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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine test kit used for quat sanitizer

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of potatoes in walk In cooler stored less than 6 inches off the floor

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Observed food stored reach in shopping bags in freezer .

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed a bag with potatoes stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep station.

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 walk in cooler. Per operator items, sauce made a day ago more than 24 hours. Operator correctly date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in dishwashing area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out containers stored on floor at front line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with precooked food item stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Three-compartment sink not cleaned after being used for food preparation or washing wiping cloths before being used for warewashing. -Observed operator used 3 compartment sink for food preparation and then to rinse clean food containers before clean and sanitized.

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 walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce prepared more than 24 hours. Operator correctly date marked on Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with various cleaning chemicals in prep station. Operator labeled bottles Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in-use wet wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser sanitizer in prep station.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed splash guard needed between prep and hand wash sinks. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time Extended

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed uncovered steam table with tamales on front counter. Operator covered

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw ground beef stored over cases with plantains in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate plantains. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed splash guard needed between handwash sink and prep sink in kitchen

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with potatoes stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown substances buildup on can opener holster.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator placed under running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned . Flip top; ham (50F - Cold Holding); American cheese (51F - Cold Holding), per manager food held for two hours, observed food stored above the rim line, employee split food in different containers, added ice for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 3 leches dessert, caramel pudding , opened on 9/11, employee placed date labels. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shredded fried fries. Per operator food held one hour ago, operator placed time label.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers eggs to customers preferences, poster emailed. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with white substance, above prep table in rear kitchen, employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil below prep sink floor. Operator placed gallon, 6 inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. WIC-container of salsa handle touching food. Employee removed and placed utensils with longer handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm), employee discarded and made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed a piece of raw steak to place on grill, then grab loaf of bread to make a sandwich. After instructed employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Heating tray- fried fries (78F - Hot Holding), per employee food last less than two hours. Advised operator to place fried fried pies on time. Form provided and explained Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. RIC- front counter, assorted desserts, Per operator food held since Sunday, employee dated Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixing dough, rear kitchen, encrusted with food debris and grease

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In rear kitchen, hot water faucet doesn't provided hot water, and does not have pressure

Basic - Food stored on floor.Two bags of French fries in WIC, Employee placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -HWS next to mop sink, hot water faucet is not working properly. -Mop sink , cold water faucet is completely shut off

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on front counter, next to single service cups and straws, Employee moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -Observed employee touch raw steak, then touch raw onions and sliced cheese to prepare order, no glove change/hand wash. Notified Operator of employee improper glove change and hand wash, operator instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sliced ham (48-51°F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50-53°F - Cold Holding) in sandwich station flip top make table in kitchen. Operator states holding less than four hours, instructed to move to low boy cooler to chill.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed mold like substance in self service soda dispenser in dining room. Operator properly cleaned/sanitized ice chute. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed food preparation area hand wash sink blocked by metal cover and knife. Employee unblocked sink. 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/ -Observed Certified Food Manager on duty with 4 employees at time of Inspection.

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container holding fried potatoes chips stored next to hand wash sink behind front counter in kitchen. -Observed container of cooking oil stored on floor next to dry storage shelf in kitchen. Employee removed from floor. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed gaskets soiled at lowboy reach in cooler underneath grill Station in kitchen. -Observed fire suppression line soiled with grease residue in kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed wet cloth stored on prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed container holding sugar stored at coffee maker/counter in kitchen.

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed tamales stored in front counter Bain Marie not protected. Operator covered with lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flies in office area in kitchen. No food contact, operator instructed to immediately terminate flies. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee face mask stored on slicer in kitchen.Employee removed mask and sanitized slicer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -Observed tongs stored on Warmer door handle at front counter. -Observed tongs stored on fryer station hot holding unit behind front counter.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Observed paper bowls and plastic to-go containers stored on sandwich make table not inverted/protected. Operator properly inverted container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation