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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, observed raw beef stored above ready to eat house made sauces. In the stand alone cooler across from cook top, observed raw chicken above raw beef. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from cook top, observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cut ham (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice and beans (46F - Cold Holding); cooked white rice (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods were moved to reach in cooler less than an hour prior to beginning of inspection. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing located in the bar area. Handwashing sink is being used as a dump sink. Discussed with operator handwashing sink is to be used only for handwashing to prevent and reduce cross contamination. Warning

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. Two servers handling food are missing food handler training. Employees have been working at establishment for more than 60 days. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the main food prep area, observed bags of onions, box of tomatoes, box of avocados stored on the floor. In the dish storage area observed cans of tomatoes stored on the floor. In the closet near the food prep area, bags of rice are stored on the floor. Operator began to remove foods off the floor. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cooler in front of the flat top, raw beef was placed below raw chicken. Operator moved into the walk in cooler for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In make table cooler in the kitchen cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); pork tenderloin (55F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In make table cooler in the kitchen cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); pork tenderloin (55F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (53F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the dish washing area was blocked by a chair. Warning

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. Employees read and signed health agreement during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler raw beef in container and water bottles are placed directly on the floor. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade containers storing soup portions Educated operator about different containers to use Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employees training expired 11-1-2023 Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef portions at triple sink in standing water. Operator turned water on. Corrected On-Site Warning

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Near reach in freezer, two propane tanks observed

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In back main kitchen near hand washing sink, vicks vapo rub on top of prep table Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back main kitchen near hand washing sink, sterno on top of prep table 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 handout for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea 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. Operator unable to provide proof of training for food handling employees Warning

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. Warning

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near dishwasher area. Operator attached chain. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tiles have accumulated grease and debris in kitchen has acoustic tiles 12-12-22 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in back of main kitchen, hot water faucet not working Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler, raw salmon is stored over cut watermelon. Operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Myriel Pita, the sole food safety manager for the establishments certification expired 4/6/2022. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the top of the ice chute in the ice machine. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink in the dish washing area is blocked by a ladder. Operator removed the ladder. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The cook is not wearing any hair restraint. Cook put on a cap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There is a knife stored between the reach in freezer and make table in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a mold like substance on the door gaskets of the make tables. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The hot water faucet at the hand washing sink in the kitchen is broken. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In the kitchen there are wet wiping towels not stored in sanitizer solution. Inspector educated the operator on proper wiping towel storage. Corrective Action Taken Warning