GARLIC N GINGER

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the wall and floor behind the cook line has grease. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: Parts of this area have been cleaned, further cleaning is necessary. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : build up of grease behind the cook line equipment. ALSO, spilled dry rice in the dry storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Rice has been cleaned up. Behind cook line has been worked on, some cleaning remains. Time Extended

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels by the dish wash machine hand wash sink. Paper towels were added. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed : the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer door handles have an accumulation of dried debris on the back side. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : unmarked kimchi in the black reach-in cooler. This employee was moved to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : bulk oil on the floor by the cook line. ALSO, 4 bags of cooked food on the floor of the walk-in freezer, these were moved to the shelf. This item only: Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed : 1 shell egg broken in the 2 door reach-in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the make table cutting board on the cook line has stains.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed : a bowl in the bulk rice in the walk-in cooler. The bowl was removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer handles have dried buildup on the handles. The front of the cook line has an accumulation of spills.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed : the drapes that separate the dining from the kitchen are soiled.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda nozzles have build up. The MANAGER went about scrubbing them. Currently the soda machine is not in use, cans and bottles are being used. Observed: a cutting board is stained on the prep table.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: the dish wash machine area hand wash sink lacked paper towels.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: all certificates show were expired. 2 updated ones were found. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the cook line 2 door reach-in cooler has storm gasket on the bottom edge.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely/not running/dripping. Observed: frozen chicken in the 3 compartment sink with no water running.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed: the dish wash machine water line under the machine broke during the chlorine test. The manager shut the water off and says he can fix it. Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed: the dish wash machine at 0 ppm. This was corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2024. This was corrected on site. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: a tube of L'Oréal stored over bulk pancake mix, by the back door.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda nozzles with an abundant accumulation of build up. This was cleaned during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the hand wash sink by the dish wash machine lacks paper towels. These were restocked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: a bowl used to scoop flour, no handle.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed: standing water in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: frozen egg roll in the upright reach-in freezer, uncovered. Plastic wrap was added. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: wrapped meat, frozen, in a bowl on the 3 compartment sink.

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: prep cook cutting cucumbers, no gloves. Gloves were added. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed: shell eggs at Ambient air temperature of 71F, on the cook line. The owner had the eggs put back in the reach-in cooler. These had been out since 12:15. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards have deep cuts and stains. ALSO, the Coke soda nozzle had an abundant accumulation of debris on the diffuser. This was cleaned. This item Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: the hand wash sink at the dish wash machine area lacked paper towels. Paper towels were added to the dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: a plastic covered container stored in the black reach-in cooler, turned out to be employee food. This was not marked. This was moved to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed: 2-3 hood filters were missing.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed: knives on the cook line stored between equipment.

Basic - Linens that do not directly contact food not laundered as necessary. Observed: the drapes at the entrance to the kitchen are soiled.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the back door has an accumulation of soil on it.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed: a metal pan of cooked plant food stored on a cart in front of the dish wash machine area hand wash sink. The cart was rolled away. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plant food stored in a to go bag, left shelf in the walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed: shell eggs at the cook line Ambient air temperature 82F. These were placed in the freezer. These had been out for 2 hours. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu in the black reach-in cooler 46F.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles with an abundant accumulation of foreign substance on the diffusers.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the walk-in cooler door hand with dried debris.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed: knives on the cook line stored between equipment.

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed: the area just past the soda machine has no lighting.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed person in charge at establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (rice in walk-in-cooler ) Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing in from of walk-in-cooler and in dishwash area Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda syrup stored on floor in kitchen

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed espresso coffee pot in hand wash sink entering kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in a food container used to dispense rice in Walk-in Cooler. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with multiple cutting marks with stains. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles entering Walk-in Freezer

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine in kitchen Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed trays of eggs stored above raw meat in Reach in Cooler. Employee corrected and placed meat above eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in kitchen

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed one stall in women's rest room with no covered waste receptacle. Manager replaced waste receptacle with covered receptacle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks and soiled marks

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple bowls on the clean ware rack and cups that were recently washed and not properly air dried - wet nesting. Manager removed and allowed to air dry. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots stored on floor n Walk-in Cooler. Manager placed carrots on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board and inside shelves in Reach in Cooler . Manager removed all cloths Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine in kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve trays not inverted or protected in kitchen. Manager inverted all single serve trays Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed two cases of eggs stored over raw meat in Reach in Cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in food prep area soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in ware wash area blocked by equipment. Manager moved equipment from in front of hws. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knives stored between wall and electric conduit pipe. Manager removed knives and stored properly Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed one stall in women's rest room with a waste receptacle not covered. Manager replaced trash receptacle with a covered trash receptacle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of meat and a pot of rice stored on floor in prep area. Manager placed case of meat and rice on counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine in kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and salt in dry storage not marked. Manager placed labels on both containers. Corrected On-Site