LOCAL RESTAURANT

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024 Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Pic Elder Decius Warning

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided 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. Employee employed 2 weeks ago. Emailed form to operator. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand washing sink. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup in piklizs container operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chests gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cook line. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fruit juice in self serving reach in. Operator labeled and dated. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Main kitchen Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer chest gaskets soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired. December 1 2021. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over containers of cooked onions. Operator placed on lower shelf Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler legumes (51F - Cold Holding); beef stock (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (55F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (53F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler legumes (51F - Cold Holding); beef stock (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (55F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (53F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) not prep or portion today per operator items stored over 24 hours. See stop sale.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at the mop 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/

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of white vinegar stored on floor underneath spice rack. Observed bag of onions on floor of walk in cooler. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers by ware washing area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Working containers of sugar and flour removed from original container not identified by common name.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed mop sink with no back flow preventer attached. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Still observed Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-02: Still observed 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Still observed Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-02: Still Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with cracks and holes in kitchen area and front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Still observed Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-02: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with torn gaskets and walk in cooler with torn gasket, gaskets missing on the interior and entrance of walk in floor rusted and not easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Still observed Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-02: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed lights burned out in kitchen area with light shields missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Still observed Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-02: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed ceiling lights not covered with light shields in kitchen area above prep shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Still observed Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-02: Still observed Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in hot holding unit being used as a storage unit for clean sanitized utensils and chicken bouillon. Observed 1 live roach behind stove in the kitchen area. Observed approximately 20 live roaches under prep table above containers with rice, sugar flour and beans. Observed 1 live roach running on bean container under prep shelf on cookline Observed 1 live roach crawling on 5 gallon container of oil on the floor in kitchen area Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor towards reach in cooler. Approximately 10 live roaches in storage unit where clean and sanitized pots and utensils are stored next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. Approximately 10 live roaches under table where microwave is kept next to three compartment sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Approximately 10 live roaches under shelf where microwave is stored in kitchen Approximately 5 under expeditor window Approximately 20 live under prep table in front of three compartment sink 5 live in storage unit used to store clean and sanitized untensils. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping in the reach in freezer located in kitchen beside oven. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on floor beside stove cooking uncovered cornmeal Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on prep shelf in front of microwave and rice cooker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: No rodent dropping observed Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed mop sink with no back flow preventer attached. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Still observed 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: 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 all TCS food items in reach in cooler not date marked. Per Operator food items were made 07/27. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with cracks and holes in kitchen area and front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on the floor beneath the hand washing sink. approximately 20 dead roaches under oven in the kitchen. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches behind stove in use cooking cornmeal in kitchen area Observed approximately ten dead roaches stored in container with clean sanitized utensils in kitchen area Observed approximately 30 dead roaches under dry storage shelf stored with spices in kitchen area Observed approximately twenty dead roaches on floor beside kitchen aid reach in cooler in kitchen area Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in light shields above prep table in the kitchen area. Approximately 10 dead roaches in reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Approximately 10 dead roaches under handwash sink Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with torn gaskets and walk in cooler with torn gasket, gaskets missing on the interior and entrance of walk in floor rusted and not easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed lights burned out in kitchen area with light shields missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed ceiling lights not covered with light shields in kitchen area above prep shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-31: Still observed Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw tilapia being stored over hot dog in the kitchen aid reach in cooler in kitchen area 2) Observed shell eggs being stored over bottled and can beverages Operator stored product properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in hot holding unit being used as a storage unit for clean sanitized utensils and chicken bouillon. Observed 1 live roach behind stove in the kitchen area. Observed approximately 20 live roaches under prep table above containers with rice, sugar flour and beans. Observed 1 live roach running on bean container under prep shelf on cookline Observed 1 live roach crawling on 5 gallon container of oil on the floor in kitchen area Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor towards reach in cooler. Approximately 10 live roaches in storage unit where clean and sanitized pots and utensils are stored next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. Approximately 10 live roaches under table where microwave is kept next to three compartment sink in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping in the reach in freezer located in kitchen beside oven. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on floor beside stove cooking uncovered cornmeal Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on prep shelf in front of microwave and rice cooker. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not changing gloves between task. Employee cleaned freezer, then portioned cornmeal, raw meat and washed sink without changing gloves. Warning

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 prepped pickleys at 64°F made on 07/27. See Stop Sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prepped pickleys at 64°F made on 07/27. See Stop Sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed macaroni and cheese at 110°F hot holding in steam-well. Operator increase heat. Corrective action 2) Observed sautéed onions at 116°F, boiled plantains 106°F and boiled eggs 106°F on shelf next to cook line. Per operator products were cooked at 7am, time now 10:30. Operator reheated to 171°F. Corrected on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored on shelf under prep table next to flour and rice in kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed mop sink with no back flow preventer attached. Warning

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Inspector sent operator poster. Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Operator was educated on hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with unclean pots and pans in kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all TCS food items in reach in cooler not date marked. Per Operator food items were made 07/27. Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed heavy grease build up on fryer and stoves. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with cracks and holes in kitchen area and front counter Warning

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean sanitized utensils stored on racks with heavy grease build up. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on the floor beneath the hand washing sink. approximately 20 dead roaches under oven in the kitchen. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches behind stove in use cooking cornmeal in kitchen area Observed approximately ten dead roaches stored in container with clean sanitized utensils in kitchen area Observed approximately 30 dead roaches under dry storage shelf stored with spices in kitchen area Observed approximately twenty dead roaches on floor beside kitchen aid reach in cooler in kitchen area Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in light shields above prep table in the kitchen area. Approximately 10 dead roaches in reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened beverages on prep table in front of three compartment sink in kitchen area. Observed opened bottle of water being stored in reach in colder with prepped items. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink not set up correctly with no sanitizer solution. Operator set up 3 compartment sink properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with torn gaskets and walk in cooler with torn gasket, gaskets missing on the interior and entrance of walk in floor rusted and not easily cleanable. Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors with cracked tiles in front of three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon oil containers stored on floor under dry storage area by walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice build up in all 3 reach in freezers in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1)Observed handles of utensil in use touching cornmeal, flour, and rice. 2) Observed in use utensils stored in container touching sugar. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and stove heavily soiled with grease build up and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed lights burned out in kitchen area with light shields missing. Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed ceiling lights not covered with light shields in kitchen area above prep shelf. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector sent operator poster. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several containers of cooked fish and chicken stored in kitchen aid reach in cooler not covered in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw turkey thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink with dirty dishes stored on the left and right in the other compartments of sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1)Observed all walls soiled with heavy grease build up throughout kitchen area. 2) Observed floor under cookline with heavy grease build up. Warning

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor from the hand washing sink with no PVC pipe attached and water draining directly from 3 compartment sink on floor. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in dirty water by mop sink area. Observed wet mop not hung to dry by hand wash sink. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep shelf in front of microwave. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed all working containers with flour, rice, beans, sugar not labeled under prep table in kitchen Warning