- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Food storage containers.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
- Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under kitchen equipments.
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
- Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour.
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers.
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer.
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Spray hose at dish washing area.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink.
- Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Mop sink.
- Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - 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 - 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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4/1/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Shell eggs over RTE.
- Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
- 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.
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9/18/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
- Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean pots and pans.
- Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer.
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Walk in cooler.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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4/2/2013 | 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.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(cook line)
- 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. Repeat Violation.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(walk in cooler fan area)
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.(reach in freezer)
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.(kitchen)
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(front) Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Repeat Violation.
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11/8/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 09-05-1 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, rice) Repeat Violation.
- Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler - home depot buckets to store food) Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen)
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8/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned.(counter top)
- Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen)
- Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical - Observed 3 compartment sink used for other purposes.(to bleach mop pad)
- Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 8/13/12.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked rice cool in kitchen - 91 degrees, do not cover food while cooling - walk in cooler, cooked rice at 64 degrees)
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- 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, rice) Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed mop sink used for other purposes.(to store dirty pans and dishes)
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler - home depot buckets to store food) Repeat Violation.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(cover food when temperature reach 41 degrees and below - walk in cooler)
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
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6/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
- Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(eggs)
- 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, spices) Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(eggs)
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(ice cream scoop - kitchen)
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler - home depot buckets to store food) Repeat Violation.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
- Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor.(ABC by rear entrance) For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation.
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1/18/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- 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.
- Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- 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. Repeat Violation.
- Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
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8/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler)
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen)
- Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen - into ceiling)
- 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)
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler - home depot buckets to store food)
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3/2/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(taco chips - ice machine area)
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(sugar)
- Critical. Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler - home depot buckets to store food)
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen)
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
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12/6/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(covered bucket of cooked beans at 100 Degrees F.)
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(under cutting board)
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(spices)
- 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.
- 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. Repeat Violation.3
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(cook line)
- Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.(wooden spoons for sauces)
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler)
- Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen)
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(front counter)
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.(ABC in kitchen)
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
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8/25/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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4/26/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.(ceviche) This violation must be corrected by : 4/22/10.
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.(ceviche) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed containers of specialty drinks stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
- 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. Repeat Violation.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date) Repeat Violation.3
- Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.3 Corrected on Site.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
- Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Light not functioning.(hood)
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.(kitchen)
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.(server's station)
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2/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
- 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.
- 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.(2 oz. cup use as scoop) Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date) Repeat Violation.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.3
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(plastic forks and knives)
- Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(utility sink)
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.(ABC)
- Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
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10/20/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/5/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/2/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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