employee training validation
- Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
- Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
- Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Critical - Food management certification valid
- Critical - Food management certification valid
- Critical - Food management certification valid
- Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- Foods properly cooled
- Hot food at proper temperatures
- Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
- Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
- Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
- Critical - Wholesome, sound condition
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8/10/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots bottom shelving equipment storage. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pre made salsa individuals at waitstation.
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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.
- Observed hole in wall by rear egress and repairs underway for entire back door and surrounding areas.
- Critical - Observed improper use of container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Ice behind bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at 200ppm at dishmachine.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. All foods in reach in cooler kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at "0"ppm. Corrected On Site.
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3/1/2011 | 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. Milk in walk in cooler.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in basin of sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 2/15/10
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation. 2/15/10 Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Tortillas in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reach in cooler. 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. Employee chopping tomatoes with bare hand contact. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler and freezer bar area.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Chips and tortillas.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation. 2/15/10
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware with handle end not inverted. Corrected On Site.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Glassware Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom front section.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gaps in back door top, sides and bottom.
- Observed floor and wall junctures, cove molding in disrepair by hot water heater.
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved at pick up window area.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor by soda dispenser.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Outside of hood.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
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11/9/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken and beef ar 80 degrees fahrenheit at front line. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Chicken Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Case of potatoes in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Observed hole in wall in mens restroom.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Dishroom Corrected On Site.
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2/15/2010 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Chicken and beef in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chopped onions in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Sugar
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
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11/17/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/10/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/13/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed open can of coke stored in ice used for drinks.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over peppers in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Tomato's and peppers in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Waiter used bare hands to scoop chips. Corrected On Site.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At bar. Repeat Violation.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
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7/6/2009 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 3/19/2009 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 12/5/2008 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 9/26/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 7/24/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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