CAJUN SOUL BISTRO AND BAR

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Quart half and half opened 3-31-24 not date marked, corrected on 4/3/24 Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.west inside bar, tray blocking hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prepped on site, opened and unopened Food stored in a prohibited area. Currently operator using garage area for food stored and serving, hot holding steam table in use, double stack oven in use, hot holding cabinet and 5 reach in cooler and reach in freezer units in place at said storage area, operator in beginning stage of building walls, ceiling and sealing floors to turn area into food prep and storage area, but no plans have yet to be submitted or approved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on arrival, roll up garage door opened in same area were food preparation was taking place. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No change Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Multiple areas thru kitchen, bars and prep areas where sealer missing from flooring, exposed cement. Floors not sealed under 3 compartment sink . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No change Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared in unapproved open garage . On arrival observed food items being prepped in a garage environment, all items were in raw state and easily moved to licensed kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No change Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Currently operator using garage area for food stored and serving, hot holding steam table in use, double stack oven in use, hot holding cabinet and 5 reach in cooler and reach in freezer units in place at said storage area, operator in beginning stage of building walls, ceiling and sealing floors to turn area into food prep and storage area, but no plans have yet to be submitted or approved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No change Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon fryer oil containers stored directly on floor of kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Door jam to entrance to garage storage room in need of repair to close walls. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No change Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing over the gas stove Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: No change Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop and 1 ice bucket that is inverted stored on unsanitized surface of top of ice machine, 2 other ice buckets not stored inverted under open ceiling tiles on top of ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils, food storage containers dried on a towels/ wiping cloths Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Enter door of reach in cooler in storage room, case of unwashed peppers stored over ready to eat shredded cheese Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Unwashed lettuce over cooked foods in walk in cooler Time Extended

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner stored with to go items at back bar area. Warning

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Quart half and half opened 3-31-24 not date marked, corrected on 4/3/24 Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.west inside bar, tray blocking hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prepped on site, opened and unopened Food stored in a prohibited area. Currently operator using garage area for food stored and serving, hot holding steam table in use, double stack oven in use, hot holding cabinet and 5 reach in cooler and reach in freezer units in place at said storage area, operator in beginning stage of building walls, ceiling and sealing floors to turn area into food prep and storage area, but no plans have yet to be submitted or approved. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on arrival, roll up garage door opened in same area were food preparation was taking place. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Multiple areas thru kitchen, bars and prep areas where sealer missing from flooring, exposed cement. Floors not sealed under 3 compartment sink . Warning

Basic - Food being prepared in unapproved open garage . On arrival observed food items being prepped in a garage environment, all items were in raw state and easily moved to licensed kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Currently operator using garage area for food stored and serving, hot holding steam table in use, double stack oven in use, hot holding cabinet and 5 reach in cooler and reach in freezer units in place at said storage area, operator in beginning stage of building walls, ceiling and sealing floors to turn area into food prep and storage area, but no plans have yet to be submitted or approved. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon fryer oil containers stored directly on floor of kitchen Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Door jam to entrance to garage storage room in need of repair to close walls. Warning

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing over the gas stove Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop and 1 ice bucket that is inverted stored on unsanitized surface of top of ice machine, 2 other ice buckets not stored inverted under open ceiling tiles on top of ice machine Warning

Basic - Silverware/utensils, food storage containers dried on a towels/ wiping cloths Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Enter door of reach in cooler in storage room, case of unwashed peppers stored over ready to eat shredded cheese Warning