LEVEL TWENTYNINE

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Observed same. Time extended 59 days. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Observed same. Time Extended

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction for corvina, used for ceviche. Operator will cook corvina when ordered. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler 3// cooked white rice (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; stored above chill line inside cooler. Operator put foods inside walk inside reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lids stored inside hand wash sinks next behind cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks next to dish pit. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine, in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cup stored inside flour bin, in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bins of limes not stored 6 inches off the floor, inside walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and ladles stored in 78F standing water. Warning

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher machine not working. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. 1) Flip top-garlic and oil (48F - Cold Holding) yellow spicy sauce (51F - Cold Holding), per operator food stored less than 4 hours. Observed flip top missing cover. Employee moved TCS foods to a working unit that maintains time temperature control food to 41F or below. -butter (72F - Cold Holding), observed butter on grill station, per employee food held less than 4 hours, employee removed and placed ice bath for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hoses of sushi display cooler inside sink. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep station Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep station, kitchen area. Hot and cold water completely shut off. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Cooking equipment and food containers inside . Sanitizer compartment with food residues. Employee cleaned. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. First flip top in cook line, broken cover, not keeping title temperature control food to 41F or below. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of flower and rice not covered, in dry goods storage area. Observed broken container covers. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops on floor. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -bar counter. -cook line Observed several cloths on prep tab,e in cook line. Employee removed and placed on sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed same Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed same Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2023-11-13: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flying insects around rear kitchen, not landing on food. -1 flying insect around dishwasher area, not landing on food Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. Ceviche station-flip top-Clam (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); sweet potatoes (51F-Cold Holding ) per employee food held less tha than 4 hours. Employee moved food items from unit , iced added for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In rear kitchen, front of triple sink. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -bar area -ceviche station Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All floor drains around kitchen area, build up of food debris and soil. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of rice and flour without cover, employee placed covers. Warning

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. Sushi rice, per operator made two hours ago, Employee labeled Warning

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 form Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. 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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment offer sushi rolls made with sushi rice form emailed Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. belt bag on top of microwave, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area, bar area. -Ceviche station - 10 flying insects inside HWS flying around drainer, no contact with food. Employee killed flying insects, cleaned and sanitized area. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. WIF-Beef skirt over tomatoes pulp and noodles. Employee placed RTE food on top of raw meat. Corrected On-Site Warning

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/ expired 12/28/2022 Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area- Blender jars and spoon inside sink, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up of black like substance, employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cook line top of microwave, wallet, glasses and car keys. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area, under HWS Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Three garbage bags around dumpster Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ceviche station- HWS, build up of food debris Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -7 rodent droppings inside storage cabinet of soda dispenser lines by expo station in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right side flip top ; home made sauce (60F - Cold Holding); peas and beans (50F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than 4 hours, employee moved food back to WIC and ice bath for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Handyman tools stored on same storage rack on corn bags and skewers kit. Employee removed tools. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun on bar area, employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ceviche station, Employee provided Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door, right site bottom Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line - under cooking equipment, both sides, substantial build up of food debris and grease Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. 4 Garbages bags on ground, outside dumpster. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 6 Floor drains along cook line and rear kitchen, build up of food debris Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. HWS sink in bar area. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooling drawers, under grill and stove, build up of food debris, grease and water Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of flour, breaded, not cover, back entrance, Employee covered Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers ceviche made with raw fish. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restrooms Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and cell phone, seating on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of rice, storage area, Employee placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter- excessive build up of grease Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Two wiping cloths, Seating on cook line prep table, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - 1.) Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed plate of raw tuna stored over jug of orange juice. Operator stored items properly. Corrected on site. 2.) Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flies flying around in dish wash area. Observed flying around landing on hood fixture above high temp dish machine and on metal rack above dirty dish pit. Operator attempted to kill and sanitized area. Warning

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. After 3 attempts observed bar dish machine at 0ppm. Operator stated will call service technician and plans to ware wash at high temp dish machine in kitchen area until resolved. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in rear kitchen area near swing door entry. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Advised operator that employees engaging in food preparation needs proper hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood interior and hood filters at cook line. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin of flour and sugar not labeled in dry storage area. Warning