- Basic - Bag of onions stored on floor in walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up in bar. **Warning**
- Basic - Hole in wall in bathroom baseboard area. **Warning**
- 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. Employee touched Romano cheese wheel with bare hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside by ice machine. **Warning**
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10/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Safe staff on site but not completed. **Warning** complete by next unannounced inspection
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07/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in dishmachine **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage and meatballs etc in pizza cooler at 53-56°F, in reachin cooler across from main stove shrimp , chicken etc at 47-49°F. TCS foods in cooler overnight that are over 50°F were voluntarily discarded, all other TCS foods moved to other freezers or coolers for cool down and cold holding. Corrective action taken. Beef in walkin cooler at 44°F **Warning**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen or in employee restroom. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler 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. Pizza cooler and reachin cooler across from stove ambient temperature in pizza cooler 50°F, in cooler across from stove 47°F ambient temperature. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Safe staff on site but not completed. **Warning**
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07/18/2014 | 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. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid disconnected and just placed into position.
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cheese block in reachin cooler across from cookline uncovered.
- Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Mug handle touching sugar in sugar bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine door disconnected from hinges, no way of securing ice from public access behind restaurant by walkin cooler.
- High Priority - Chlorine or quternary santizer both tested sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm sanitizer in bar.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese 69°F, out for less than hour as per cook, cheese returned to reachin cooler. Also noodles at 70°F in kitchen, noodles placed on ice. during peak periods establishment will now keep noodles in ice, then move to cooler at other times. Corrective action taken
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken piled above top of container, next to shrimp in reachin cooler across from cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
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2/13/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Intermediate - Observed: Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** on Callback 11/8/13 observed no proof of employee training.
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11/8/2013 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standing reachin salad cooler ambient 51°F, all foods removed from unit, keep unit empty until it can maintain until 41°F or below.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salads in standing reachin cooler at 47-48°F, corrective action taken all salads moved to other coolers. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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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9/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, pork, cheese , butter etc at 44?F n walkin cooler, corrective action taken cooler turned to lower temperature.
- Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Wain cooler ambient temperature 44?F, corrective action taken cooler turned down to lower temperature . Ambient temperature now 38?F **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink by kitchen front entrance see to hold bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
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2/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in employee restroom . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in employee restroom . Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. Spoon handle touching product in container of parmesan cheese in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle holster in bar.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef and salami at 44F in walkin cooler , just received large shipment, door to walkin cooler was held open during delivery. Ambient temperature in walkin cooler is below 40F. Food temperatures began to drop during inspection . Also noodles at 76F in kitchen , corrective action taken noodles moved to reachin cooler . Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed toxic item [spray bottle]stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No datemarking on premises .
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9/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of ice water over sandwich cooler in front of oven. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee put gloves on without washing hands .
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in icebin by dishmachine . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in walkincooler by door is at 44F. Also garlic and oil at 77F. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs held at room temperature in kitchen 73F. Corrected On Site. Eggs moved to walkincooler .
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1/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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10/14/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Cold food not at proper temperature of 41F or below. On callback observed Artichokes at 53F, roasted peppers at 50F in reachincooler closest to 3compartment sink.
- Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining proper temperature of 41F or below. On callback 8/1/11 reachincooler closest to 3compartment sink ambient temperature greater than 41F.
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8/1/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walkincooler ambient temperature of 48F. This violation must be corrected by : 8/1/11.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee touched bread with bare hands . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Open Boxes of food on floor in walkincooler
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used to scoop flour from bin under cookline . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes at 45F chicken at 46F and tomatoes at 45F in the two reachincoolers across from cookline . Corrected On Site. Coolers turned on high bringing foods into orooer temperature range. This violation must be corrected by : 8/1/11.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pizza in kitchen uncovered.
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7/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength--0ppm. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In employee restroom . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave across from oven soiled.
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5/18/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage container by clean dishware . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of bread crumbs stored on floor in outside shed like drystorage area. Also boxes of food stored on floor in walkinfreezer .
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and vegetables . Bag of carrots sitting on top of raw shell eggs in walkincooler .
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Hot pepper seeds scooped with small cup with no handle. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored on prep sink shelf. Also cleaner stored by utensils under wait station .Corrected On Site.
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2/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee handled bread with bare hands Corrected On Site.
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11/9/2010 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop handle in pickle bucket of sugar touching product .
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10/15/2010 | 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.No datemarking on premesis . Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in walkincooler at 45F. Cooler turned down during inspection and maintenance called. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw veal over ready to eat cooked foods. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of sauce in outside drystorage area on floor
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic cup used to scoop sugar from pitcher on cookline. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
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9/22/2010 | 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. lasagne. On callback observed complete lack of datemarking on premesis .
- Critical. Violation: 05-07-1 Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. On callback observed thermometer not properly calibrated when placed in ice water it read 22F.
- Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over cheese walki Corrected On Site. On callback observed raw beef stored over raw fish in walkincooler .
- Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler On callback observed food stored on floor in walkinfreezer and in dry storage area.
- Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site. On call back observed non handled bowl to scoop flour like substance in pickle bucket under wait station . .
- Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. leak at hand set on utility sink. On callback observed leaking prep sink faucet by oven in corner of kitchen .
- Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. rear of restaurant by ice machine On callback observed vacuum breaker missing on hose by ice machine outside in back of restaurant .
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7/21/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagne
- Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.cooked meatballs @ 107f Corrected On Site.operator reheated to 1f
- Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over cheese walki Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
- 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 use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. large lexan container cracked and broken
- Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. wait area
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. leak at hand set on utility sink
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. rear of restaurant by ice machine
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. by prewash
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
- Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.observed 5 people eaged in food prep
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5/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. pizza slices Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna walk-in
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizza slices Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pizza by the slice Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shrimp above rte vegetables walk-in freezer
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken above raw seafood walk-in Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken above rte lunchmeat reach-in 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. pizzas, breads Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. sanitizer bucket Corrected On Site.
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11/30/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/28/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/8/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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