- Basic - Buildup of dust on ceiling in walk in cooler.
- Basic - Buildup of encrusted dried food debris on backboard of stove.
- Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet handle missing at handwash sink at wait station. Hot water faucet handle at handwash sink in women's restroom in disrepair.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 96°F.
- Basic - Interior roof of microwaveable cookline soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at wait station. Handwash sink in women's restroom.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near front service area. Handwash sink at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near front service area.
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09/23/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups with no handles used to scoop sauce.
- Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink in beverage/wait station. Observed hot water faucet handle in women's restroom in disrepair.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen.
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Temperature of water too hot for chlorine to be effective (129°F).
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in beverage/wait station and handwash sink in women's restroom.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
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6/4/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup with no handle used to scoop sauce.
- Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping from AC vent above dishmachine onto dishmachine.
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed plastic container of raw chopped beef stored over boxes of tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Standing water on floor in front of dishmachine.
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed spray bottle of chrome cleaner stored on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of gray/pink-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
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3/7/2014 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observd buildup of food like debris in floor behind ice machine and around water heater.
- Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic cups and styro foam cup with no handle use to scoop sauces and rice.
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
- High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. 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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10/17/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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2/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor (vegetable inside a big container). Corrected On Site.
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9/6/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours - re-fried beans found in walk-in cooler from previous night at 49 F. Corrected On Site. Manager disgarded.
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength - Sanitizer bucket under dishmachine is empty.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser and papertowel lacking at handwashing lavatory - servers station.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - observed employee picking up warmed tortillas from flat top onto foil for serving with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method - observed very large plastic pan containing about 15lbs of refried beans not cooling down within 6 hour limit.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit - tongs on cookline in 110 F watet.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water - raw beef in 3 comp. sink standing water.
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12/5/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - servers station next to dining room.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - prep. table.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method - tightly sealed container of chicken and beans. Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit - at 100 F. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle - dishmachine area.
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8/25/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust - extractor in men's restroom.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans - tomatoes can with rough dentations. Return to distributor.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food - blue chemical bottle stored next to salsa bottles at bar. Corrected On Site.
- Plumbing system in disrepair - water filter leaking water onto floor behind ice machine.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - at bar. Corrected On Site.
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5/23/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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4/6/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser and papertowels lacking at handwashing lavatory - by cookline. Corrected On Site.
- 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 - manager is currently utilizing certified food manager review book - ServSafe, must traine employees who have been employed over 60 days.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - observed cook handling tortillas with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands - cook wa hed hands in 3 comp. sink, under 20 seconds without soap.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method - observed tightly sealed bean container above cookline.
- Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided - ceviche contains pre-cooked shrimp sometimes and fish lightly cooked in water and finished off cookingbwith lemon.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled - observed server re-use glove to handle tortilla chips.
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2/3/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor - seafood boxes in walk-in freezer floor.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine - chlorine test kit for dishmachine.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength - 50-100ppm found at 0ppm.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up -reach-in cooler on cookline, walk-in freezer.
- Plumbing system in disrepair - handwash sink in servers station - missing faucet handles.
- Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink - 3 comp. sink.
- Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with self-closing doors - women's restroom.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in back of kitchen.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment - fryers.
- Ceiling tile missing - above walk-in cooler.
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8/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food-raw whole shell eggs stored above diced tomatoes in walk-in cooler.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - in walk-in freezer.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - on cookline. Corrected On Site.
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5/5/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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4/6/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - cooked chicken and refried beans in walk-in cooler.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food - in salsa in reach-in cooler.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - observe employee chopping onions with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container - rice.
- Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - observed employee put on gloves after handling soiled equipment with out washing hands.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength - dishmachine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - by walk-in cooler.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - storing metal container in handwash sink By beverage cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor - under cookline equipment.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease - hood and drip tray on cookline.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle - ocookline.
- Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification- Gustavo Saldana expired on 11/16/09
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2/5/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. 2 items with ceviche on menu, will be updating menus.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. on shelf under mixer and slicer Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
- 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. in unlabeled container under mixerslicer
- Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. back hood system
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine, out of sanitizer for machine - need to manually wash, rinse, sanitize until unit is checked and receive more sanitize product.
- Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. men's bathroom
- Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly. doesn't flush, men's bathroom
- Ceiling tile missing. above water heater
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher
- Critical. Observed obstructed exits, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. pile of chairs blocking exit by bathrooms
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8/10/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/17/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/1/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/25/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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