MINI PITA

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator on texting on cell phone, then put on gloves and pass pita bread to employee without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 12-01-2025. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed continental cooler// cucumber tomato salad (46-47F - Cooling) overnight. Food did not reach 41F within 4 hours. Stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed continental cooler// cucumber tomato salad (46-47F - Cooling) overnight. Food did not reach 41F within 4 hours. Stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed continental cooler// cucumber tomato salad (46-47F - Cooling) overnight. Food did not reach 41F within 4 hours. Food stored inside deep bin, covered overnight. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. 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

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf inside kenmoore freezer in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawing raw mahi mahi and raw salmon, in low boy cooler, stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing. Per operator, fish stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator had employee remove fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 scoop stored inside rice bin in kitchen, handle in contact with food. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dish ware. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked chicken wings inside kitchen reach in freezer, both not commercially packaged. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above house made hot sauce, inside continental cooler in hallway. Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil cartons stored on floor in back storage area. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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 Dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at triple sink - bag of raw beef thawing at room temperature - 54F Cold Holding. Operator placed in refrigerator for proper thawing. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at display case behind front desk - milk desserts made onsite without date mark. As per operator items prepared 9/28/24. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at dishwasher station - sprayer bottle without label. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at triple sink - bag of raw beef thawing at room temperature - 54F. Operator placed in refrigerator for proper thawing. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at Handwashing station next to triple sink. Drain pipe leaking onto floor. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Observed Raw beef, commercially packaged, stored over raw fish, not commercially packaged, in freezer next to back storage area. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed Raw chicken, not commercially packaged, stored over raw calamari, not commercially packaged, inside cooler in kitchen. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler //hummus (53°F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (54°F - Cold Holding); diced cucumber salad (54°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 11 hours. Stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler //hummus (53°F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (54°F - Cold Holding); diced cucumber salad (54°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 11 hours. Stop sale.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint cans stored on top of reach in freezer next to back exit door. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife stored in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed Flip top cooler at cook-line unable to maintain foods 41°F or below for cold holding. Flip top cooler //hummus (53°F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (54°F - Cold Holding); diced cucumber salad (54°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 11 hours. Stop sale.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed ROP raw salmon, stored unopened, inside lowboy cooler at cook line. Educated cook on proper thawing procedure. Cook cut packaging open to allow oxygen flow. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on clean dish at cook line. Cook put away phone and removed plate. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil cartons stored on floor in back storage area. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 scoop stored inside rice bin in kitchen, handle in contact with rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and spoons stored in dirty water 76°F, at cook line. Cook put utensils in dish pit. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed double door cooler - cooked vegetables mix (46°F - Cooling Overnight); chicken soup (45°F - Cooling Overnight); rice (48°F - Cooling Overnight); cooked lemon potatoes (54°F - Cooling Overnight) Operator stated items cooked previous day,stored overnight in cooler. Items did not reach the 41°F or below cooling temperature within the 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed double door cooler - cooked vegetables mix (46°F - Cooling Overnight); chicken soup (45°F - Cooling Overnight); rice (48°F - Cooling Overnight); cooked lemon potatoes (54°F - Cooling Overnight) Operator stated items cooked previous day,stored overnight in cooler. Items did not reach the 41°F or below cooling temperature within the 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning

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 chlorine at 10 ppm. Attempt 2 additional test runs with no improvement. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb was stored over coconut sauce in the low boy on the cook line. Operator removed coconut sauce and stored away from raw Raw turkey stored above tzatziki in rear tall door cooler. Operator discarded the turkey. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken (45°F-47°F - Cold Holding) In double door cooler stored above 41°F. Operator states stored for 24 hours. Operator removed and stored in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can open with food debris. Operator removed and cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by chest freezer in ware-washing area. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in front counter glass reach in stored above food for service. Employee drink located on front service counter. Employee drink located on shelf in the rear of kitchen above prep table. Operator removed beverages and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in single door reach in freezer on cook line Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cooks tongs we're hanging on the cooks line oven door. Operator removed properly and stored in a dry container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container stating 11/15/2022. Operator removed labels and stated food was cooked 48 hours prior and marked food accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line make table cooler bottom shelf has accumulated food debris. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in reach in cooler located in the prep area. Warning