MR BIGFISH

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the bar area, observed, cheese stuffed olives (57F - Cold Holding), in the storage area by the cook line, observed dairy butter (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods have been out for less than an hour. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Petrika Karakosta date issued: 6/10/25

Intermediate - Three Spray bottles containing substance not labeled at the dishwashing area.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator stated they are using detergent and pre soak. Operator switched chemical to quaternary with proper strength. End result, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler towards the corner of the kitchen, observed raw chicken over raw white fish. Operator rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

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. Provided operator with DBPR employee health reporting agreement. Employee began to sign form. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher area, observed two unlabeled chemical spray bottles Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler, observed ready to eat soup and ready to eat lobster with raw fish being stored above. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding is in disrepair in storage room.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust hood in dishwasher area has accumulated debris

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cell phones above salad station on front line

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher hood exhaust has accumulated grease and debris

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At server area.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. 5-13-2023 Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna portions In walk-in cooler thawed without removing packaging, operator removed packaging Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Around Dishwasher area

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic clear, tumblers at server area

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. In kitchen front line

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At server station

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served 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. Provided operator with forms for food handling employee agreements.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. At server station, reach in refrigerator holding garden salads unable to close door

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In service well area, wall around hand washing sink has accumulated mold like substance and debris

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Spinach Rockefeller stuffing and cracked stone crab claws being stored under shucked raw oysters. After discussion operator moved items to proper storage location. 9-17-21 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. In walk-in cooler mussels and clams in containers with out original tags. Discussed importance with operator.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tumblers wet nesting near coffee and tea area

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Refrigerator near coffee maker has gaskets and door tracks with accumulated debris.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over raw oysters in reach in cooler across from broiler and in walk in cooler. Educated operator on the importance of proper food arrangement. Operator moved items into proper storage order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fruit in hand wash sink at server station and fruit/ice in hand wash sink behind bar. Educated operator on proper hand sink usage.

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. This is a repeat violation from 3/31/2021. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go ramekin used to scoop spices. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink behind bar and at server station.