PETES PLACE

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of ibuprofen stored on divider between front and rear counter tops used for food prep such as cutting fruits. Operator removed and stored appropriately.

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 dish machine in warewashing area at 0 ppm of chlorine. Operator attempted to retest, unable to get improved reading. Operator contacted tech. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch mask while cutting and coring honeydew. Operator had employee wash hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2021.

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strips stored on walls on cook line and in ware wash area above clean dishes. Operator removed and discarded products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored in wall-in cooler above sauces and produce.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line - country gravy (125°F - Hot Holding), item is uncovered, operator stirred and inspector rechecked at 168°F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certifications expired for P.J. Armatas 07/05/2016, N.R. Ferro 08/16/2019, J. Maxwell 06/10/2019, A.J. Armatas 03/26/2019, S. Battle 09/03/2020, R. Ferro 09/03/2020, D. A. Fortner 07/22/2019, R. Ferro 09/03/2020, P. Rivera 09/03/2020 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed handwash sink on cook line in kitchen with separate hot and cold water faucets. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing soap at handwash sink in kitchen cook line. Repeat Violation

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 employee training expired for G. Ruria 02/28/2019, Matthew 02/28/19, P. Rivera JR. 02/28/2019, A. Wilson 01/30/2021, C. Velez 02/01/2021.. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink in kitchen cook line hot water provided from faucet is only able to reach 84°F. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in rear kitchen with mold like growth on plastic guard. Operator wiped down at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves with spices, canned goodies, vinegar in dry storage. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with heavy grooves. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on shelf at front counter above strainer, trays and pans for food service. Operator removed and discarded water bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Food products in boxes stored on floor in freezer and cooler. Stored on floor from previous day. Operator removed and stored appropriately on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored at front counter shelf, uncovered/unprotected. Operator removed and stored appropriately in container with lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaged in food preparation on cook line touch mask while handling bagel for service. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip (Hot Shot, Labeled Contains DiChlorvids) on cook line at wall above hand sink. Operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cook line steam - cheese sauce (62°F - Hot Holding), per operator heated this morning and stored on top of steam table. Item out of temperature, operator reheated to 191°F and stored in steam table. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certifications expired for P Rivera expired 09/03/2020 D Fortner expired 07/22/2019 R Ferro expired 09/03/2020 S Battle expired 09/03/2020 A Armatas expired 03/26/2018 N Ferro expired 08/16/2019 J Maxwell expired 06/10/2019 P Armatas expired 07/05/2016.

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed handwash sink in back kitchen area with two separate spigots with hose bibbs for hot and cold water.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at front counter by slicer with drinks and other items stored in handwash sink. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink by slicer at front line missing paper towels. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink by slicer at front line missing soap. Repeat Violation

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 employee training expired 01/30/2021.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed operator scooping home fries with sauce bowl on cook line. Operator removed and replaced with coffee cup with handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board heavily stained and with heavy cut marks on window line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at front counter with heavy grease build up.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored above coffee machine unprotected. Operator removed and stored in container and covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cook line not stored in solution inbetween uses. Operator stored in solution at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation