RED VELVET KITCHEN & GRILL

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed holding chicken and pork. Operator relocated to food quality bags. 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. Observed sweet potatoes, black eyed peas, per operator 30 hours. No date mark.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table. Operator cleaned sanitized and stored in food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cups on floor. Operator relocated to shelf.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for 2025 license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both kitchen handwash sinks. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed Esmarelda (server) and Reglan (cook) both more than 60 days, no food handler certification.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler, rice, beans, gravy, all per operator from 36 hrs prior. No date marks.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon removed from freezer just prior to inspection not removed from package. Operator opened and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary ppm 50. Operator increased to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed fan banging locally against large ice build up.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops thawing in standing water 39°F. Operator returned to cooler for proper thawing. 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. Emailed to operator.

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

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No posted consumer advisory. Provided operator via email. Operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 Restaurant license displayed. Operator printed and posted.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 zero (0) Quaternary in 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at steam table held in 78F water. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and held in hot 138F water on steam table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken (wings, gizzards) above pork chops and ground beef in reach in cooler. Operator relocated to correct shelves. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw turkey stored over drink ice in reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site