EXPRESS CAFE & MORE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw beef and raw chicken stored above ready to eat, fully cooked sausage patties in refrigerator. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat sauce (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding). Discarded meat sauce from Friday. Chicken was prepped this morning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink inside kitchen door Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in salt and sugar containers

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above grill

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerator has ice build up inside on top. Thermometer reading 45F

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Went through a change of ownership on August 9, 2024. Called the office to verify change of ownership application. No application on file. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in upright refrigerator Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink front counter.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils not stored inverted under prep table.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer door does not stay closed. Bungee cord used to secure door. Upright refrigerator has ice build up on fan, fan is not operating.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoned flour not labeled.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced tomatoes found dated 4/21 operator had cut them this morning and forgot to change date. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (98F - Hot Holding), operator began rapid reheat Sausage retemp at 168F Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: 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 2023-07-18: 30 days time extended Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white substance on dry storage shelf Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Above triple sink, educated operator on hazards to health for humans Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced tomatoes found dated 4/21 operator had cut them this morning and forgot to change date. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (98F - Hot Holding), operator began rapid reheat Sausage retemp at 168F Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator couldn't find manager card 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 soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink by entrance to kitchen Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bags on floor under front counter Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white substance on dry storage shelf Corrected On-Site Warning