- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, take out containers.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, various food.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
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10/24/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
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10/24/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed residue/grime build-up on nonfood-contact surface, mopsink.
- Observed wall in disrepair by walk-in-cooler.
- Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, chicken, sauce and various other foid, in walk-in-cooler.
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6/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler under grill **Warning**
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by hot water heater.
- Basic - Floor drains/drain covers missing.
- Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area, chicken stored over trash.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, take out containers.
- Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, various food.
- 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, lemons at bar.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, chicken, beef, fish. Operator iced products. Under grill. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, oven.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- 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**
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6/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, at bar.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, ice-scoop stored on keg..
- Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect., with bread, chef.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor, bag of poanko bread crumbs.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor, box of breaded clam strip in walk-in-freezer .
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw beef stored next to prepared celery, in walk in cooler .
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue., in dessert cooler.
- Critical - Observed molluscan shellfish removed from original container for long-term storage., oysters in separate container with no tag, in walk in cooler .
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water, shrimp in prep sink.
- Observed residue/grime build-up on nonfood-contact surface, mopsink.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, take out container on shelf in salad station..
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, take out containers on shelf in kitchen .
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, beans on shelf in dry storage area.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, sauce, chicken, in walk-in-cooler.
- Observed wall in disrepair by walk-in-cooler.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, reardoor.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, chicken, sauce and various other foid, in walk-in-cooler.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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9/5/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, by ice machine.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container, sugar.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted, torn unable to read instructions.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, on shelf where spices are stored, in kitcken .
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, on crate by fryer.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, in kitcken .
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, chef.
- Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor, bag of chicken and beef, in walk-in-freezer .
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor, bag of panko bread crumbs.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, storing pot, in warewashing area .
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw eggs stored next to butter, in walk in cooler .
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw eggs stored next to sauce, in reach-in-cooler on cookline.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw eggs sttored over sauce, in walk-in-cooler.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water, ribs.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, aluminum pans in dry storage area .
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, take out containers in waitstaff area.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, potatoes skins, in walk-in freezer .
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, in kitcken on table.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, warewashing area .
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, reardoor .
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, chef.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, sitting on prep table.
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5/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, by slicer.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, by slicer.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, ac vents.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, side of oven, and stove.
- Observed build-up of grease/grime on nonfood-contact surface, warewashing racks.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed excessive buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved, by walk in cooler .
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, where there is broken tiles, by walk in cooler .
- Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink, warewashing faucet.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor, bag of flour , by hotwater heater.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor, box of fries, squid, in walk-in freezer.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor, boxes of meat and produce on floor in walk in cooler .
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, oven.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, in continental reach-in-freezer.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover, by fryer.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, take-out containers on shelf in dry storage area.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, chicken, sauces, in walk-in-cooler.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, sitting on floor, in kitchen .
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, in kitchen .
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, rear door .
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, chicken wings in walk-in-cooler.
- Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served. Repeat Violation.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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12/5/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Cook's line
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook's line
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Kitchen
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Kitchen
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Cook's line.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
- 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. Raw jasmine rice.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Toppings bainmarie on cook's line. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour.
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6/27/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cook's line Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Server line.
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3/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Not on menu or visible in restaurant This violation must be corrected by : 3/7/11. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Inaccurate datemarking , corned beef & au jus in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hamburgers , breaded veal, turkey, roast beef, eggplant in cooler drawer. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler drawers on cook's line. DO NOT KEEP ANY POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Stem thermometer off 15 degrees Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. fliptop bainmarie cooler opposite fryers on cook's line. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. flour & sugar, opened bags in storeroom .
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. blue cheese crumbles, sugar. Repeat Violation.
- 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. flour.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop not stored in a clean container ontop of ice machine Repeat Violation.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cook's line Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue opposite fryers.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers not inverted . Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Server line.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 3/7/11.
- Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
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1/3/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream & fresh mozzarella Corrected On Site by moving to reachin cooler.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken breast, beef burgers Corrected On Site by icing down.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler drawers.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. seafood reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cheeses in salad bainmarie cooler.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop not stored in a clean container Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine test paper kit is wet rendering it usless.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Bainmarie coolers on cook's line.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as evidenced by wire whip in sink on server line. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Server line. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under cooking equipment under bainmarie coolers.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipment.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Cook's line.
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8/24/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep area & cook's line.
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5/17/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/10.
- Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
- Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish. Stop sale issued. Clams.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Sauces in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken Corrected On Site by icing down.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Both bainmarie coole s on cook's line.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Pot roast. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken above raw beef in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sauces in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. brown sugar.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. dirty pan storage in dishmachine area.
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. food storage in foot pedal sink by prep area.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep area & cook's line.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Server line.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Blade.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. seafood reachin cooler.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of cooking equipment.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood.
- Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Could not find all training due to management change.
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3/16/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. both bainmarie units on cook's line Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Cook's line.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Server line.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by pans in dishmachine area.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cooking equipment .
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dishmachine area & storeroom .
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9/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/9/2009 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 11/24/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
| No report available. | 9/23/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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