- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In kitchen
- Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. Reach in freezer in dry storage
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee answered phone and did not change gloves or wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Dirty linnen **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
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10/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under 3 compartment sink
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In kitchen
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Back dry storage
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Under prep table
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink full of dirty laundry
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
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6/12/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- Basic - Hole in ceiling. By back door. **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink. **Warning**
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2/18/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Outside storage shed
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In prep room
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. By cookie container
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
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2/18/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For spices. **Warning**
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid. **Warning**
- Basic - Hole in ceiling. By back door. **Warning**
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish washing area. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked rice at 125°F in kitchen. **Warning**
- 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. **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. **Warning**
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11/18/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
- Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and preperation area should be vinyl ceiling tiles
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage
- Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable barewood shelf in storage
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Storage
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
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3/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.storage
- Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood shelves in storage
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before donning gloves for working with food Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.storage
- Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
- Observed hole in ceiling.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. after checking cell phone Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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9/26/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood shelves in storage ,broken formica surface on front shelves
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves
- Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. reach-in
- Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.reach-in
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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2/23/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Ceiling tile missing. mens bathroom
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.inside of reach-in bottom
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
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10/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in gaskets torn
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap on bottom of backdoor
- Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink falling off wall
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
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6/27/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. inside of 4door reach-in
- Observed gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach-in
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
- Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor Repeat Violation.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tile by backdoor Repeat Violation.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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11/5/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.storage
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.barewood shelves in storage
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Floors not constructed easily cleanable.barewood floor in storage
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.kitchen
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.front
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.water damaged tiles
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage
- Critical. Pull station for fire suppression system not properly identified/labeled. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
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7/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed gyro broiler soiled.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed residue build-up in cabinet below soda dispenser.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.....restrooms.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
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3/9/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with food residue.
- Observed residue build-up on shelves in kitchen.
- Observed residue build-up in cabinet under soda dispenser.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.....restrooms.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed cleanser stored by cookies. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed can of 'Comet' cleanser stored above food items in storeroom. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
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11/19/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/18/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 6/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 6/2/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
| No report available. | 5/20/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 3/31/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 1/6/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 10/30/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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