VOURLA MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ AND GRILL

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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the ware washing hand sink blocked by buckets.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at the hallway hand sink.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed their current license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards heavily grooved in the establishment.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the two cooks wearing watches. Operator had them remove them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on their dry floor of the establishment in multiple areas. Reviewed with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

Basic - Box of single-service food container stored on floor behind the bar.

Basic - Faucet/handle broken at handwashing sink near dishmachine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottle case stored on floor at front counter.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on cooks line with food and clean and sanitized plate ware. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Bottle of Windex stored on prep table with clean plate ware. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food build up on can opener in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Food debris present on can opener. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish machine area, hand sink blocked with 5 gallon bucket lids. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Hand sink blocked. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: No measuring device available Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chili, shrimp and vegetable sauce, per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator date marked foods during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Multiple foods in walk in cooler not date marked Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Grape leaves and case of shelled eggs on floor of walk in cooler. Operator placed food i to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep kitchen disabled due to plumbing leak. Operator is waiting for parts. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside both reach in coolers on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen area and prepare food without hand washing. Discussed with operator required hand washing.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Beef stored in grocery to go bags that are not food grade in walk in freezer

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw octopus stored over ready to eat chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Repeat violation form inspection dated 03-14-2024 . Operator moved food to,proper storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back,prep are blocked with food equipment

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice pudding, per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior to not date marked.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken on floor of walk in cooler

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in cut out of make table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gyro cone thawing at room temperature on spit.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands on the prep line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken over cooked beef in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

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 to start filling out. Corrective Action Taken

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. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles in the walk in cooler with no date mark.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over red apples in the walk in cooler. The operator placed the raw beef under the apples. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times near the prep area. Operator removed the items from inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on the reach in cooler.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf near the ware washing station.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris near the make line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gaskets on all the reach in coolers.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs and raw beef over Ready to eat sauces in Walk-in-cooler. All corrected on site Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in front cook line hand washing sink. Corrected on site Hand washing sink in dish area blocked by cases of supplies. Corrected on site Hand washing sink by back oven blocked by rack. Corrected on site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back prep area. Corrected on site

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. One certificate and books present. No Approved food handler training for three employees currently working.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used in spices. Operator removed. Corrected on site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front bar, co2 tank unsecured. Corrected on site operator moved tank

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple throughout establishment all corrected on site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones, keys and vitamins above food prep area. Corrected on site operator moved.

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden bars for kebabs made of soft wood. Wood countertop not made of hard wood.

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hand washing sink in back leaking.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk-in-cooler fan soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin no label. Corrected on site operator labeled.