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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken(50F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (54F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken(50F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (54F - Cold Holding)

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink in the warewashing area with glasses and plates in it.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strip for chlorine.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and chicken in the freezer prepared over 24 hours, observed all food in the walk in cooler not date marked.

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

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in gaskets on the cook torn and missing.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of onions stored on the floor in the rest of the restaurant/dining area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged next to the ice machine.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in make table on the cook line with exposed insulation.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in any of the coolers.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the unisex restroom, or at the hand sink in the warewashing area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the reach in freezer and the walk in cooler soiled. Observed fan guards soiled.in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef and chicken in the walk in freezer not covered.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in the warewashing sink with no running water.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on bulk foods prepared over 24 hours according to operator. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not available at time of inspection.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in co ed restroom or hand sink in prep area in rear of kitchen next to the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Advil by prep table front counter. The operator removed bottle of medication. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work in preparing food without washing hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Observed operator touching shirt and shirt while engaging in food preparation and the operator changed gloves but never washed hands during inspection. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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 in walk-in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cow tong (98F - Hot Holding); grilled onions (92F - Hot Holding); green pepper (111F - Hot Holding). The operator discarded green peppers and grilled onions but reheated cow tong on stove top. See Reheating Temperature for Cow Tong. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket to strong. The operator added water to correct the wiping cloth solution. Corrected On-Site 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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, chicken and orange rice not date marked in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed operator chewing gum while preparing food. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water in floor by walk-in cooler door and boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed license expired 12/01/2024. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Operator stated employee training should be done soon, but, is not completed at this time.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

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 chicken wings and beef in walk-in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemicals test strips for quaternary or chlorine testing when sanitizing equipment. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink on the cook line.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available at time of 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored on front cook line between prep table and the wall.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on prep table on front cook line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on front cookline damaged and torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet handles missing at hand wash sink on the front cook line.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris on microwave oven on the cook line.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in walk in or reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler fan guards. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored cooked beef tongue in walk in freezer uncovered/ not protected. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above spinach.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink with a spoon and metal cooking pan inside the sink area.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand-washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

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. Observed no employee reporting health forms available at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked bulk tubs of beef in walk in freezer not properly date marked.

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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in shared restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current business license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler doors torn.

Basic - Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared bathroom be maintained. The shared bathroom was not maintained. Observed toilet seat missing in shared restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in walk in cooler or reach in coolers.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with food debris and dust.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk tubs of cooked beef in reach in freezer, frozen solid and uncovered.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in back prep area and walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice and sugar not labeled.

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 and printed appropriate handout. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line.

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 and printed appropriate handout. Corrective Action Taken

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.

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

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in women's bathroom Repeat Violation

Basic - Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared bathroom be maintained. The shared bathroom was not maintained. Observed toilet seat missing in the 1 shared bathroom. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed employee hosing down the ground where evidence of strong odor of chemical was detected. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared bathroom be maintained. The shared bathroom was not maintained. Observed missing toilet seat in shared restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. No floor tile around perimeter of restaraunt. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand wash sign in bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink presently connected. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Observed water lines attached to mop sink, sink is still not connected to water source or drain. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed light can be seen through bottom of back exit door which is closed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage, mozzarella cheese, etc in reachin cooler across from cookine 50F. Product moved to walkin cooler for cooling and cold holding Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: Mozzarella cheese 48°F, beef 49°F , etc in reachin cooler across from cookline . Product moved to another cooler for cooling and cold holding 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. No datemarking on foods prepared more than 24 hours ago Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: No datemarking on site Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: No covered garbage can in womens restroom Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: Food on floor in walkin cooler and walkin freezer Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: No paper towels at handsink by walkin cooler Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: No soap provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. No cold water pressure at bar handsink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. No cold water pressure at bar handsink . Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by walkin cooler Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: No covered garbage can in women's restroom Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: Food stored on floor in walkin freezer. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: Ice build up in walkin freezer Admin Complaint