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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found in the prep area. 9 total Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Observed two flying insects by the drain next to the two compartment sink in the prep area.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the back prep area near the two compartment sink. Total: 5 live roaches observed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Observed 1 live roach in the prep area by green wire rack. Operator killed roach. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the main kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in the main kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cook line and the back prep area there are floor tiles are missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: At the cook line and the back prep area there are floor tiles are missing. Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, observed Cooked beef (48F - Cooling), operator stated cooked beef was prepared the day prior around 1pm. Provided operator with cooling form handout. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found in the prep area. 9 total Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the back prep area near the two compartment sink. Total: 5 live roaches observed. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, observed Cooked beef (48F - Cooling), operator stated cooked beef was prepared the day prior around 1pm. Provided operator with cooling form handout. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. By the salad reach in cooler, observed bread and dairy butter (77F - Cold Holding). Operator stated butter on bread stays out of cold holding unit for service. Operator stated foods have been out for less than an hour. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at the bar area. The dish machine and containers of mixed drinks are blocking the handwashing sink. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. In the lunch menu observed a dish "tuna tartare" without the asterisk indicating the consumer advisory. Operator began to mark lunch menus. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cook line and the back prep area there are floor tiles are missing. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. At the bar area, observed containers of mixed drinks stored directly on the floor. In the walk in cooler, observed trays of containers of chicken base and bagged cooked chicken stored on floor. Operator began to remove foods from the floor. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm.) operates refilled sanitizer bucket with proper strength. End concentration, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm.) 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. Provided operator with handout. Warning

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

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with copy of choking poster. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Twelve small flying insects observed at the server station, on the paper towels at the handwashing sink, on the walls and in flight. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken was stored directly above cut lettuce in the refrigerated drawers under the grill. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above gallons of milk in the walk-in cooler. Chef moved all proteins to proper storage for food safety. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef was stored above raw fish and raw ground beef was stored over raw lamb chops in the walk-in cooler. Chef rearranged proteins to proper storage hierarchy. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the end of the cook line. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex restroom used by food handlers by the Chef office. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at the server station and under the dish machine. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at large ice machine was stored in a soiled holster. Chef removed holster for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the back by the Chef office. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe actively leaking onto the floor under the dish machine. Warning

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up throughout the restaurant. Educated Operator about training staff to store utensils handles up. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pouches of lobster meat and pouches of raw chicken were thawing in standing water in the prep sink. Warning

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the end of the bar. 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. Several employees expired 3-11-2020 Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On top and edges of doors, observed accumulated debris Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Near coffee machines, observed twelve small flying insects. In dishwasher area observed one flying insect. In prep area near onions in storage, observed three small flying insects. In bar area, observed three small flying insects Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken being stored above ground beef patties. Operator rearranged items. 4-27-22 No stop sale required, no direct contamination observed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area, near six burner stove Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dining room area near bar area Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front line, opposite six burner stove adjacent to char-broiler Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from other foods there are five number ten cans of roasted red peppers with dented rims and sides. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright reach in cooler across from the steamer raw tuns is stored over cooked meatballs. Operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice chute. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. There is a mold like substance on the ceiling over a dining table next to a side exit door and over a dining table next to the waterfront windows in the center of the dining room. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is a cook preparing food with no hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk-in freezer there are cases of food and ice wands stored on the floor. This is a repeat violation from 4/8/2022. Repeat Violation Warning