Jacksonville Beach, Duval County

CRUISERS GRILL

319 23 AVE S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Feb 6, 2026
City
Jacksonville Beach
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
20

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

01B-28-5

Detail 24355946

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler house made beer cheese dated 1-27-2026 See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 24355941

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi completely thawed in walk-in cooler still in packaging. See stop sale

22-02-4

Detail 24355936

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holder in bar soiled with mold like substance. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24355940

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machines soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24355944

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24355943

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 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi completely thawed in walk-in cooler still in packaging. See stop sale

13-07-4

Detail 24355942

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 24355939

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24355937

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door . Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24355945

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

10-17-4

Detail 24355935

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives in between equipment on cook line and in reach in cooler at the beginning of cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24355938

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 24007656

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in raw breading reach in cooler Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); Raw seasoned chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 59F. Employee removed all products from cooler and placed in walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cole slaw (54F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (56F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) House made burger ranch (55F - Cold Holding). Observed in drawer cooler under grill Raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed ice bath on items. Observed at main reach in cooler Sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Items were in pans inside stainless pans. Manager removed items from cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed breading cooler with Raw Fish at 52F, Raw chicken 56F, Milk wash at 56F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manager will place items on ice bath. Observed in reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cut tomatoes 56F, Cole slaw 54F, House made ranch burger sauce 58F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Manager will place items on ice bath. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Observed in breading cooler at the entrance of kitchen Mahi chunks, Flounder ,Cod fish , Raw chicken breast, Raw chicken chunks at 48F-54F. See stop sale. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. Employee stated that all items were left in cooler overnight. Admin Complaint

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23995621

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in raw breading reach in cooler Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); Raw seasoned chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 59F. Employee removed all products from cooler and placed in walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cole slaw (54F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (56F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) House made burger ranch (55F - Cold Holding). Observed in drawer cooler under grill Raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed ice bath on items. Observed at main reach in cooler Sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Items were in pans inside stainless pans. Manager removed items from cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed breading cooler with Raw Fish at 52F, Raw chicken 56F, Milk wash at 56F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Manager will place items on ice bath. Observed in reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cut tomatoes 56F, Cole slaw 54F, House made ranch burger sauce 58F. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Manager will place items on ice bath. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 17

01B-28-5

Detail 23983728

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed house made burger ranch made with dairy dated 8-13-2025. See stop sale.

35A-02-7

Detail 23983725

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 flying insects in ware washing area.

50-17-3

Detail 23983722

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment business license expired June 1st 2025. Manager was able to get business license renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23983721

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat chicken wings located in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23983724

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in raw breading reach in cooler Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); Raw seasoned chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 59F. Employee removed all products from cooler and placed in walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cole slaw (54F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (56F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) House made burger ranch (55F - Cold Holding). Observed in drawer cooler under grill Raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed ice bath on items. Observed at main reach in cooler Sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Items were in pans inside stainless pans. Manager removed items from cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 23983732

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink located outside without back flow device on one end of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23983733

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer in prep area soiled. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23983727

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without label located in ware washing area. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23983734

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23983730

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and air vents soiled throughout kitchen. Observed missing ceiling tiles in prep area.

12B-07-4

Detail 23983719

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23983735

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelet.

13-04-4

Detail 23983726

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23983720

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door .

14-69-4

Detail 23983723

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

23-03-4

Detail 23983731

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 23983729

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open during inspection. Employee closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

22-49-4

Detail 23586702

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dishwasher machine at 146F-153F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

12A-28-4

Detail 23586711

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. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touch hat and proceeded to prep food. Manager spoke to employee, employee removed glove and washed hands properly. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23586703

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at the end of cook line Cole slaw (47F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding). Stainless pans not sealing in cooler top where air is coming from cooler. Manager will place ice bag on top of TCS items. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41F. Observed in flip top cooler at the entrance of cook line Raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Container was filled and half way in pan raw chicken temperature was 42F. Manager removed half of raw chicken and placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23586708

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing Sanitizer stored on cooler next to glasses in bar area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23586705

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.

22-20-5

Detail 23586706

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23586710

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 23586704

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line deeply grooved.

13-07-4

Detail 23586700

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.

13-04-4

Detail 23586709

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.

14-11-5

Detail 23586707

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on cook line reach in cooler door gasket torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 23586701

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries stored on floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 23141464

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024. Operator was able to update the business license to current during inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 23141463

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machines soiled near ice chutes of units. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23141467

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled / dusty in kitchen.. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 23141466

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed multiple employee open drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored drinks properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23141465

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 23141468

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on food containers on dry storage rack.

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 22869523

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 22869524

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed fresh minced garlic in a pan dated 4-29-2024. See stop sale.

29-42-4

Detail 22869528

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter added with hose attached without back flow device on either end of splitter. Manager removed splitter from mop sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 22869521

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/ Observed one certified food manager expired.

22-02-4

Detail 22869530

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation

22-56-4

Detail 22869522

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Hot water sanitizing dish machine at 205F Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22869527

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at entrance of kitchen soiled at and around top of unit. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22869519

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22869529

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in cook line deeply grooved. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22869520

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of prep table near washing area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22869525

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22869526

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. Repeat Violation

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

22-49-4

Detail 22540049

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar dish machine not sanitizing properly read 0ppm. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22540044

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 1 flying insect near ware washing area. 2 flying insects in bar area.

29-42-4

Detail 22540042

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow devices on splitter.

22-02-4

Detail 22540045

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 22540043

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with boxes at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed boxes from in front of hand sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22540048

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machines in kitchen soiled on the interior near ice chutes. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22540038

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 22540036

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top coolers cutting boards deeply grooved.

13-04-4

Detail 22540041

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with beards engaging in food preparation without beard guard.

14-11-5

Detail 22540046

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket of reach in flip top cooler on cook line torn.

36-73-4

Detail 22540040

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22540037

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets on cook line soiled. Observed grill filters soiled over grill area.

33-16-4

Detail 22540047

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open . Manager closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22540039

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen with sink stating broken. Manager stated that pipe under sink leaks.

Jun 21, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22075567

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2023

35B-05-4

Detail 22075566

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Air curtain not turn on above opened roll up doors in bar area. Establishment has an open kitchen concept and air curtains must remain on at all times while roll up doors are open. Manager closed doors.

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03C-44-5

Detail 22010272

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (161F - Cooking), employee re cooked chicken to 179F Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: Cooking not observed during callback Time Extended

08A-24-5

Detail 22010274

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw shrimp and raw fish in speed rack inside the walk in cooler. Manager properly stored and separated food. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: Raw fish stored over cooked bacon in speed rack inside walk in cooler. Chef properly stored food. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22010273

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Per manager raw shell eggs are use to make Caesar dressing. Dine in menu and online menu governs by establishment does not identify that Caesar dressing contains raw eggs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-22: Online menus were fixed. Dine in menus are not properly marked. Manager placed a mark on Caesar salad on all dine in menus during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 16

03C-44-5

Detail 21859225

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (161F - Cooking), employee re cooked chicken to 179F Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-24-5

Detail 21859226

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw shrimp and raw fish in speed rack inside the walk in cooler. Manager properly stored and separated food. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21859231

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef base (67F) stored at room temperature in grill station. Manager stated beef base was taking out of the cooler approximately 3 hours ago. Manager voluntarily discarded beef base. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 21859221

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning solution stored on condiment shelf at the end of the cook line. Manager properly stored spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21859220

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill station cutting board heavily stained. Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 21859223

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Per manager raw shell eggs are use to make Caesar dressing. Dine in menu and online menu governs by establishment does not identify that Caesar dressing contains raw eggs. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 21859219

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

41-17-4

Detail 21859230

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow cleaner solution per manager not labeled stored in condiment shelf at the end of the cook line. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21859228

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of both ice machine soiled on cook line.

16-23-4

Detail 21859224

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

13-07-4

Detail 21859222

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks wearing watches while cooking food on cook line.

14-11-5

Detail 21859229

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fries reach in freezer and cheese top drawer cooler have torn gaskets. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21859227

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor and floor underneath the dishmachine soiled. Wall soiled behind ice tea station in front counter. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21859232

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 21859233

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler left side shelves soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 21859234

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

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 21280015

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed tall male employee on cook line fixed his hat then changed gloves and the began preparing food without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with manager.

50-17-2

Detail 21280014

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired June 1st 2022 Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21280016

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk wash (58F); raw shrimp (49F); raw chicken (46-48F) in small reach in cooler on the left side of fryers. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Manager stated food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler approximately two hours ago. Manager voluntarily discarded milk wash and placed ice under food containers. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21280011

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both in use cutting boards on cook line stained and with deep cut marks that are no longer cleanable Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21280013

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand alone reach in freezer and left side drawer cooler have torn gaskets.

36-73-4

Detail 21280012

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Repeat Violation

Feb 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-09-4

Detail 20876000

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handling raw beef and then handling cleaned utensils without changing her gloves and washing her hands. After reviewing with cook, she washed her hands, and replaced utensils for clean ones. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Observed cook touching his pants and hat and then grabbing a food Togo plastic box without washing his hands and changing his gloves. After reviewing with cook he discarded the togo box, washed hands and changed gloves. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20876002

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cook line are stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: All cutting boards still stained. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20876001

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top and bottom drawer cooler have torn gaskets on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Gaskets still torn Time Extended

Feb 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 10

03C-44-5

Detail 20871056

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (158-160F - Cooking) on cook line. Cook removed chicken from grill and stated it was fully cooked. Cook reheated chicken to over 165°F. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20871051

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Mix of raw pork and beef stored over cooked bacon in walk in cooler. Manager properly separated food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 20871054

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked turkey made 2/8 in walk in cooler not consumed/sold within 7 days after preparation. Manager discarded. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20871053

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handling raw beef and then handling cleaned utensils without changing her gloves and washing her hands. After reviewing with cook, she washed her hands, and replaced utensils for clean ones. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20871058

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. milk wash (46F); raw chicken (45-46F) in small reach in cooler next to fryers on cook line. Manager stated food was taking out of the walking cooler and immediately placed in reach in cooler at noon. Manager placed bags of ice over food. 2. house made avocado ranch (44-47F); house made ranch (44-46F); house made buffalo ranch (46F) stored in very little ice in front expo station. Manager stated dressing was taking out of the cooler and placed on ice at noon. Manager added ice and fully submerged pans on the ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20871055

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cook line are stained. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20871050

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top and bottom drawer cooler have torn gaskets on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20871057

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Floor soiled behind and under cooking equipment on cook line. 2. Floor soiled under dishmachine. Employee began cleaning the floors. Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20871049

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Right side Hood Filters heavily soiled 2. Gaskets on coolers soiled throughout kitchen. Employee began cleaning the gaskets. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 20871052

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Air curtain not turn on above opened garage door in bar area. Establishment has an open kitchen concept and air curtains must remain on at all times while garage doors are open. Manager turn on air curtain but do to a very loud noise they decided to turned them off and close the garage doors. Reviewed policy with manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-4

Detail 20532724

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Stand alone reach in freezer near fryers has a torn gasket 2. All Drawer coolers have torn gaskets 3. Small white freezer near ovens has a torn gasket Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Gaskets still torn. Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 20532725

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cooler in frying station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Standing water still in bottom of cooler. Time Extended

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 22

12A-07-5

Detail 20526215

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handling raw beef then changed gloves and handled cooked food without washing hands. Observed same cook handling raw fish then changed gloves and handled cleaned plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with cook and manager. Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 20526226

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed waitress handling soiled plates and then handling cleaned plates without proper hand washing in between. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures with manager. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 20526208

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook handling burger bread with bare hands. Cooks hands were cleaned and no cross contamination was observed. Reviewed policy with manager. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 20526225

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over ice cream container in walk in freezer. Not all products commercially packaged. Manager properly separated food. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20526227

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. buttermilk (52°F); raw fish (59°F); raw chicken (48-53°F) in reach in cooler in fryer station on cook line. Manager stated food has been in cooler since last night. Manager discarded food. 2. raw pork (68°F) stored at room temperature in back prep room near dishmachine. Manager stated pork was left at room temperature since last night. Manager discarded pork. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20526211

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. buttermilk (52°F); raw fish (59°F); raw chicken (48-53°F) in reach in cooler in fryer station on cook line. Manager stated food has been in cooler since last night. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 58.4°F. Manager discarded food. See Stop sale. 2. raw pork (68°F) stored at room temperature in back prep room near dishmachine. Manager stated pork was left at room temperature since last night. Manager discarded pork. See Stop sale. 3. house made ranch (52°F) on ice in front expo station. Manager stated dressing was placed on ice from walk in cooler at noon. Manager placed dressing inside stand alone reach in cooler in expo station. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20526209

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Multiple chemical bottles stored next to napkins on green shelf in front expo area. Manager properly stored chemicals 2. Packages of Grill cleaner stored on shelf with tortillas on cook line. Manager properly stored chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-56-4

Detail 20526216

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishmachine 143°F. Manager call per service company and stated they will set up the three compartment sink. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20526218

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 9 food handler employees present and no certified manager not present. Certified manager showed up at the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20526214

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwash sink in beverage area located near host stand. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 20526223

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line wine shelf in beer walk in cooler located in bar area. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 20526213

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top cooler in frying station has an ambient temperature of 58.4°F., and also standing water in the bottom of cooler. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 20526222

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink with no lid nor straw stored on top of raw chicken cooler near fryers on cook line. Manager voluntarily discarded drink. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20526229

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on shelf with tortillas on cook line. Manager properly stored backpack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

13-07-4

Detail 20526210

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch while cooking on cook line. Reviewed policy with manager. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20526224

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet cups stacked together in warewashing area and bar area. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20526217

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Stand alone reach in freezer near fryers has a torn gasket 2. All Drawer coolers have torn gaskets 3. Small white freezer near ovens has a torn gasket Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20526212

Basic - Food stored on floor. In use case of soda stored on floor outside walk in cooler. Manager properly stored soda. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20526228

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in small reach in cooler in frying station. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20526220

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20526221

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Unwrapped straws stored on bar counter on customer side. Employee removed straws from bar area. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20526219

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cooler in frying station. Warning