- Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (rice) and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Single-service items (cups) stored on floor. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food (chips) removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food (salsa) in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Uncovered food (rice) in dry storage area. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. **Warning**
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10/13/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing... employee restroom.
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... front service area by bar.
- Basic - No ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit... Identified refrigerator.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees... by bar.
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling... Recently cooked beans. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/4/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Drink syrup. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
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10/7/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
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6/28/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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3/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grouting worn.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Knives stored between equipment.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
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11/28/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles/linelioum cracked/missing behind front bar area.
- 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. Certificates expired.
- Critical - Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Plug box coming away from wall in bar area. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Outside bar had rotted wood.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Trash along fence line.
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1/18/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. Milk.
- Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Boards/equipment inside fence.
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8/11/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- Critical - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
- Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed
- Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
- Critical - Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
- Critical - Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
- Plumbing installed and maintained
- Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
- Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
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5/23/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Drain cover(s) missing. Behind bar.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
- Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Wood putty stored on shelf with single service.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear exit door.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. By handicap parking area.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice.
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3/9/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Onions on floor in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap at side exit door.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Lineloum missing/torn in employee restroom.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease at light switch.
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9/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. Top of food storage container for beans had hole in top.
- Violation: 29-05-1 No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
- Violation: 34-08-1 Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
- Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
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3/10/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Beans.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Shredded beef.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Top of food storage container for beans had hole in top.
- Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
- No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
- Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. Handwash sink not working. Manager said he will fix today.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back exit door.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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3/9/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked (cooked beef) in reach-in cooler.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in employee Men's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
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11/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/28/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 1/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 12/4/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 8/20/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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