THE LOFT BAR & GRILL

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 Housemade Blue Cheese Dressing - Buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding); Housemade Ranch Dressing - Buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line. A temperature was not taken today. Issued stop sale on items. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pasta (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced Provolone Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Housemade Blue Cheese Dressing - Buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding); Housemade Ranch Dressing - Buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line. Issued stop sale on items in cooler longer than 4 hours, other items iced down for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on dry storage shelf next to walk-in cooler and on top of ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of dust on fan guards in both walk-in coolers and at ventilation fan in rear of kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Presence of pests, observed 1 live black snake in between wall and 1 door reach in freezer at prep area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Containers of raw chicken, raw ground beef patty's stored on shelf directly above cartons of cream in walk-in cooler near cookline. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under mop sink with hose attached Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brenda B. Nathaniel B. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added an outdoor storage shed behind the building storing 1 chest freezer, 1 vertical freezer and dry storage food items. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in outdoor storage shed storing dry food items, a chest freezer and a vertical freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0ppm - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: 0ppm, dishes being washed in machine. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under mop sink with hose attached Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended

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. Emailed digital copy to operator - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brenda B. Nathaniel B. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added an outdoor storage shed behind the building storing 1 chest freezer, 1 vertical freezer and dry storage food items. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed digital copy to operator - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in outdoor storage shed storing dry food items, a chest freezer and a vertical freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Time Extended

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. 0ppm

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced cooked beef in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under mop sink with hose attached Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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 digital copy to operator

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brenda B. Nathaniel B.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added an outdoor storage shed behind the building storing 1 chest freezer, 1 vertical freezer and dry storage food items. Dish machine added by 3 compartment sink

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.

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. Emailed digital copy to operator

Basic - Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In server area

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Sauerkraut next to hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in outdoor storage shed storing dry food items, a chest freezer and a vertical freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles hung on dry storage rack shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand sink. Employee removed. Employee began to attempt to thaw shrimp in hand wash sink. Discussed proper thawing methods as well as hand wash sink limitations. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two sheds behind restaurant housing beer, single service as well as dry food items. No plans available. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed from 2022. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on dry storage rack and walk in cooler shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind ice machine has substantial amount of clutter and dirt/debris Warning

Basic - Floors, walls and ceilings not maintained smooth and durable. Two sheds housing beer, single service items and dry food items added behind restaurant have plywood floors, metal and rafter walls/ceilings. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelf on cook line is rusted and pitted. Warning