UNCLE GENES SOUL & SEAFOOD CAFE

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; cooked rice at temperatures of 98-110F on cook line between steamer units. Person in charge stated rice is held on time as a public health control and discarded every 4 hours, but no time as a public health control paper work or time markings. Cooked mac and cheese at temperatures of 111-119F in oven on cook line cooked 2 hours prior. Mac and cheese is kept hot and used as back up. Food items were placed in 165F oven. Cooked rice (98-110F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (111-119F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade on center prep table.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bucket in hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Person in charge removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink closest to cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep shelf next to food items on center prep table.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee on cook line engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on chest reach in freezer in corner of kitchen.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of burn medicine stored on shelf above food items on cook line. Employee removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cooked food items prepared on site with no date marker stored in standing reach in cooler in kitchen.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on bottom shelf behind front counter. Person in charge stated chemical was degreaser and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl with no handle used for scooping flour. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of breading with no protective covering stored on wire rack in dry storage area in center of kitchen. Person in charge covered breading. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored under main prep table across from oven.

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed one red velvet cupcake in display case at front desk. Person in charge unable to provide invoice or provide business name. Owner was called and said receipts are given handwritten with no business name. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer by kitchen entrance. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed one red velvet cupcake in display case at front desk. Person in charge unable to provide invoice or provide business name. Owner was called and said receipts are given handwritten with no business name. Owner not on site at finish of inspection so no proof of receipts provided. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed egg wash on cook line against wall at 71F employee stated had been out since 11am. No items held as time as a public health control. Egg wash (71F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash on cook line against wall at 71F employee stated had been out since 11am. No items held as time as a public health control. Employee discarded egg wash. Time as a public health control was provided for potential use of egg wash. Egg wash (71F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken in a hot box at 125F employee communicated was cooked 2 hours prior and immediately placed into hot box. Employee turned on oven to reheat chicken to 165F for hot holding and will use oven to keep hot. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles of chemicals hanging on wire shelf pointing at food items. Employee removed and placed in chemical area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up on can opener located on prep table. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by fryer station. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Observed one employee preparing food with no proof of training. Employee mentioned food handler card was at home.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup in seasoning used as a scoop. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of hot holding unit.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line torn and falling off door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor around fry station along the wall. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour and container of sugar stored on floor by prep table. Employee moved containers to proper location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by back door, and reach in freezer in separate room next to large reach in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler by prep table. Soiled hood filters above fry station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two white containers at prep table with white powdery substances. Person in charge indicated one was flour and the other was sugar. Person in charge labeled both containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with build up of food debris.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash station in kitchen, no paper towels. Employee supplied paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage container of flour under prep table used bowl as scooper. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach in cooler under make line in kitchen are torn/missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has build up of grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on ground in make line. Employee removed from ground. A bag of flour and rice on ground next to dry storage shelf. Employee removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scooper handle in direct contact with ice. Employee lifted handle out of ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter has build up of grease. Gaskets of reach in cooler under make line is soiled with food debris. Reach in freezer lid in storage room soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top reach in cooler in kitchen was not inverted. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of cornstarch on top shelf of make line was not covered. Employee put on lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink in kitchen is leaking water.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board on make line. Employee removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter, (Chlorine 0ppm, retest 100ppm). Employee remade sanitizer to correct. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cornstarch on top shelf of make line was not labeled. Employee added label.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In prep area, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) bleached test strip. Operator remade, retested Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both kitchen handwash sinks. Operator supplied during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelf at prep area, metal,pans stacked before air drying.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line, reach-in cooler gasket torn.

Basic - Floors, walks and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen and dining area, ceiling vents and surrounding tiles have dust build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in cooler gasket soiled. In side storage room, stand up reach-in freezer, front lip under doors has build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In side storage room, stand up reach-in freezer has food debris in bottom.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near ice machine, raw shell eggs stored over cheese. Operator moved cheese to top shelf. Corrected On-Site

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 operator DBPR form 5030-104

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 operator DBPR form 5030-103

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In plastic container of grits, black plastic cup. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind cooking equipment has grease build up. Wall next to fryer has build up.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink by triple sinks missing sign. Operator posted sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line have build up. Side of flattop has build up. Shelf under flattop has build up.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple plastic containers with food items not labeled. Repeat Violation