- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Knives at self service area.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Soups and beans in steamer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area near glass reach in cooler
- Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sinks in back kitchen and front kitchen area
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler in front kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
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07/14/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near heat table.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On kitchen counter.
- Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Non exempt cheeses in glass reach in cooler.
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3/5/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/6/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce on front kitchen counter in metal container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
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12/31/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula under hot presser machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front kitchen counter for beans and rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce on front kitchen counter in metal container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Foods in glass reach in cooler front kitchen area. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
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10/30/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Back kitchen near prep table.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By large trash can.
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5/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Near tall reachin cooler in front counter area
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop in large rice container.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Front reachin cooler
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near prep sink.
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9/17/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Mold found on feta cheese discarded.COS
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held at greater than 41 degrees fran height; bean sprouts.COS Discarded bean sprouts.
- Critical - Small flies observed in kitchen and behind service area.
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7/3/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Dry pasta in large bulk container.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In front kitchen area counter
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. On front kitchen area counter
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Under 3 comp sink
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Front reachin cooler
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In front kitchen area
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Front reachin cooler
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2/22/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
- Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
- Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
- Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
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8/19/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, at hws by ice bin
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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5/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, mens restroom
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, RIC Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, clear container in dry storage
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, squirt bottle
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2/16/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
- Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
- Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
- Critical. Sanitizing temperature
- Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
- Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
- Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
- Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
- Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
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7/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold cuts
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
- Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. whisk Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. door in ice machine Repeat Violation.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler with accumulation of water .
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
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4/13/2010 | 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. cold cuts, cheese
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. whisk stored in santizer
- Observed equipment in poor repair. door on ice machine
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
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1/12/2010 | 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.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Observed utensils in poor condition. spatulas Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
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10/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 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. rinsing out blender container in handsink
- Critical. Observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. backroom
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8/11/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/17/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/20/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 7/22/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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