- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in between counter and pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Prepped pans of pizza dough stored on top of each other with bottom of pan in contact with dough in pan below. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Single-service articles (to go containers) not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Undersides of soda machine soiled. **Warning**
- Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed, near Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Person in charge stated certificate not onsite. Please keep a copy of certificate onsite at all times. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (chicken wings) left at room temperature to cool. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (penne pasta) held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees (Genie Breedon expired 6/21/14). To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (degreaser and bleach) not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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09/23/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area- pizza boxes.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves- black storage rack where pans stored on.
- Basic - Wall soiled with some pizza sauce splatter- prep table area.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- ready to eat chicken strips 45°. Unit fan blocked by piece of plastic.
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6/30/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Food/Corn meal stored on shelf by maintenance equipment... flashlight, screwdrivers.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... Take out containers.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name... sugar?
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
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2/17/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet base... 3 compartment sink.
- High Priority - Employee began working with food without first washing hands... Slicing tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... Bulk pasta "packets" in walk in cooler.
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for one employee. 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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10/2/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case of shredded cheese stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees... Restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.... trays/plates under service counter.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food splash... by prep area.
- Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
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6/3/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters including some sections of hood interior.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees... Restrooms.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above... Broccoli cheese soup 120? / 149? later. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... Pasta.
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1/30/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Critical - No proof of required employee training for 2 employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed food employee preparing salads with bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed prepared pasta noodles not date marked.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
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7/30/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed food employee assembling pizza pie with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purposes other than washing hands... wiping cloth stored in, back prep room handsink. Should be stored in sanitizer solution.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... ham slices @ 45 f, pizza prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above... pepperoni pizza slice @ 130 f, warmer. Corrected On Site.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical - pizza pre table cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
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2/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed build-up of dust on hood filters .
- Observed moderate soil buildup on walk in cooler floor.
- Observed pizza prep cooler door gasket separated/detached.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
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11/2/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed build-up of grease on pizza oven sides/exterior.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled food scraps.
- Observed soil build on kitchen floor under equipment/racks.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Observed soiled shelf over pizza prep cooler.
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6/23/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...men's restroom.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed food debris/dry liquid spillage accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed moderate build-up of grease/dust on hood filters.
- Critical - Observed prepared chicken wings not dated, reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
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3/9/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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10/12/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
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10/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks.
- Critical. Observed soiled pizza prep cooler top compartment lids...interior and exterior food ladened.
- Critical. Observed food encrusted/buildup under pizza oven conveyor.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under mixer/berkel.
- Critical. Exit sign not illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
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5/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pepperoni slices @ 45f, prep table cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...alfredo sauce @ 47f., prep table cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed build-up of grease/dust on hood filters.
- Critical. No proof of required employee training provided for one employee on duty.
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12/14/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed moderately soiled soda fountain dispensing components.
- Observed build-up of dust/grease on hood filters.
- Observed soil/grime accumulated on kitchen floor edges.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
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8/18/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 11/12/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 7/10/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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