- Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. (Dish room) **Warning**
- Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. (At 2 bay sink across from dish machine) **Warning**
- Basic - Walk in cooler door handle is broken on the inside. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Cooked chicken, rice, beans in walk in cooler. Staff states all were prepared yesterday.) **Warning**
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08/18/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. (Bottom shelf of dry storage room has puddle of red sauce-type item spilled. Used cup with lid stored in unused ice machine.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. (Dish room) **Warning**
- Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. (At 2 bay sink across from dish machine) **Warning**
- Basic - Walk in cooler door handle is broken on the inside. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: 45°F cooked peppers from yesterday, 47°F shrimp, 44°F cut melon, 46°F cooked rice **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw eggs on top shelf over several cooked foods and cut melon.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. (Bleach bottle on shelf with beverage bottles of similar design.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. (Unable to provide cooling, cold holding or hot holding temperatures due to lack of probe thermometer and is not providing the tools necessary for temperature observation.) **Warning**
- 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. (Walk in cooler) **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, no hand soap provided at handwash sink in employees restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Cooked chicken, rice, beans in walk in cooler. Staff states all were prepared yesterday.) **Warning**
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08/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
- 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 - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.(under Dish Machine )
- Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. (On top of ice machine) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.(kitchen)
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(employee restroom ) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.(forks and spoons ) **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 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.(Shredded el preforita cheese 51°F, Pork 47°F, salsa 44°F, )all items moved to coolers
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(pork over lemons ,chicken over tamales , beef over lemons) **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.(cooks line) **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.(nothing date marked
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4/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Leaking from ice machine
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of products, Walk in freezer
- Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
- Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Adult Person Sleeping on lounge chair in dry storeroom
- Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks in cup
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shell eggs above cooked rice, walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom, back of house , **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. Walk in cooler : cooked chicken, cooked rice
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12/4/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.(men's room in kitchen)
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- 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.(bulk food bins)
- Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and walk in cooler.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in storage room next to cooks line)
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight.(cheese dip made yesterday at 53?f see stop sale)
- 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.(sauces at 95?f after 1 hour and 40mins, placed on stove to reach 165?f) **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.(cheese ip at 54?f after being cooked yesterday)
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(men's restroom in kitchen)
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3/1/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(kitchen restroom)
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(near ice machine)
- Light not functioning.(walk in freezer and storage room)
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(dish area)
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(chip drawers)
- Critical - Observed interior of walk in freezer soiled with a major accumulation ice.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer and walk in cooler)
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(cooks line)
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(large bucket of sour cream, cooked chicken, shredded cheese)
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk bins on cooks line)
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12/5/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(kitchen restroom)
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(near ice machine)
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(at handwash sink near dish machine and on cooks line)
- Light not functioning.(walk in freezer and storage room)
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(dish area)
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.(only 2 expired cards provided.)
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(chip drawers)
- Critical - Observed interior of walk in freezer soiled with a major accumulation ice.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.(ground beef) Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer and walk in cooler)
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(cooks line)
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(large bucket of sour cream, cooked chicken, shredded cheese)
- Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.(beans reheating for hot holding at 63 degrees f after 1 hour and 15mins, reheated on stove top. ) Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk bins on cooks line)
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10/4/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(kitchen)
- Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.( major accumulation of ice in walk in freezer)
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food in freezer covered in ice from leaking cooler unit)
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Light not functioning.(walk in cooler )
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.(water damage in hall area)
- Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.(cooks line)
- Observed wall in disrepair.( throughout )
- Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
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2/22/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(kitchen )
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(walk in freezer)
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food in walk in freezer exposed to ice build up due to extreme condensation build up.)
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(restroom)
- Light not functioning.(walk in freezer)
- Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.(overhead protection in disrepair)
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.(water damage)
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor.(dish ware in storage room)
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(cases of beverages)
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(under hand wash sink)
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(in walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris near walk in coler/freezer.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(cooks line)
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(rice at 125 degrees f reheated on stove to 165) Corrected On Site.
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9/21/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on drain board. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit on cookline.
- Critical - Observed bag of onions stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical - Observed buildup of white substance in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gasketson cookline.
- Observed wall in disrepair near back door.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind three compartment sink.
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6/13/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline, all potentially hazardous foods removed from unit
- Critical - Electrical outlet cover plate broken. For reporting purposes only.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on drain board of soda dispenser. Corrected On Site.
- Light not functioning near employee restrooms.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cookline
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed ladies employee bathroom facility in disrepair.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. bean and rice in dry storage area
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
- Observed sugar storage container lid in poor repair.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris on wall near walkin cooler.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris near cookline.
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4/1/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice cooling covered with metal lid in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. reachin cooler on cookline.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Observed lid for sugar in dry storage area in disrepair.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppms
- Critical. Observed buildup of white substsnce in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed residue build-up on the door of walkin freezer
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on walkin freezer.
- Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Critical. Observed womens employee bathroom facility in disrepair.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed wall in disrepair beer storage room.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris on cookline.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishmachine area
- Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. No paper towels at hand sink on cookline. Corrected On Site.
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12/1/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on cookline.
- Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. refried beans. Placed on stove top Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooked chicken covered to cooll in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit on cookline & in wait area.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on drain board on ice dispenser.
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. hands washed at three compartment sink
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. lettuce near three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on cokkline.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. water condensation on cookline
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the walkin freezer gaskets
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Build up of food debris on floor in beer storage room
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris around walkin cooler
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris on cookline.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair. leaking water unto floor near beer storage room.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. barehand contact & acceptable sink for hand washing Corrected On Site.
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8/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(large container of white powder on cooks line, please lable with common name)
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(shredded cheese on cooks line at 51 degees f, please keep refrigerated, moved to walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.( chicken not in steamtable at 80 degees, rice not in steamtable at 101 degees please keep hot or cold) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food in freezer exposed to dripping condensation from fan) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(in bulk food containers, please use a utensil with a handle to scoop all ready to eat foods) Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on top of outside ice machine )
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(beverage without lid on cooks line, please keep all employee drinks properly covered and off of food prep areas)
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(walk in cooler and freezer) Repeat Violation.
- Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.(rusted) Repeat Violation.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(in deli stlye cooler on cooks line and in walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(back hand sink, mens employee restroom ) Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.(observed evidence of a roof leak near storage room)
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(missing end caps throughout ) Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only.(k class extinguisher covered by towel) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.(in storage room)
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(near dish machine ) Corrected On Site.
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3/3/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.( large pans of refried beans in deep covered pans in walk in cooler, operator put beans into an ice bath)
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(food in walk in freezer)
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(walk in cooler)
- Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.(rusted)
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and hinges.( deli style cooler on cooks line)
- Critical. Observed buildup of lime and rust in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(deli style cooler on cooks line, and walk in freezer) Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.(kitchen ) Repeat Violation.
- Observed open dumpster lid.(dumpster has no lid)
- Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. (1 large palmetto bug in oven on cooks line)
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(cooks line)
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(light sheilds missing end caps and some areas lacking shelids)
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10/26/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/31/2009 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
| No report available. | 6/10/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 6/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 2/5/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/25/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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