- Basic - Ceiling tile missing.kitchen
- Basic - Fan cover in reach - in -cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. On the cook line
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.cook line
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cook line
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** During callback inspection observed employee not washing hands between gloves changing after being informed to do so after handling raw chicken and then ready to eat tortilla.
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.after handling raw poultry employee does not remove gloves before handling ready to eat **Corrected On-Site** During callback inspection observed employee slicing raw chicken then handling ready to eat tortillas.
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dinorah , rosa , LUIS and Luz
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10/20/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.reach in cooler on the cook line
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.kitchen behind reach in coolers
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Ceiling tile missing.kitchen
- 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 beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Fan cover in reach - in -cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. On the cook line
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.kitchen
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in the employes bathroom
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to store cooked rice in the reach in cooler on the cook line
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.cook line
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cook line
- Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.plastic spoon under the pass through window
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.after handling raw poultry employee does not remove gloves before handling ready to eat **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.chemicals stored in the hand sink in the kitchen
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- 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.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.front hand sink
- Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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.front hand sink
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dinorah , rosa , LUIS and Luz
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.plastic containers used to store plant food
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.glass cleaner
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08/18/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
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5/2/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
- Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
- Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. All coolers **Warning**
- Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. No toilets eat kitchen area **Warning**
- Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Kitchen area **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Kitchen area **Warning**
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All coolers **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Beef **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.thorough the kitchen area **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Dust/ old thorough the kitchen replace. **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Kitchen area **Warning**
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
- Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen area **Warning**
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- Basic - Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access. **Warning**
- Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Wic **Warning**
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Cook **Warning**
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Kitchen under hood and kitchen **Warning**
- Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. All drains **Warning**
- Basic - Floor tiles missing. Kitchen area under dish area **Warning**
- Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
- Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. **Warning**
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Cooking area **Warning**
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. All coolers **Warning**
- Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
- Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Warning**
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Kitchen area **Warning**
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
- Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Dry storage shiving **Warning**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Kitchen area **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Warning**
- Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Pots and pans **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.thorough the kitcken **Warning**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Clean where is needed. **Warning**
- Basic - Waste receptacles not designed to be easy cleanable and to facilitate maintenance. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers **Warning**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. All coolers **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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2/25/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Floor tiles missing.kitchen
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. All coolers
- Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Walking shelving
- Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Pans
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. All coolers
- 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.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All coolers
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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7/2/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
- Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Basic - Food stored on floor.chicken walking floor
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling.
- High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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.
- Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All kitchen coolers
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. All coolers
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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2/11/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
- Critical - Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. most reach in coolers
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. all sinks
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under dish machine
- Observed nonfood-grade kitchen shevles
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
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7/24/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/29/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- 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. dishwasher Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. storing foods inside reused boxes.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sauces
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Repeat Violation.
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2/2/2012 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
- Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans 70 degrees
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
- Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
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8/30/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. hinze can
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pot of soup in reach in cooler
- Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Potatoe chips stored in reused cardboards (boxes) without protection.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk-in
- Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler
- Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping clothes. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. near prep table in kitchen
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1/12/2011 | 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. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 49 degrees.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
- Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. chips at front counter.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
- Critical. Pots and pans not sanitized properly after cleaning.
- Ceiling tile missing.
- Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Required employee training expired.
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7/26/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Violation: 15-25-2 Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.suppresion tanks.
- Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Violation: 46-09-2 Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. when come out from restroom look at the exit sign.
- Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
- Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
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6/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under prep tables.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
- Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee's bathroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.suppresion tanks.
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom. employee's bathroom.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
- Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
- Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. when come out from restroom look at the exit sign.
- Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
- Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
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3/3/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Ventilation hood not designed to prevent grease or condensation from causing cross-contamination.For reporting purposes only.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
- Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. no seat for employees bathroom
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
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9/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/10/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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