- Basic - Employee beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils. At dish machine area, **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch and a bracelet while in preparation of food. At omelet station. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. In breakfast cooler.
- High Priority - Dishwasher handled clean utensils without washing hands. Observed dish washer handle the food contact part of clean forks without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. No protection over unwrapped apples and pastries. At buffet bar. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Temperatures at 44 F°and 45 F° for cooked pasta and cooked pork ribs. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat dairy. In walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
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07/15/2014 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, big metal fan at utensil/container room.
- Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, all
- 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.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink, wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
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2/18/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./ walk in freezer
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ # 16 and desert cooler
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. / cook line **Corrected On-Site**
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9/25/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water- fish in prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
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5/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container- frying pan in pasta container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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12/27/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times- dish area. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container- flour bulk container.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container over/next to single service items. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans- 2 cans of marinara sauce; 6 lb. 9 oz. each / 1 can of ketchup; 7 lb. 2 oz.. Opeator voluntarily separated for return.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- butter at 73f, out of temperature control for 1.5 hr.; item time marked and placed under time as a public health control. Operator provided with DBPR Form HR 5022-090. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening- whipped cream; upright cooler.
- Critical - Observed raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat food - upright freezer. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- flour; prep line.
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7/3/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 14-37-1 Observed red cutting boards moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris on all gaskets cook line
- Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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4/27/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Bowl with no handle used to scoop cut melon.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - Cooked meat sauce 51F alfredo 56F not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.sneeze guard not covering. Corrected On Site.lowered
- Observed build-up of food debris on all gaskets cook line
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.deep container covered
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.lobster bisk found at 44F recommend rapid chill.chef states left door open for a while.
- Observed red cutting boards moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed toater moderately encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
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4/25/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils not properly stored where handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.purse with food storage
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./when removing soiled gl0ves not washing hands when appling gloves
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.room service area
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.metal containers in RIC
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11/4/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A cart in front of handwash sink located in dishmachine area. Corrected On Site. Operator removed cart.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A cart in front of handwash sink located in kitchen preparation area. Corrected On Site. Operator removed cart.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At handwash sink located in buffet bar. Corrected On Site. Operator provided soap.
- Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. At handwash sink located in buffet bar.
- Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch and bracelet while in preparation of food. Corrected On Site. Employee removed bracelet and watch.
- Observed hole in ceiling. Over dishmachine.
- Critical - Observed unwashed vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. In receiving cooler. Corrected On Site. Operator moved unwashed vegetable to bottom shelf.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front buffet bar area.
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4/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat food. At cook line reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed red cutting boards located in preparation area grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. On wall connected to cooler # 4
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Heavy dust on fan covers and coils in Produce cooler.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. At cook line by cooler # 4
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At rear cook line.
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Purse stored with food in main kitchen storage cage. Corrected On Site.
- Carbon dioxide tanks located under handwash sink not adequately secured. At servers station.
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9/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served, truffle butter datemarked 5-5-10 exceeding 7 day use by date.
- Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation, datemarking is incorrect on bla k bean containers, should have today's date and has yesterday's. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar containers on venetian line. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, hot dogs 50 degrees Fahrenheit in reachin cooler on tropicale cook's line. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cooked pasta 50 degrees Fahrenheit in reachin cooler drawer across from tropicale grill line. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, aulsen 4-door reachin cooler in pantry area, cooked mushroom salad 50 degrees Fahrenheit, cuban sandwiches 51 degrees Fahrenheit, partially cooked beef 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, 4-door traulsen reachin cooler with glass doors maintaining air temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit, traulsen 4-door reachin cooler with glass doors.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, sugar container.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, rice container. Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, wooden paddle type in pot storage room on rack. Corrected On Site.
- Observed insect control device installed over clean plate racks for buffet in dishmachine room.
- Shelves to store clean equipment in dishmachine room not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, racks rusted.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, pot storage room.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, walkin cooler for black bean containers.
- Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, pantry area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil, pantry area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, top of interior of large icemachine.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, back splash of mixer in pantry area.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, dust buildup ofans of pantry walkin cooler.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, reachin cooler #16.
- Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, dishmachine room handwashing sink blocked by carts of plates. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels, dishmachine room and Venetian line.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, electrical room in pot storage room.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, pantry area.
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5/18/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk in cooler #6.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler #6, due to door not self-closing.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Salt bags for water filtration stored on ground of boiler room.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice. Corrected On Site.
- Observed utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop broken in banquet ice machine. Corrected On Site, discarded.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, banquet area.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on backs of handles of multiple reach in coolers and walk in coolers.
- Buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions by soda fountain.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers; walk in #12.
- Critical. Observed obstructed exits, hallways or egress; chairs blocking emergency exit of banquet hallway. For reporting purposes only.
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8/31/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 4/7/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 10/24/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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