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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 octopus in cooler drawers on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone, hat and charger above prep table; also employee backpacks and purses above rice and gloves on storage rack. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between table and flip top cooler. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in standing water only reaching 75F. Operator moved to flat top to heat up. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw chicken and raw beef held in freezer longer than 48 hours. Educated operator on ROP requirements of haccp plan if longer than 48 hrs. Operator removed from vacuum seal or discarded product. 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. Observed dishwasher at bar testing at 0ppm after running three times and changing sanitizer bottle. Operator using main dishwasher and called technician to fix machine. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Non-food grade towel used on top of cut lettuce. Operator removed towels and voluntarily discarded lettuce. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Observed fish labeled to be kept frozen or removed from packaging, thawed and not removed from packaging. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer handle dirty dishes and failed to wash hands before handling clean dishes. Warning

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 the walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw chicken to a lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cutting board in the hand wash sink by the dish machine. Operator removed the cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink at the bar. Operator supplied the paper towels. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed no proof of food safety handling cards. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top of the dish machine. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on the all the air vents in the dining room. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a tub of onions on the floor in the walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered sauces in the walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no proof of parasite destruction for the grouper and shrimp that is not heat cooked for the ceviche. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice date marked 05/30/22 and today is 06/09/22. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed rice date marked 05/30/22 and today is 06/09/22. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand wash sink at the main bar operator removed the strainer. This is a repeat violation from 02/07/22. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed guacamole made with fresh cut tomatoes made the day before not date marked. Warning

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed a dehydration next to the hand wash sink on the server alley. Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cook eating in the main kitchen area. This is a repeat violation from 02/17/22. Discussed with operator about about no eating in the prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Paulina Gomez has been a manager since November and is not trained as certified food manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: This will be extended for to get Paulina Gomez to complete a certified food manager training course . Due to having trouble finding a class. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Paulina Gomez has been a manager since November and is not trained as certified food manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed hidden proteins served raw shrimp and grouper in the ceviche. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several employees working more then 60 days not trained in a food safety handling program. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the hand wash sink due to the handle being stripped on the main kitchen line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (64F - Cold Holding); Cream (57F - Cold Holding) in the grill reach in cooler, was in the reach in cooler more then four hours per the operator. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (64F - Cold Holding); Cream (57F - Cold Holding) in the grill reach in cooler, was in the reach in cooler more then four hours per the operator. Warning

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Paulina Gomez has been a manager since November and is not trained as certified food manager. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pans in the hand wash sink at the bar. Operator removed the pans. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed hidden proteins served raw shrimp and grouper in the ceviche. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several employees working more then 60 days not trained in a food safety handling program.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on the menu and there are undercooked proteins. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed Pico de Gallo made the day before per the operator not date marked. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the hand wash sink due to the handle being stripped on the main kitchen line. Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating in a prep area. Warning