- No Violations Were Observed
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11/13/2014 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
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09/05/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
- Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. Egg rolls **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
- High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken 64°F, moved to reach in freezer quick chill cooked chicken 84°F placed on ice **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored on top **Warning**
- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
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09/04/2014 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing wrist watch.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above walk-in cooler
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Multiple throughout kitchen.
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Walk in cooler.
- Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Grocery deli meat container used for ginger.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler. Salmon in cooler next to walk-in cooler.
- Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons in servers area.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
- High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Lettuce intended for bulk. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. Touched lemon with gloved hands which were rinsed after touching raw chicken. Discarded by operator.
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 comp sink.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By dish machine. Items stored on top. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For rice. Temped at 88°.
- 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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4/17/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.(mop sink used to be located outside operator states city forced them to remove it from its location) **Warning**. Old mop sink disconnected by City, as it was not linked to grease trap. New mop sink to be installed
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Throughout both freezers) **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(outside where mop sink used to be) **Warning**. New mop sink to be installed
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**. Time extension to address Lime scale buildup , no mold like substance at time of callback
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1/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- 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. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored under dripping water line.(walk in cooler) **Warning**
- Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.(mop sink used to be located outside operator states city forced them to remove it from its location) **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.(walk in cooler not properly working all items over 45F, ) **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Throughout both freezers) **Warning**
- Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.(all items that are uncovered are being sprayed with condensation from fan) **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Cooked chicken 49F, raw chicken 49F, cooked rice 49F, vinegar 48F, cut melon 49F, vinegar used as a liquid test in cooler) **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(outside where mop sink used to be) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.(unable to locate) **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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1/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- 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. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored under dripping water line.(walk in cooler) **Warning**
- Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.(mop sink used to be located outside operator states city forced them to remove it from its location) **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.(walk in cooler not properly working all items over 45°F, ) **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Throughout both freezers) **Warning**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.(all items that are uncovered are being sprayed with condensation from fan) **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Cooked chicken 49°F, raw chicken 49°F, cooked rice 49°F, vinegar 48°F, cut melon 49°F, vinegar used as a liquid test in cooler) **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(outside where mop sink used to be) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(silverware rack on sink) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.(unable to locate) **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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1/14/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dishwashing area
- Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pitcher of water stored under paper towel at wait station handsink **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken on counter at cook line temporarily moved to reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over sauce, reach in cooler at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray of silverware stored over dishwashing handsink **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in wait station handsink **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
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3/20/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. handicap restroom
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on shelf above dishmachine
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. plastic container over back kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. back prep table Corrected On Site. dishes rewashed Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee handling soiled utensils then handle clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Corrected On Site. dished rewashed/ hands washed
- Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. dishwasher washed hands in 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site. hands washed in handsink
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bag of rice, back prep area 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 container in sugar water, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop/bowl near rice cooker Corrected On Site.
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11/7/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. tongs hanging below papertowels at waitstation handsink and above handsink exposed to splash
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. tray of silverware over kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. women restroom - service repair scheduled for this week per operator
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. spoon inside batter, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. waitstation handsink
- Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container (coffee) in a food preparation (cookline) or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee touched dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands
- Observed hole in ceiling tile near mens restroom
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. nonhandled container in bulk tea, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over sauce , reach in cooler, kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. gap in top of screen door/ torn screen at back door
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice, walk in cooler
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2/15/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. tray of silverware over handsink , dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. glass doors, reach in cooler
- No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. restroom
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters- scheduled cleaning for this week
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered rice , walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over sauce, reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.restroom
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9/20/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on pans.
- Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - kitchen sink.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - womens restroom.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - reach-in-cooler.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - walk-in-cooler fan cover.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface - hood filters.
- Critical - Observed buildup of mold like growth in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored - storage shelf.
- Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area - employee doing food preparation eating.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint - cook.
- Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed rice stored on the floor in walk-in-cooler.
- Observed hole in ceiling - above back door.
- Observed hole in wall - kitchen area.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in sauce container located in the walk-in-cooler.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit - rice scoop.
- Observed personal care item stored with food - purse stored on shelf with plates.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over lettuce in reach-in-cooler and raw chicken over lettuce in walk-in-cooler.
- Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked - chicken in reach-in-freezer.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed old food build-up on rach-in-cooler door handle.
- Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair - back door.
- Wall not smooth and easily cleanable - behind oven/stove.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date marked on water filter.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, sauces, flour, etc.
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2/1/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler. chicken
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked my rack
- Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. back door
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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9/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/13/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken in walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. peanuts container
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. waitress station
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to dishwasher
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. next to dishwasher
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
- Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
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3/12/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
- Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
- Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
- In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
- Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
- Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
- Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
- Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
- Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
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11/18/2009 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/28/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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