BERTA GRILL BAR RESTAURANT LLC

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. Observed no proof of training for Love F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Still observed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: - 2 live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen. - 1 live roach crawling on prep table in kitchen. - 1 live roach on floor in clean utensil storage area in kitchen. - 1 live roach crawling between flip top cooler and deep freezer next to cook line. - 1 live roach on floor between reach in cooler and reach in freezer in storage area containing refrigerators. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed: - 1 live roach crawling on lower shelf of steam table in kitchen. - 1 live roach on floor in storage area containing refrigerators. - 1 live roach crawling on floor next to flip top cooler. 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. Observed no proof of training for Love F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: - 2 live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen. - 1 live roach crawling on prep table in kitchen. - 1 live roach on floor in clean utensil storage area in kitchen. - 1 live roach crawling between flip top cooler and deep freezer next to cook line. - 1 live roach on floor between reach in cooler and reach in freezer in storage area containing refrigerators.

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 broth (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broth (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink next to flip top cooler.

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. Observed no proof of training for Love F.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed: - Approximately 3 dead roaches on floor in clean utensils storage area in kitchen. - 2 dead roaches on shelf holding clean utensils in storage area in kitchen. - 1 dead roach on floor between flip top and deep freezer next to cook line. - 1 dead roach on metal pan containing vegetables in flip top cooler next to cook line. - part of a dead roach on pot cover handle containing white rice in kitchen.

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 handle not stored above pickled vegetables in flip top cooler. PIC removed. Scoop handle not stored above corn Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed green bell peppers in glass front cooler in kitchen. Operator removed eggs and stored on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Three Live, small flying insects flying above wet mop next to exit door at the end of kitchen. Operator killed ,cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine over 200 ppm in kitchen, operator remade to chlorine 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee hired. (L.Geffrard) Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Two ounce soufflé cup used to scoop up pikliz inside flip top in kitchen . Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on top hand wash sink in kitchen. One dead roach on top storage shelf inside closet where unused pots are stored in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom reach in cooler door under flip top is not connected by both hinges. Door falling off when opened. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of plastic bottle water on floor at front counter. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Reach-in one door stainless steel freezer have accumulation of soil residues at the bottom shelf in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by the back door. Operator moved to mop sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Observed over 100 small flies on the wall and boxes under a prep table holding boxes of onions, sweet potatoes, and yellow yams. The flies were landing on the onions and on the boxes holding the other vegetables as well as the underside of the table and the wall above the prep table. The manager removed the box of onions and took it outside. 2. Observed over 10 small flies flying around and landing on spice containers, boxes of flour and single service items, and an open container of coffee on a shelf above a flip top cooler. Flies also landing on the wall above the flip top cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in the Europa glass door cooler. The employee rearranged the items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl with soiled wiping cloths in the rear kitchen hand wash sink. The employee removed the pan. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in the kitchen. The manager provided napkins for both sinks. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed the establishment has no chlorine. The manager acquired chlorine during the inspection. 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. 1. Observed in the flip top cooler, chicken stock not date marked. Per the employee the item was made yesterday. The employee added a date mark. 2. Observed in the Coca Cola cooler, jerk marinade not labeled, per the employee the item was made yesterday. The employee added the date mark. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils next to the steam table in water at 112°F. The manager took the utensils to the dish washing area to clean and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The employee cleaned and sanitized the microwave during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the restroom. Provided sign and it was posted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the screen door at the rear of the establishment kitchen does not self close.

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. The establishment needs a trash can near the front hand washing sink.