- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(M3 at end of cooks line) **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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07/16/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(M3 at end of cooks line) **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Low boy ( seared pork 51°F, raw chicken 50°F, lamb 47°F, salmon 50°F, )
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.(test strip was over 200ppm chlorine ) **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.(bar)
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07/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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12/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Corrected on site)
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.(throughout kitchen storage)
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.(throughout)
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.(thongs on frier door)
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
- High Priority - Hot water sanitizing rinse at three-compartment sink less than 171 degrees Fahrenheit. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizing rinse at 171 degrees Fahrenheit is available for warewashing.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Butter 67°F, tarragon butter 46°F, )
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.(bleached test strip)
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
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12/13/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(bar) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Old labels on containers. **Warning**
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
- Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Warning**
- 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(tuna over potatoes ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.(beef over fish) **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
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11/6/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.employee restroom in kitchen.
- Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on countertop fan at cookline near dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Spatula heavy pitted,, torn at edges. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units at cookline/ prep area.
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Employee restroom cold faucet leaks when hot faucet is used.
- Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Employee filled cookline pan with water at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Observed ice in multiple hand sinks in kitchen.
- Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reads 30?F in 80?F room. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
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5/3/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. glass washer in kitchen area less than 50 ppm note use high temp dishwasher until glass washer is corrected
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. chickem Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. outside ice machine
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.chemical spray bottles hanging on pots pans rack Corrected On Site.
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7/25/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. [plates on line under dusty air vent not inverted] Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. [spice bucket in dry storage rack]
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. [observed top of dish machine, shelving under clean plates ]
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. [in prep area]
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. [throughout kitchen ]
- Critical - Observed equipment and beverages stored in ice used for drinks.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. [fry baskets separating at handle]
- Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
- Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. [white bowls in dessert area]
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. [lowboy andbreach-in on cookline ]
- Observed reuse of single-service articles.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. [in kitchen area and behind bar ] Corrected On Site.
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5/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[grout missing/kitchen]
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[kitchen ] Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[tongs on oven handle] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[2-dr make-table]
- Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area[bar area/provide slider]
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.[under cooking equipment ]
- Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.[knives on magnet holder]
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.[cookline]
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11/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.{WET-NESTING , FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS}
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed equipment in poor repair.{DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS}
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer]
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
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3/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/4/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/11/2010.
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11/17/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reachin freezer & coolers]
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.{FLOUR CONTAINER }
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.{LOWBOY & SALAD COOLER DOOR }
- Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[HWS]
- Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.{LOWBOY }
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.[knives]
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.[bar straws]
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[bar hws]
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[ladies]
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.[see confirmation # 107015695]
- Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/11/2010.
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9/10/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw meat over butter in reachin cooler on cookline.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Beef over vegetables.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Breading on cookline.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of storage container. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at back corner bar area.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.Main bar area.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions and soap in bar area.
- Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Broken light shield in prep area.
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4/14/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Squid at 54
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.Squid Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.flour on cook line.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reach in drawer on cookline.
- Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed soda gun holsters with accumulated slime/debris.Bar area.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Prep area knives between wall and equipment.
- Waste lines missing at soda gun holsters in bar area.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar area.
- Critical. Observed the presence of insects at bar entrance and drain area for drinks.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Hood filters on prep cook line.
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11/2/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/26/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 4/1/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 10/27/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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