THE BLACK BEANS

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In Asber reach in cooler by dish machine, bread stored in standard printed plastic to go bags. Manager moved to clear food grade bag during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Grista reach in cooler by window, raw marinated chicken above raw pork. Manager rearranged for proper separation. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On make table opposite cook line, under no temperature control, raw shell eggs (86F - Ambient). Per manager removed from cooler approximately 30-45 minutes). Manager placed eggs back in reach in to rechill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) In front counter glassfront, house made flans missing date marks. Per employee, prepared two days ago. 2) In multiple reach in coolers in kitchen, containers of black beans, cooked pork, and chicken missing date marks. Per manager prepared 2-3 days ago.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open top beverage container on shelf with spices above kitchen make table. Manager removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open top beverage container on shelf with spices above kitchen make table. Manager removed beverage and placed lid with straw on container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf next to open spice containers at kitchen make table. Manager removed phone.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between lowboy cooler and prep table at cook line. Manager removed knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave at cook line. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fronts of reach in freezers and coolers by cook line soiled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Next unannounced Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked onions in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw shrimp in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked rice and beans prepared 2 days ago in reach in cooler not date marked, operator dated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed throughout walls and ceiling Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed to ware washing area Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave and ovens. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwave Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (97F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

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/

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple prepared items held over 24 hours not date marked. Discussed date marking with operator

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed across from reach in coolers

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door low top on cook line

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and touch raw beef, employee proceeded to grab clean plate for platting order. Instructed employee proper hand washing and gloves wearing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed 2 bags of raw beef in reach in freezer stored in direct contact in non food-grade bag.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw tenderized beef over raw fish in 2 door cooler across stove. Operator inverted product to proper placement.

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.

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.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on kitchen floor next to stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris throughout kitchen in refrigerators and freezers gaskets and handles. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at flip top prep table not stored in sanitizer bucket between use. Operator placed in solution. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 badly dented can with peeled tomatoes on storage shelf.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over ripe plantains in asber freezer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes cold held at 62F on prep table. Per operator, potatoes transfer from reachin cooler to cookline 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed item in freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food container stored in handwash sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on tomato sauce stored in refrigerator. Per operator, sauce cooked on 03/23/2024. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezers and coolers doors throughout kitchen soiled with accumulation of old food residue. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on floor throughout kitchen and dry storage areas.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in crack between flip top cooler and prep table.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in microwave. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of food debris and slime buildup on beverage air refrigerator gaskets.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at all reach in coolers and reach in freezer.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed in main at kitchen hood ventilation system.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen oven- observed 2 tongs hanging on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table at across from stove- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed bread inside plastic packaging being stored on the floor. Employee removed bread from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cold holding unit cutting board at cook line-observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the Grista reach in cooler, roast beef (47-51 - Cooling). Per the manager the item was placed in the cooler around 12am. It has been 10 hours.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the Grista reach in cooler, roast beef (47-51 - Cooling). Per the manager the item was placed in the cooler around 12am. It has been 10 hours.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the prep table, French toast batter (65 - Cold Holding). Per the manager the item was made 20 minutes prior. The manager placed the item on ice to quick-chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Battery is flat in probe thermometer.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in the flip top cooler, iceberg lettuce not date marked. Per the manager the item was prepared yesterday. Observed in the low boy, black beans not date marked. Per the manager the item was prepared yesterday. Manager added date marks. Corrected On-Site

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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris next to the Grista cooler abd chest freezer.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink near the back door of the kitchen.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: Observed same. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed requirements with operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: Observed same. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind Asber Freezer and behind the Grista Reach-in and chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: Floor of accumulated grease behind the Amber freezer. Observed same behind chest freezer and Grista cooler. Time Extended