- Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.Kitchen over ice machine. **Warning**
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Exterior of floor mixer is rusty. **Warning**
- Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Exterior rust on reach in freezer ,dining room. **Warning**
- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. On cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Interior of microwaves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
- Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Screen door, kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. On cook line. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
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09/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On soda machine.
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Throughout front kitchen under, behind all equipment.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Lemons and onions on floor in walk in cooler. Bread on floor in walk in freezer.
- Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in back kitchen.
- Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. At front waitstaff station and in beverage reach in cooler.
- Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Mixer whisk on floor.
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Bathroom.
- Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, throughout back and front kitchen.
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Handle on steam well in front kitchen.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Lemons and onions on floor in walk in cooler. Bread on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Front cooks line.
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Both microwaves in front kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in cooler at back waitstaff station. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Small air conditioner not sealed from outside above 3 compartment sink.
- Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back kitchen screen door will not shut, no latch.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front kitchen.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. At pass window.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On knife holder in back kitchen.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front kitchen.
- Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. 2 mixer bowls near 3 compartment sink, wrapped in plastic, one with pooled water in bottom.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Back storage area behind office.
- High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. operator paid license via phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. 2 observed.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler raw burger above potato salad and rice. Shell eggs above potatoes in walk in cooler . Raw pork above feta in walk in cooler.
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on mixer.
- Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Soiled and rusty.
- 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. Handout was given to operator.
- Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.11:19 gyro meat 139° 12:17 gyro meat 128° meat stored in 5 gallon bucket in walk in cooler to cool. Corrective action had operator spread meat out on shallow pan in walk in cooler.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by grease containers in back kitchen near back door.
- Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed frozen smelt, pangasius, clams. Operation cannot provide receipt or current packaging for grouper. Grouper on menu. **Admin Complaint**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Standing water in reach in cooler at front kitchen.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Walk in cooler , reach in cooler up front.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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5/27/2014 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage room
- 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. Cookline
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, next to walk in cooler
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cookline
- Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Cookline
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut lettuce
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cookline
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Drink area
- High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50F **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage, near walk in cooler
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline
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10/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cookline
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Cooking equipment, cookline
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cookline
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Over prep table, back room
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Gyro
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cookline
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, back room
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline
- High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45F, cookline cooler, chilled **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over cheese
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler
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6/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil, next to ice machine
- 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. Above prep table across from dishmachine
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups in drink area in dining room
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Salad prep cooler, cookline
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
- 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. Milk in walk in cooler
- Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Under prep table across from dishmachine
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
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2/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/26/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. cookline
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. container of lettuce, on prep table next to dishmachine
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. shelf above prep table, across from dishmachine
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under microwaves on cookline
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can of garbanzo beans, on shelf above mixer Corrected On Site. seperated to return
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
- Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. colander in handsink, next to mop sink
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bags of bread in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of lettuce and cucumbers in walk in cooler
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler across from grill
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. end of cookline
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter, 47f, wait area Corrected On Site. chilled
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish over cut tomatoes in reach in cooler across from grill
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over cheese in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. salad reach in cooler, end of cookline
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. end of cookline
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. vegetables in walk in cooler
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. three compartment sink
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. cookline
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. various food in reach in coolers on cookline
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep table across from dishmachine
- Critical - expired training 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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9/18/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. in unisex restroom near office
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers above dishmachine
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups in service area
- Critical - Expired employee training
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. plastic container of rice in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee cutting cucumbers Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. prep
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. cookline
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler on cookline
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour; cookline
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6/28/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cupd
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to grill
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near dishmachine
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. next to grill
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in freezer
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil near mixer
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over cheese in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in coolers across from grill
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. three compartment sink
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. various food in reach in coolers on cookline
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep table across from grill
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1/3/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. sauce, tomatoes, onions
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups in beverage area
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to grill
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. next to grill
- Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. dead palmetto bug in dry storage area
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. box in sink
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw calamari over lemons
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reach in cooler across from grill
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. near microwaves
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9/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walk in freezer
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf in front kitchen under microwaves
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in walk in cooler
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. back kitchen
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered rice, potato salad Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. utensils in cup of water, reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. wiping bucket 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
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5/12/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of potatoes , back kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outer surfaces of microwaves and reach in cooler doors
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal containers on shelf , dishwashing area
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at wait station
- Observed water draining onto floor surface. walk in cooler
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back handsink Corrected On Site.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. uneven metal floor, walk in cooler
- Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. walk in cooler
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1/12/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. gyro meat at 110 degrees under 1 hour in bucket at cookline Corrected On Site. portion placed on grill reheated to 165 degrees, portion uncovered in walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef over potato salad in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of pork and bag of onions , walkin cooler and box of squid in walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. nonhandled bowl in bulk breading , kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. front kitchen
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at waitstation
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. front kitchen handsink
- Observed hole in ceiling.in front of walk in cooler
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. front kitchen over service window
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. class K in kitchen
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9/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). gyro meat improperly cooled at 68 degrees overnight
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter at 73 degrees under one hour Corrected On Site. moved to reachin cooler
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. gyro meat covered in walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of pork, walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tea in dispenser at beverage station Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf in back kitchen
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. back kitchen
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6/3/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamers at wait station at 63 degrees uner 1 hour Corrected On Site. ice added with different size containers
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. gyro , walkin freezer
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. front cookline
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at beverage station
- Faucet/handle in poor repair at plumbing fixture. front handsink
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pans inside handsink , back kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. walkin cooler
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12/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/12/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/30/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/13/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
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