CHAR HUT 84

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers by the drive thru window. Operator removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in the fryer station.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (114F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (109F - Hot Holding) in front line steam table. As per operator, items were placed in steam table approximately 10 minutes ago. Operator increased the temperature on the steam table and brought the item back to 142F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink a splitter on the hose bibb missing a vacuum breaker.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk in freezer not smooth or durable.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave near the take out window with accumulation of food debris and grease. Operator cleaned properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee removed plastic bucket outside and returned and began portions onions without washing hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese (52F-54F - Cold Holding) in over stacked container per employee removed from walk-in cooler to station less than 1 hour. Employee placed in lower part of cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in rice container.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single serve items on the floor in storage area Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patties cold held at 44F in refrigerator at cookline. Per operator, patties transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on patties for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 02/05/2025

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with drinking water stored on dry storage floor.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cut lettuce cold held at 45F in front line cooler. Per operator, cut lettuce transfer from walk in cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer cut lettuce to walk in freezer for quick chill. -Observed hotdogs cold held in front line cooler at 44F. Per operator, hotdogs transfer from walk in cooler 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Operator replenished Corrected On-Site

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Observed a spatula with deep chipped. Manager discarded at will. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hotdogs at front line cold held at 44F. Per operator, items transfer from walk in cooler to front line cooler 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed hotdogs on ice bath for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at front line.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a small C02 tank in dry storage not secured.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents throughout kitchen areas.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cheese sauce(115°F - Reheating)since 8:30am, at 10:30am. Reviewed proper reheating for hot holding procedures with operator. Operator put cheese sauce on grill to reheat to 165°F or above. Reheated to 167°F Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue on true freezer doors, at cook line.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook engaging in food prep at front counter, no beard guard. Cook put beard guard on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease under deep fryers in kitchen.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed rust inside top of ice machine

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with hat hair exposed in the in the back.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cut lettuce on the floor in walk-in cooler. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date mark sticker on third pan on rack above three compartment sink

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration date 12/1/2022

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers stored over hot dogs in walk-in cooler. Employee reversed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table near cook line Swiss/American cheese 47°F double panned. Chef removed bottom pan. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling vents with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located above triple sink.

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Rust in the top inside ice machine.

Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector emailed poster to operator. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance on nozzle of milk shake machine located at front counter. Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of both microwaves located above soda station with built up food debris and grease build up. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine located in ware washing area with black mold like substance

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee thawing chili in hand washing sink located in kitchen. Operator removed chili to walk in Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents in drive thru area, in ware washing area above sanitized pans, above bread prep area at front counter and above steam table at front counter with black mold like substance and dust.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on prep table located in kitchen on table at front counter beside microwave, on shelf with single service items at front counter.

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at fry station and front counter with hair not covered. Advised operator to use the baseball char hut caps instead of visors.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans in ware washing area not properly air dried. Per operator pans were washed on 9/2 at night when closing

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing above grill station located on cook line .

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles of scoops touching sugar in container located beside ice tea machine. Employee removed stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector emailed choking poster. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers gaskets located beside walk in cooler,and front counter with black and green mold like substance. Observed gaskets of walk in cooler with mold like substance.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chili being thawed in hand washing sink at room temperature.. Operator removed chili and placed in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on prep table located in kitchen area not in sanitizing solution Observed wet wiping cloth on shelf beneath microwave shelf at front counter.not in sanitizing solution Operator stored correctly in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle containers stored in sugar and rice containers. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout, soiled gaskets, and soiled hood filters. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cups with straw in front area next to oven.and on prep area throughout kitchen area. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets on the same shelf with bottled water Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male and female wearing visors with exposed hair. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Hood filter missing from above char and flat top grill Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in freezer gasket Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes not stored in solution throughout. Priority: Basic