GATORZ BAR AND GRILL

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open container of raw beef over sweet potato fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator relocated raw beef to the bottom of Reach in Freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup at the interior of Dish Machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee scooping ice with a cup instead of an ice scoop. Educated the employee to use ice scoop with handles.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling above the food window entrance.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Employee placed beard guard over their beard. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at Dish Machine. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. 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 chili not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food items off. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple large spoon ladles not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution on the floor at kitchen. Operator replaced with a clean container and placed the sanitizer solution on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to the Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to the Walk in Cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to the Walk in Cooler. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at interior Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in front of the entrance to the interior Walk in Cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind and next to 3 compartment sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over curly fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed ice scoop chipped on the side at exterior ice machine. Operator discarded the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured at back exterior entrance of kitchen. Operator secured the tanks at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in front of Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed celery box on the floor under shelf at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on soiled surface at exterior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the choking sign. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind Walk in Cooler and Freezer handles. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over Mac and cheese bites at Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the raw beef to the proper location on the bottom of Reach in Freezer. Corrected On-Site

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.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked lid at ice machine. The operator in the process of repairing it.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles at ware washing area.

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

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.

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.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers at shelf. Operator placed in inverted position. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at Make Table. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed under 50ppm on test strip. Operator set up quaternary sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in ice bin at soda fountain machine next to interior bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed underneath at ware washing area 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Reach in Freezer.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area on the wall.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over mozzarella cheese sticks.

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/. Person in Charge. Meg James. The operator arrived before completing the inspection who is Food Safety Manager certified. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned the ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used to scoop ice from ice bin at soda fountain machine. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation