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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 - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken case stored on floor in walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Operator moved the knife to dishmachine area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator moved the tong to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled near walk in freezer. Operator labeled sugar container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Time Extended

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

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Informed cook to place hair restraints on for team members. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep station. Operator placed wet cloth inside sanitizer container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw salmon in the walk in cooler.

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 to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside the hand washing sink.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelf above the reach in cooler.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the reach in cooler. Operator removed the knife from between the reach in coolers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw salmon and raw lamb are stored over cooked lentils. Operator moved items to proper storage order. This is a repeat violation from 2/28/2022. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. There is a employee drink cup in the hand washing sink at the dishwasher. Operator removed the cup. This is a repeat violation from 2/28/2022. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the bar. Operator supplied paper towels. This is a repeat violation from 2/28/2022. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided the operator with a copy of the consumer advisory, the operator displayed the advisory behind the bar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef tenderloins are thawing in standing water. Operator moved the beef tenderloins to the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over chick peas in the walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a soda and cups at the hand wash sink at the dish area. Operator removed the soda and cups. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the sink in the employee rest room. Operator supplied the paper towels. 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 cut tomatoes made the day before per the operator not date marked.