PEARL OF THE ISLAND CARIBBEAN CUISINE

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. 1. Employee picked up food from floor with gloved hands and continued food preparation without removing gloves and washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator, employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Walk in cooler: container of raw fish stored over ready to eat pepper sauce. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) operator remade solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink substance stored above triple sink, identified as quaternary sanitizer. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Plastic food container with no handle stored in bulk rice, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor area by triple sink soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Bulk container of plantains stored on floor, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair throughout kitchen. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of 1. juice reach-in-cooler. 2. Cookline reach in cooler next to fryer. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. stewed chicken gravy (83F - Hot Holding). As per operator foods prepared today. Food kept here until replacement is needed, as per operator.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk container of rice

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in 2 door lowboy freezer

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket directly on floor in cook line

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on prep tables in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Observed at callback same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Container of cut cabbage stored on floor. Operator elevated 2. Box of raw pork for prep stored on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Observed at callback same Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, raw fish stored over unwashed celery. Operator moved celery to top shelf Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and surrounding area soiled with food debris. Operator moved can opener to dish area to clean Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink on cook line, no paper towels provided. Operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, buckets of raw beef and marinade stored on floor. Operator moved items to shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Printed hand out and provided to operator. operator posted Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vent over over kitchen storage shelf soiled with dust

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of beans stored on kitchen floor operator elevated to shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in kitchen two door freezer

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood soiled with grease

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on kitchen cook line not store in sanitizer solution. Operator stored in sanitizer solution Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple cooked items in walk in cooler date marked for more than 7 days. Prep date within 7 days. Discussed proper date marking with operator. Operator instructed employees to start re dating items Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Broken knife/missing handle in use. 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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Large pot of beans stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. All cooked foods stored in walk in cooler stored uncovered. Operator instructed employees to start covering food items Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pain reliever on shelf by dry spices at back of kitchen opposite reach in freezer. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee replaced gloves after moving trash can back into kitchen without first washing hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well, boiled crab (79-146F - Hot Holding). Top portions of crabs above holding liquid. Per manager cooked and in line less than 2 hours. Top portions returned to stove to reheat and extra liquid added to containers. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer sink reading greater than 500ppm quaternary. Manager drained and remade sink to proper 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket reading greater than 500ppm quaternary. Manager remade to correct 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

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. Bulletin provided to be posted.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle above triple sink. Employee labeled as sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil containers and bucket of marinade on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple good items in reach in cooler and walk in not covered. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw ground beef stored over cases with lettuce. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on on can opener blade. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: 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 on cooked pork and chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items were cooked on 07/23/2023. None of the above mentioned TCS foods items removed from walk-in cooler within the last 48 hours. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at mop sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at hand between prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shields missing in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with TCS food items stored in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

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. A poster has been given to the operator.

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

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed meatballs and chicken stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Per operator, items were cooked on 2/18/2023. Operator correctly date marked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense rice. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepairs. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed interior of Delfield refrigerator soiled with accumulation of old food residue.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with rice in dry storage area. -Observed various uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler not covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed cases with unwashed vegetables stored over cooked meats in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed cooked ground meat cooling in walk-in cooler at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, item has been cooling from overnight. See stop sale

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. Observed cooked ground meat cooling in walk-in cooler at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, item has been cooling from overnight. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked turkey and pork cold held in kitchen at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, both items removed from walk-in cooler 40 minutes prior to inspection. Operator place items in walk-in cooler on ice pack . Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash her hands in 3 compartment sink.

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/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 03/24/2022

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at front line.

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 ground meat stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item was cooked on 11/6/2022.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense salt and rice. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of heavy black mold like substance buildup on AC vents in kitchen.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean food containers stored on floor next to handwash sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed a open container with drinking water stored on food preparation table.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food storage shelf.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed Deerfield freezer gasket in disrepairs. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen and walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on back dock hose.

Intermediate - In walk-in cooler, ambient air thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food from rice and flour containers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above door to kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler and freezer in poor repair.

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing fluorescent cover in prep area.

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was not running/dripping. Operator started running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair.in kitchen

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage at 48°-50°

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

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