- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( observed bowl resting in plastic container of chicken in walk in cooler)
- Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. ( observed cardboard lining top shelf in walk in cooler)
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( observed employee on cook line preparing food without hair restraint)
- Basic - Food stored on floor.( observed bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen)
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located in kitchen)
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( observed no hand wash sign at hand sink located by 3 compartment sink)
- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.( observed 2 cans of raid on shelving by 3 compartment sink)
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.( observed black substance in soda nozzles at drink station)
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. ( observed employee dumping beverage in hand wash sink in kitchen)
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07/17/2014 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed dishwasher remove cleaned food container from Dishmachine on dirty dice of area dragging bin across wet soiled table where heavy food buildup is collected from dirty dishes at pre wash . **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Sponge used to clean and sanitize food-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walkin freezer
- High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Dishwasher using gloves to handle dirty dishes and garbage during pre spray , then handle clean dishes removing from Dishmachine with same gloves. Must remove soiled gloves and wash hands before handling cleaned equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.observed raw chicken over raw beef and pan of raw shrimp nested on top of plastic bags of chicken in walkin cooler
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Observed pans of partially covered egg rolls stored on top of pans of prepped plastic wrapped raw chicken and raw chicken over raw seafood in walkin freezer
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
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4/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.shrimp in bus pan of room temp water at prep sink 47°F **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.plastic wrap and foil dispenser boxes stored in splash zone of handsink at prep area
- High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.some foods on steam table nor at 135°F or hotter, egg rolls, Kathy Rangoon, chicken nuggets, plantains, ribs, crab claw, fries, chicken sticks, found not maintaining 135°F or hotter of buffet, foods must be discarded after 3 pm, must use time as a public health control and record times , please see website for more information: Time as a Public health control http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/forms/documents/5022_090.pdf http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/HR/forms/documents/5022_100.pdf
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed pan of raw chicken over pan of raw beef in walkin cooler
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.and interior of door
- Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
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12/3/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.open bag of rice, at call back , open bag of dry rice stored on floor at dry storage
- Basic - Raw cut onions stored next to and touching unwashed produce in walkin cooler, at callback cut melon stored under unwashed sprouts , chopped onion under unwashed mushrooms and broccoli, in walkin cooler
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.package of raw ribs with pan of cooked food stored sitting on top of plastic package if raw ribs. At callback observed open pan of raw pork over pan of loosly covered cooked breaded food, raw pork over raw vegetables. Bowl of raw meat beside and touching bag of carrots and over bok choy , observed open pan of raw shrimp stored over cooked rice, in walkin cooler.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on racks in walkin cooler, and food storage containers at preptable, at callback racks on walkin cooler with old food debris and grey fuzzy growth hanging from open wire shelving where food is stored
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.eggrolls in walkin cooler no date marks observed at callback.
- Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.back door blocked by oil container and hand truck and mop bucket and garbage bags, at callback observed hand truck and empty boxes stacked in front of back door with mop buckets and brooms standing near providing additional obstacles
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9/3/2013 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.open bag of rice
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Melon in walkin cooler
- Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee chopping carrots and eating pieces of carrot during process.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner.observed frozen fish thawing on sink no water running over.
- Basic - Raw cut onions stored next to and touching unwashed produce in walkin cooler
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.eggrolls,cooked breaded meats,cut onions in slotted basket,
- Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water.all portions of raw shrimp thawed and in water at 78°F
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar, MSG, flour containers no label
- High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.held on counter no time stamp
- High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.observed employee chopping washed carrots , no glove use, touching carrots and pieces with bare hands.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.package of raw ribs with pan of cooked food stored sitting on top of plastic package if raw ribs.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on racks in walkin cooler, and food storage containers at preptable
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at 3 bay sink
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.eggrolls in walkin cooler
- Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.back door blocked by oil container and hand truck and mop bucket and garbage bags
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7/3/2013 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Food stored on floor.bags of rice stored open on floor in dry storage area.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.obsefvedvshrimp thawing in boxes at prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pasta and cut vegetables stored at room temperature on cookline.must discard at 4pm **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.obsrved raw chicken wings stored over cooked breaded uncovered.foods in walkin cooler
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed handsink at prep area blocked by pails and oil containers.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obseved pot stored in handsink at dish machine.
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4/22/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.handle of scoop stored touching food in large bulk containers of, rice and sugar at dry storage
- Basic - Single-use aluminum foil pan reused. Observed aluminum single service pans washed and reused
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed chopped raw chicken stored over cut vegetables in walkin cooler, observed unwashed vegetables over cooked noodles in walkin cooler
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.observed multilevel cleaning spray bottles stored beside and pointed toward clean dishes at dish drain at 3 bay sink
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.buckets stacked in triple row out in front of handsink at dish machine , buckets and cooking oil stored on floor in front of handsink at/ between cooklinecand 3 bay sink.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.obseved pot stored in handsink at dish machine area,
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Chicken cooked in large oven left hanging in oven for two hours with door open, found at 77?F, removed to freezer for 30 minutes to rapid cool must drop below 70?F in 30 minutes.
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4/10/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- 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. Proof not compkete with date of birth and date of expiration.
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11/2/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed ready to eat open container of eggrolls stored beside dirty plates andcraw chicken on preptable at kitchen 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. Proof not compkete with date of birth and date of expiration.
- Critical - Observed 6 live small flying gnats in kitchen at dishwash area and dry storage area.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.bowl stored in handsink at dishmachine Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.noodlrs and eggrolls stored out of temperature on counter at kitchen. may not serve/must disscard after 3 pm
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.rolling flours containers at back storage covered in food debris and splash.
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11/1/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on soap dispensers and surounding handsinks.
- Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.obser ed bottle of medicine on preptable at kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.observed raw quail eggs over cooked pork. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw shell eggs over raw vegetables in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.observed fried battered meats and eggrolls in freezer, no datees.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.flours containers
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.rice cake in corn husk in walkin cooler. moldy exterior no dates Corrected On Site.discarded.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.rice cakes, battered chicken , ribs, eggrolls . no date marks throughout establishment
- Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.observed food item prepared in corn husk, observed moldlike greenish spots on husk. 6 iin walkin cooler ,no dates. voluntary discarded Corrected On Site.
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8/14/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.obsefved dirty aprons stored over clean dishes at back storage rackbeside mopsink
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.scoop handle burried in cornstarch container
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed waitstaff eating on table where customer drinks are made infront of drink machine and beside open ice bin at waitstation Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Open employee food on preptable at kitchen with prep taking placee on same table iee wrapping cooling foods. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed dirty pot wih sopy water inwide stored in handsink at dishmachine Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed previously cooked eggrolls and breaded chicken on preptable at 68 degrees F . Must use by 5 pm or discard.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over uncovered green beans in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
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4/30/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - 2 Flatts of Shell eggs held in at counter at room temperature maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.Must discard after 4 hours.May use time as a public health control Please see website : myflorida.com/dbpr/hr for more information.
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.rice at kitchen. must discard after 4 hours. May use time as a public health control . Please see website myflorida.com/dbpr/hr for more information
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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.blocked by buckets at front 3 bay sink Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of black crusty substance in soda dispensing nozzles.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bag of onions on floor in kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed spray bottle of toxic item stored by food.at counter pointed toward and over fortune cookies Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink
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7/27/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.observed thermometer reading 39 degrees in cooling food with actual temperature of 47 degrees F . in reachin preptop on cookline. Corrected On Site. recalibrated thermometer with operator
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. employee chopping cooked pork for cold hold,no hair restraint Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal, food shell eggs, stored over fresh vegetables food in walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.eggrolls in walkin cooler ,no date marks.
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4/27/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces with old food and /or soil deposits.drink dispenser flat surface above nozzles where cup lip rests
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1/25/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw chicken over raw beef in prep reachin at cookline. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw beef and chicken over opened cans of water chestnuts and baby carn in reachin prep at cookline Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.observed cut onions in plastic grocery bag in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.at waitstation,drink prep on counter.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.at front counter.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on plastic storage bin at drink prep area holding beverage cups
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed pot scrubber stored in handsink at 3 bay sink Corrected On Site.
- Inadequate number of trash receptacles in establishment.no conveniently located garbage at handsink beside white freezer.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.tanks srored in main walk to kitchen ,tiedown around bottom of tank within 1 inch of floor . would not kep tank from falling over.
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10/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.boxes of frozen shrimp thawing on drainboards at 3 bay prep sink.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.non handled bowel used to scoop cooked pork in walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.greenish black slimy substance on ice drop gaurd
- Observed personal care item stored with food.observed t shirt on rack with bags of flour and bamboo skewers ,and over clean dishesat dry storage . dirty aprons hung on rack and touching large bags of flour and sugar.
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8/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.observed 4 cartons of quail eggs date marked 12/25/09-visible green/grey growth on interior of clear carton with broken/adulterated eggs visable through plastic
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.beef over shrimp in reachin
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.chicken over shrimp in reachin
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions at dry storage
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed employee eating in kitchen -set plate down on preptable and return to cookline without washing hands
- Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.eating in back prep area-observed employee plate on prep table with open tub of raw food beside plate
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3/1/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.no datemarking in walkin cooler throughout -cooked,eggrolls /chicken/shrimp/crableggs/fried breaded pork
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.mushrooms on counter /moved to cooling unit
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.rice on counter at 120F Corrected On Site.heated to 165 ptut on steam table
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.box of eggroll wraps in walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.eatihg on prep table Corrected On Site.
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12/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.beef marinating at room temp Corrected On Site.moved to oven
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.open bag of rice on floor in dry storage area
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.box of shromp in walkin freezer
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop stored on cardboard box at waitstation
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.single service plastic cup/no handle stored in sauces at walkin cooler
- Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics.plasrtic single service bowel with no handle used to dispense rice
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at cookline Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at dishmachine Corrected On Site.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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11/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/11/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 6/5/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 1/21/2009 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied |
| No report available. | 1/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 1/5/2009 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/26/2008 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 8/26/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
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