- Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Replace the missing self-closing apparatus on the ladies' restroom door.
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Store sanitizing buckets off the floor, but not on counter tops.
- Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Label water filters with the dates they are originally installed. Filters must be replaced at least once every year.
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08/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Repair the leaking A/C unit in the ceiling. Drain line is plugged. Repairman has been notified.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on the counter tops; store them in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Do not store sanitizing solution above plastic-takeout containers. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Label open carton of liquid yogurt with the date it is originally opened. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/7/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Transfer sugar, from the open bag, to a clean, covered container.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on the counter tops; store them in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 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. Provided copy of the "Big Five" handout.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Label repackaged, refrigerated foods with the dates they are originally repackaged. Discard any unused portion at the end of 7 days.
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10/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on counter tops; store them in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 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. Label the open carton of liquid eggs with the date it is originally opened.
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3/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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10/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/23/2012 | 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. Label the open container, of liquid eggs, with the date it wqs opened.
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12/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. ServSafe is not an approved provider. Visit the website, or call 866 372 7233 to obtain state-approved materials This violation must be corrected by : 11/21/2011.
- Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Call 866 372 7233 to sche ule a renewal exam. This violation must be corrected by : 11/21/2011.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date labels. Corrected On Site.
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9/21/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Store plastic utenils so that any exsed surfaces are handles only. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store cases of cold cups off the kitchen floor.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave sugar in an open bag; transfer the contents to a clean, covered container. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Do not store sanitizing bucket on shelf next to cooling cookies. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep powdered mix covered when not serving. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date labels.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be labelled with their common names.
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6/17/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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12/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
- Observed wall in disrepair at 3 compartment sink.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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7/26/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container./ scoop in parmesan cheese/reachin Corrected On Site.
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination./plastic ware next to microwaves.
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6/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container./ product/reachin /frontline. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
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3/1/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface./ cutting board next to steam table.
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12/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ product in reachin This violation must be corrected by : 12/09/2009./ product was moved to a different reachin cooler
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./ reachin next to steam table. This violation must be corrected by : 12/09/2009.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location./ ice scoop stored on top of oven next to ice machine.
- Critical. Observed food employee use the toilet room then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./ employee didn't wash hands after entering kitchen from using the restroom. Corrected On Site.
- Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface./ cutting board next to steam table.
- Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing./ 400 ppm
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12/8/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./ ice machine filter.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./ carry out salad containers notinverted under table for microwaves.
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9/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/11/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/5/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 11/4/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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