- Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is currently licensed for 10 seats. Establishment has seating for at least 32 patrons at inspection.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Multiple shelves in kitchen area.
- Basic - Hole in wall. By hAnd sink near ice machine.
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
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10/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In kitchen by steam tables. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Shell eggs over lettuce. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray bottle of orange cleaner over boxes of tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
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6/19/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Tile missing by restroom. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Sinks by walk in cooler.
- Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Ice machine by HWS.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Placed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle on shelf by back door with clear liquid.
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2/11/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By triple sink. Separated by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Tiles missing by restroom.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Sanitizer bucket on prep table behind drink machine area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
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9/9/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Does not fully close. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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3/15/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Does not fully close. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. On handle of oven in kitchen. **Warning**
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. In back storage by triple sink. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bucket of beans on look in back storage. **Warning**
- Critical - Observed thawed portions of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water . Chicken at 68?F in sink. Moved to walk in cooler by employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork at 88?F on counter in back prep area. Moved to walk in by employee. **Warning**
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12/14/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Violation: 41A-10-1 Observed toxic item improperly stored. Spray bottle by single service items under prep table.
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10/8/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. inadequate
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in cooler shelves rusty.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by dirty dishes. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at mop sink.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs and spatulas along cookline in kitchen stored on or under equipment.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In spices by prep table.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back of establishment. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By prep table and make line counter.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. Items stored in sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Multiple food boxes on floor. Outside of establishment in back storage area.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Grill knobb missing. By prep table.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Numerous throughout restaurant.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. mahi mahi at 80 F .
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Spray bottle by single service items under prep table.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Skateboard and bike in back storage inside restaurant.
- Observed wall in disrepair. Wall opposite prep station.
- Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of establishment. inadequate Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door of establishment. Repeat Violation.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet missing at mop sink.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Mahi at 80 F.
- Critical - current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
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7/24/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACK DOOR
- Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. BACK DOOR. LARGE GAPS AROUND DOOR.
- Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ABOVE REACH-IN FREEZER AT BACK OF KITCHEN
- Critical - Violation: 41A-10-1 Observed toxic item improperly stored. WINDEX STORED ABOVE SEALED CANS OF MAYO AND PACKAGED NAPKINS ON STORAGE SHELF
- Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. 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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7/24/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. IN-USE TANK AT FRONT
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. COLLANDER STORED HANGING INTO BASIN OF HANDSINK (NEAR TRIPLE SINK) Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PREP COOLER AT FRONT MAKE LINE. ALL FOODS TEMPED IN COOLER IN DANGER ZONE. Repeat Violation.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ABOVE REACH-IN FREEZER AT BACK OF KITCHEN
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SHREDDED CHEESE 46, FISH 44, SHRIMP 45, BLACK BEANS 44'F (ALL IN PREP COOLER AT FRONT MAKE LINE). CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: PRODUCTS MOVED TO WALK-IN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE BOTTLED DRINKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. PREP COOLER AT FRONT MAKE LINE. DOOR GASKETS REMOVED.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. KNIVES AT CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE STATION NOT ALL STORED INVERTED.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. LARGE BOX OF PLASTIC STRAWS IN BACK CORNER OF ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO A WRAPPED SLEEVE OF STYROFOAM BOXES ON FLOOR NEXT TO FREEZER (NEAR BACK OF KITCHEN).
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. WINDEX STORED ABOVE SEALED CANS OF MAYO AND PACKAGED NAPKINS ON STORAGE SHELF
- Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACK DOOR
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. BACK DOOR. LARGE GAPS AROUND DOOR.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. CINNAMON SUGAR
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5/15/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler cook line. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler cook line.
- No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
- Critical - No original 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. Copies not acceptable.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seafood 47F, shrimp 46F. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Queso cheese walk in cooler.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary at 300-400 ppm. Corrected On Site.
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10/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/4/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squirt bottles with liquid by flat top.
- Violation: 10-01-1 In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning mix, souffle cup. Corrected On Site.
- Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Interior cabinet under flat-top grill.
- Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. In corners and near equipment.
- Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site. 07-29-11-At least 3 tanks not secured.
- 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. No employees can show food handler training.
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7/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lid should be attached/hinged for self serve foods.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Knives in soiled container. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning mix, souffle cup. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. No proof onsite of certified food manager.
- 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. No employees can show food handler training.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Drink display case has exposed particle board. Interior of some cabinets have exposed absorbant wood.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Interior cabinet under flat-top grill.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. On walk-in cooler racks.
- Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. In corners and near equipment.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Glass cleaner. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear door has gaps on side.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squirt bottles with liquid by flat top.
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3/23/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. UNCOOKED RICE
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEANS HELD AT 103 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. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR SALSA Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. NO HANDLE ON UNCOOKED RICE Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ICE SCOOP
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELVING NOT SMOOTH
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. SHELVING OF REACH IN COOLER
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. GRILL DIRTY Corrected On Site.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. STACKING WET DISHES
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. UNISEX BATHROOM
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACKDOOR
- Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. WOOD WALL NOT PROTECTED
- Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. BLEACH STORED AT HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. OLIVE OIL SPRAY Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. LOOSE OUTLET COVER
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9/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
- Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
- Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
- 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
- Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
- Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
- Critical. Sanitizing concentration
- Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
- Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
- Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
- Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
- Critical. Toxic items properly stored
- Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
- Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
- Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
- Critical. Employee training validation
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10/5/2009 | Food-Licensing Inspection | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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