- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.utensils.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.In the Bar.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
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3/31/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.Chemical Pump need to be fixed. Called the Mechanic
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Boiled Eggs 44°F, Beef 44°F, Chicken 44°F,Sausage 44°F, Corrective Taken. Had the Operator call the Mechanic to fix the Cooler.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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12/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dry food storage area. **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in employee unisex bathroom. **Warning**
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door in kitchen. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
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7/31/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on shelf above microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dry food storage area. **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in employee unisex bathroom. **Warning**
- Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container on dish storage rack. **Warning**
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in employee unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door in kitchen. **Warning**
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dish storage rack. **Warning**
- Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Observed at bar area. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
- Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at bar area. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in bar area. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at bar area. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed at bar area. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Observed on dish shelf next to dish machine. **Warning**
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5/28/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/18/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee's restroom **Warning**
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. operator instructed to sanitize using the 3 compartment sink until dish machine works properly. **Warning**
- Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Mahi-mahi, salmon. **Warning**
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop on top of the ice machine **Warning**
- Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired employee training certificates provided **Warning**
- Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. No proof of parasite destruction for mahi-mahi and salmon served raw. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee in a prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cardboard box with Fruit in the walk in cooler, cardboard box with bread in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemicals inside cook line hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Sanitizer. **Warning**
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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12/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.seafood below raw beef Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.corner of back door bottom
- Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
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3/23/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom. Employee restroom
- Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. Restroomj sign
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar Corrected On Site.
- 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 cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Onions, Dry storage, Corrected On Site.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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10/21/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.pail used as scoop Corrected On Site.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.cracked
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
- Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
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6/9/2011 | 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. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.shelves rusted dry storage
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.dry storage
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
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12/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.prepped vegetable in walkin Corrected On Site.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.chipped dishware Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
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3/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.plate without handle in salad mix
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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12/1/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/18/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/5/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
| No report available. | 6/4/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 9/24/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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