ANNES PARADISE TAKEOUT & CATERING RESTAURANT INC

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of establishment has a gap to surface of door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed water in hand wash sink at cook line slowly draining. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Observed same. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed peppers. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf, Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table by cook line, cut lettuce (58°fF - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held out for one hour. Operator moved items to cooler.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, no paper towels provided at handwashing sink. Employee provided paper towels, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 has no training, hired less than one month. Emailed employee reporting agreement

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. One employee has no proof of training.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In kitchen, employee preparing plantains with food stored over unwashed floor.

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in chest freezer, meat stored not covered. Operator covered food Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Only sanitizer.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, the turkey, chicken, beef, observed in walk in cooler made 24-36 hours prior, no date marks. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in bulk cornmeal.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed multiple clean pots stored directly on the floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Observed condensation drain line in walk in cooler leaking above food storage area.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in chest freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 1 new employee with no proof that he has informed of his responsibility as it relates to reporting agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Still observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 mark on cooked legume, chicken and turkey stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all above mentioned food items cooked on 03/24/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: At the time of callback inspection, no date marked found on various food items found in walk in cooler from 03/24/2025. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Still observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Observed a drain cover missing in kitchen at cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water cover floor surface next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. -Observed cases with produces stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of Crome refrigerator with exposed insulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Crome refrigerator at cookline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with single use containers stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located by rear kitchen exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of small freezer chest in storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of round foil take out containers stored on the floor in storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023 less than 60 days

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in thermometer reading 70F. All products were at proper temperature.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter handwashing sink cover by a piece of wood used as a shelf.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using handwashing to rinse a wiping cloth.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at front counter and kitchen. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corn meal

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2017 Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on dry storage rack next to walk in cooler employee removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler.

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 handle in contact with rice.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer chest 2 containers of meat and 1 container of fish.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cell phone and then engage in peeling plantains without washing hands.

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. Emailed operator bulletin Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Observed no paper towels in bathroom located in rear of kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag under prep table opposite togo containers. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottles of fruit champagne on floor in storage area. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop bucket.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table next to Togo items. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/01/2021 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket on water in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags under prep table next to to go containers. Operator removed bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of Plantains on floor in kitchen in front white chest freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee exchange money with customer and return to kitchen to prepare food with no hand wash. Operator washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nancy Victor expired 08/05/2022

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket of soap water in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (1) Observed employee bag in kitchen on prep table next to prepared food. (2) Observed a cell phone in kitchen on prep table next to canned goods.

Basic - Food stored on floor. (1) Observed a case of Plantains on floor in kitchen. Operator stored properly. (2) Observed clean pots on floor in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Operator moved to back 3 compartment to clean again. 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 in kitchen, a cup with handle in direct contact with rice in rice container.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Provided hand wash sign to operator. Operator posted sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed (2) containers of meat in the white chest freezer in kitchen not covered. Operator covered properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2021. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-13: License expired 12/01/2021. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter HWS- observed wiping cloth stored inside HWS. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen pot rack- observed pots and hotel pans stored not inverted.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen across from deep freezer dry storage shelf- observed employee personal bag on dry storage shelf next to bbq sauce.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen at deep freezer- observed container of oil and case of plantains being stored on the floor.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Main kitchen prep table- observed interior of microwave soiled. Main kitchen walk-in cooler- observed gasket soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main kitchen at walk in cooler- observed reach in cooler shelves with rusted.

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Main kitchen under 3 compartment sink- observed sanitizer solution soiled and dirty.