MAMBOS CUBAN CAFE

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 pans of Cooked chicken stew (50-51F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan from overnight with no additional preparation completed today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed following cooked items in walk in cooler not properly cooled to 40F or below and was prepared yesterday with no additional preparation today. 1 metal pot with black bean 53-59F cooling 1 deep container white rice 46-51F cooling 1 deep container yellow rice 44-49F cooling 3 deep containers of black rice with 2 of them covered with lids and condensation under lid @ 49-51F cooling In front line reach in cooler: 1 metal pan yuca 1 metal pan cooked flat plantains Stop sale issued Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. 2 pans of Cooked chicken stew (50-51F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan from overnight with no additional preparation completed today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed following items in front line reach in cooler stored from overnight with no additional preparation today: 1 pan raw chicken, 1 pan sweet plantains, 1 pan chorizos 44-47F cold holding. Stop sale issued Observed following cooked items in walk in cooler not properly cooled to 40F or below and was prepared yesterday with no additional preparation today. 1 metal pot with black bean 53-59F cooling 1 deep container white rice 46-51F cooling 1 deep container yellow rice 44-49F cooling 3 deep containers of black rice with 2 of them covered with lids and condensation under lid @ 49-51F cooling In front line reach in cooler: 1 metal pan yuca 1 metal pan cooked flat plantains Stop sale issued Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sweet potatoes (53-63F - Cold Holding); French fries (44F - Cold Holding), stored on cook front line and place there from main walk in cooler around 10am as per employee. Manager place items on TIME and completed paperwork during inspection. cooked pork (46-47F - Cold Holding), pan sitting on top of other pan in flip top reach in cooler. Place there few mins ago from main cooler. Manager place back in walk in cooler cooked beef, ground cooked beef (45-47F - Cold Holding); deli ham (46F - Cold Holding); red sauces (47F - Cold Holding), all stored in walk in cooler from over night. Manager stated had truck food delivery today and door was left open. Door was closed after delivery raw shrimp, raw chicken, raw steak (44-48F - Cold Holding), all stored on cook line reach in cooler drawers. Place there from main walk in cooler approximately 10am. Drawer is left slightly open and employee closed door shut. Gasket in disrepair Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed following items in front line reach in cooler stored from overnight with no additional preparation today: 1 pan raw chicken, 1 pan sweet plantains, 1 pan chorizos 44-47F cold holding. Stop sale issued Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at both sides of splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Still the same Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 2 pans of Cooked chicken stew (50-51F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan from overnight with no additional preparation completed today as per manager. Stop sale issued. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-05: Observed following cooked items in walk in cooler not properly cooled to 40F or below and was prepared yesterday with no additional preparation today. 1 metal pot with black bean 53-59F cooling 1 deep container white rice 46-51F cooling 1 deep container yellow rice 44-49F cooling 3 deep containers of black rice with 2 of them covered with lids and condensation under lid @ 49-51F cooling In front line reach in cooler: 1 metal pan yuca 1 metal pan cooked flat plantains Stop sale issued

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 pans of Cooked chicken stew (50-51F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan from overnight with no additional preparation completed today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. 2 pans of Cooked chicken stew (50-51F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan from overnight with no additional preparation completed today as per manager. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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 employee handling soiled equipment and dishes and then handling clean equipment's without washing hands. Manager intervened. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2026 and under same ownership.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 individual packages of completely sealed thawed raw fish not open and stored on bottom cook reach in cooler drawer on cook line. Provided THAWING VACUUM PACKED FISH in both English and Spanish and discuss with manager. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sweet potatoes (53-63F - Cold Holding); French fries (44F - Cold Holding), stored on cook front line and place there from main walk in cooler around 10am as per employee. Manager place items on TIME and completed paperwork during inspection. cooked pork (46-47F - Cold Holding), pan sitting on top of other pan in flip top reach in cooler. Place there few mins ago from main cooler. Manager place back in walk in cooler cooked beef, ground cooked beef (45-47F - Cold Holding); deli ham (46F - Cold Holding); red sauces (47F - Cold Holding), all stored in walk in cooler from over night. Manager stated had truck food delivery today and door was left open. Door was closed after delivery raw shrimp, raw chicken, raw steak (44-48F - Cold Holding), all stored on cook line reach in cooler drawers. Place there from main walk in cooler approximately 10am. Drawer is left slightly open and employee closed door shut. Gasket in disrepair Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at both sides of splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 2 pans of Cooked chicken stew (50-51F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in deep metal pan from overnight with no additional preparation completed today as per manager. Stop sale issued.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Luis Pita with with expired manager certificate date 2-12-26 by ServSafe

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide probe thermometer. Employee found thermometer Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator says holding French fries and sweet potato on cook line on time but has no paperwork and no time mark. Operator stated was place on time @ 10am. Completed paperwork during inspection Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink near ware washing area. Manager provided bottle of hand soap Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

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 5 individual packages of completely sealed thawed raw fish not open and stored on bottom cook reach in cooler drawer on cook line. Provided THAWING VACUUM PACKED FISH in both English and Spanish and discuss with manager. Stop sale issued.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to food. Moved by manager. 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. Employee glasses stored on food slicer machine. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple food handler employees cooking and serving and preparing food with watch on wrist

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing food with no hair restraint

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach in cooler gasket torn Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black beans (51F-54F - Cooling) in walk-in-cooler that operator stated were placed in walk-in-cooler 7pm night prior. Black beans unable to cool to 41F within 6 hours-see stop sale.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked black beans (51F-54F - Cooling) in walk-in-cooler that operator stated were placed in walk-in-cooler 7pm night prior. Black beans unable to cool to 41F within 6 hours-see stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk, heavy whipping cream (44F-45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front service line. Operator stated employees may have had it out when making coffees earlier. Also, cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked beef (47F-50F - Cold Holding) in top reach-in cooler drawer below grill. Employee stated he has been in the drawer a lot this morning. Operator stated he will keep them in reach-in cooler to chill. Also, heavy whipping cream, cooked pork (44F-45F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler across from grill. Employee stated he had them out only for a short time. Also, cooked pork, French fries, plantains (49F-54F - Cold Holding) on table across from pizza oven. Operator stated they go through the products pretty fast. I suggested using Time as a Public Health Control and provided paperwork to operator for it. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from both sides of splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near kitchen entry door. Also, no paper towels at hand wash sink in back dining area near soda dispensing machine. Operator replenished paper towels at both dispensers. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near warewashing area and no soap at hand wash sink in back dining area near soda dispensing machine. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles containing toxic substance stored at bar area and on chemical shelf in back kitchen area. Operator labeled both spray bottles of sanitizers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior back of ice bin in bar area soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense sugar in prep area. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing near water heater area and in service station in back dining area.

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

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. Observed top drawer of reach-in cooler u able to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 52F. Observed gasket on drawer in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf next to plates at service line across from food pick up window and beverages in prep area next to containers of sugar. Operator removed employee beverages to properly store. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach-in cooler drawers below grill, walk-in-cooler, and on reach-in cooler across from grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sealed containers of oil stored on floor next to single service storage area. Also, sealed box with packaged juice pulp and sealed box of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of debris on shelf below grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with wrapped cutlery stored on floor next to reach in freezer in back dining area.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed parsley stored above ready to eat onions in walk-in-cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white substance removed from original packaging unlabeled in prep area. Operator labeled container of sugar. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on shelf next to clean plates and container of seasoning. Chef removed burn gel to properly store. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washing hands rubbed hands together for less than 5 seconds, rinsed and dried hands. Discussed with employee.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One flying insect observed in bar area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill. Observed pan of pork stored on top of other foods well above the chill line of cooler. Operator removed pan,of pork to place in bottom of cooler to chill. Also, cooked beans and rice (56F - Cold Holding) on prep table next to reach-in cooler across from kitchen entrance door. Operator stated they pulled container of rice and beans out to reheat for an order and left it on table. Operator placed container back in cooler to chill. Also, cooked pork, cooked chicken, battered chicken (47F-48F - Cold Holding) in top reach-in cooler drawer below grill. Chef stated items placed in cooler this morning. Chef placed bags of ice on top to chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in prep area and on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting boards on clean storage shelf across from dishwasher soiled/ stained. Also, blade on slicer and blade on can opener soiled. Also, underside of soda nozzles in bar area soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near cook line used to store ice. Sink filled with ice. Chef melted ice away. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near kitchen door entrance. Chef replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near kitchen door entrance. Chef replenished soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee food safety training certificates is from an unapproved source. Annabel has food handler certificate from servsafe- safestaff not Listed on certificate. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in bar area. Operator labeled cleaner. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior back and lip under lid of ice bin in bar area soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, prep, cook line areas soiled.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler doors and reach-in cooler drawers on cook line gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored next to shelf with single use to go items. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach-in coolers across from grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers in prep area, cook line, bar area, and walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above grill soiled. Cabinet below soda machine in bar area heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from grill and also in glass door reach-in cooler at front counter next to reach in freezer.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Observed pan of pork stored on top of other pans well above chill line of reach-in cooler. Operator stated employee placed pork on top about 30 min prior. Operator placed pan of pork in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. Also, cooked chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef (44F-50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items have been in drawers overnight. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: At callback no change. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, raw shrimp 45F-51F in two drawer reach-in cooler below grill. Operator stated items were placed in cooler this morning when they opened. Operator placed bags of ice on foods to chill items. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: At callback no change. Raw chicken, raw beef in bottom reach-in cooler drawer below grill 45F-46F. Also, cooked chicken, and cooked beef in top reach-in cooler drawer 51-55F. Operator stated foods went in drawers this morning at 9:30am. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Reach-in cooler drawers below grill unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 62F. Observed both drawers with torn gaskets/ gaskets in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: A5 callback no change. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler drawers at 56F. Observed gaskets torn and fan in back of unit not moving. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: At callback no change. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler drawers under grill 59F. Observed gaskets torn and fan in back of unit not moving Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Observed pan of pork stored on top of other pans well above chill line of reach-in cooler. Operator stated employee placed pork on top about 30 min prior. Operator placed pan of pork in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. Also, cooked chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef (44F-50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items have been in drawers overnight. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: At callback no change. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, raw shrimp 45F-51F in two drawer reach-in cooler below grill. Operator stated items were placed in cooler this morning when they opened. Operator placed bags of ice on foods to chill items. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Reach-in cooler drawers below grill unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 62F. Observed both drawers with torn gaskets/ gaskets in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: A5 callback no change. Ambient temperature of reach-in cooler drawers at 56F. Observed gaskets torn and fan in back of unit not moving. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked beef (48-55F - Cooling) chef stated beef was cooked last night. Beef did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef (44F-50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items have been in drawers overnight. See stop sale

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Observed pan of pork stored on top of other pans well above chill line of reach-in cooler. Operator stated employee placed pork on top about 30 min prior. Operator placed pan of pork in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. Also, cooked chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef (44F-50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items have been in drawers overnight. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on multiple reach-in cooler in kitchen and cook line soiled/ stained. Also, blade of can opener soiled. Also, white deflector plate in large ice bin soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from reach-in cooler near kitchen entry door. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink across from reach-in cooler near kitchen entry door. Operator replenished soap.

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee food safety training certificates is from an unapproved source. Annabel has food handler certificate from servsafe- safestaff not included on certificate.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin at soda dispensing machine in bar area soiled. Also, interior of ice bin I argue ice machine in kitchen area soiled. Repeat Violation

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. Reach-in cooler drawers below grill unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 62F. Observed both drawers with torn gaskets/ gaskets in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing from waste receptacle in women's restroom.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler drawers below grill torn/ in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to storage shelves. Operator removed oil to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between two reach-in coolers across from grill. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above grill and fryer area soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of plantains thawing on shelf under prep table that has steam table on it. Operator removed bag of plantains to properly thaw. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made tres leche cake (46-47F - Cold Holding) in display case at end of front line area. Operator stated the door was open when filling up case. Also, cut tomatoes, shredded cheese blend (46-47F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler across from kitchen entry door. Chef stated prep person was in and out of the cooler this morning. Chef removed both items and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill. Also, raw chicken, cooked pork (56F-60F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Observed both foods stored higher than chill line of cooler. Operator had employee remove both items and place in walk-in-cooler to chill. Also, cooked chicken, cooked pork (46F-47F - Cold Holding) in rice drawers below grill. Chef stated drawer may not have been fully closed. Chef placed items on ice to chill. Retemped items placed in walk-in-cooler at end of inspection and have dropped 2-5F Degrees Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from kitchen entry door soiled/ stained. Also, white deflector plate in large ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cookline used for dumping. Evidence of ice and rings of onions in hand wash sink. Operator removed ice and onions from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin of large ice machine soiled. Also, interior back area of ice bin at soda dispensing machine in bar area soiled.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back prep room area. Also, multiple ceiling tiles missing above catering area on side back dining room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on lid of flip top reach-in cooler across from kitchen entry door missing Also, gaskets on reach-in cooler drawers below grill and gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill torn/ in disrepair. Chef stated new gaskets are on order. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of seasoning stored on floor in prep area. Chef removed container of seasoning to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Large knife stored between two reach-in coolers across from grill. Employee removed knife to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple bags of plantains, still partially frozen improperly thawing on bottom shelf in prep area. Discussed with Chef. Chef stated he will cook plantains in a few minutes.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken, raw fish, raw shrimp,raw beef, mussels, raw pork chops cooked chicken, cooked pork (49-53F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items were stored in reach-in cooler drawers overnight. Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: At callback raw shrimp 45F, Cooked fish 46F, cooked chicken 47F, cooked pork 45F. Operator placed bags of ice on foods to chill and removed some foods and placed in walk in cooler to chill. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: At call back still the same. Operator has cooked foods stored overnight in both top and bottom drawers under grill area with no additional preparation today as per manager and employees. All TCS foods at top drawer at 46-52F. Which are 3 pans cooked chicken, 1 plan cooked pork and 2 pans cooked beef. Stop sale issued. No ambient thermometer inside. Exterior digital thermometer reading at 36F. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Operator place empty pan of ice in top drawer bags of ice on raw meats on bottom drawer to maintain already proper cold holding temperatures. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Reach-in cooler drawers below grill unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 57F. Observed torn gasket on drawers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: At callback ambient temperature 51F-52F Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: At call back still the same. Operator has cooked foods stored overnight in both top and bottom drawers under grill area with no additional preparation today as per manager and employees. All TCS foods at top drawer at 46-52F. Which are 3 pans cooked chicken, 1 plan cooked pork and 2 pans cooked beef. Stop sale issued. No ambient thermometer inside. Exterior digital thermometer reading at 36F. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 46F. Operator place empty pan of ice in top drawer bags of ice on raw meats on bottom drawer to maintain already proper cold holding temperatures. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken, raw fish, raw shrimp,raw beef, mussels, raw pork chops cooked chicken, cooked pork (49-53F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items were stored in reach-in cooler drawers overnight. Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: At callback raw shrimp 45F, Cooked fish 46F, cooked chicken 47F, cooked pork 45F. Operator placed bags of ice on foods to chill and removed some foods and placed in walk in cooler to chill. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Reach-in cooler drawers below grill unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 57F. Observed torn gasket on drawers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: At callback ambient temperature 51F-52F Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken, raw fish, raw shrimp,raw beef, mussels, raw pork chops cooked chicken, cooked pork (49-53F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items were stored in reach-in cooler drawers overnight. Stop Sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken, raw fish, raw shrimp,raw beef, mussels, raw pork chops cooked chicken, cooked pork (49-53F - Cold Holding)in reach-in cooler drawers below grill. Operator stated items were stored in reach-in cooler drawers overnight. Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at multiple reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained. Also, deflector plate in ice machine soiled.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen and prep areas Repeat Violation

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. Reach-in cooler drawers below grill unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 57F. Observed torn gasket on drawers. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in oven next to grill. Operator cleaned up and discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawers below grill torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of oil stored on floor next to paper goods storage shelves. Also, plastic bottles of water stored on floor under triple sink in bar area. Operator removed all food items from floor to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between two reach-in coolers across from grill. Operator removed knife to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in-cooler soiled, Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food training certificate as copy. Observed establishment using unapproved employee training by an unapproved provider. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Still the same at callback Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Congri rice on prep table at 73F. See stop sale. Employee Stated that rice was placed out at open 11am. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef, raw shrimp and raw chicken at 46F located in reach in drawer under grill area. Manager stated drawer was opened during rush and placed ice on beef, shrimp and chicken. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food training certificate as copy. Observed establishment using unapproved employee training by an unapproved provider. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open package of crackers stored on shelf over prep area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food in freezer stored on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between equipment at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed knives from between sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing station across from grill without hand washing sign. Inspector provided copy of hand washing sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed partially cooked plantains left out to thaw next to reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed and placed in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch hair with gloved hands and proceeded to handle fry baskets without washing and changing gloves. Reviewed with manager and employee washed hands properly and changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken at 47F on flip top cooler across from main ovens. Manager stated lid was opened on flip top while ovens were cooking pork. Manager removed and placed under cooler to drop temperature. Retook temperatures of Raw chicken at 39F, Plantains at 40F. Observed all food items in walk-in cooler above 47F along with Cooked Rice (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding) Manager stated very large food delivery delivered and door was opened for extended period of time. Manager opened freezer door to allow walk-in cooler to quickly cool down. Retook temperatures in walk-in cooler and ranged from 41F -45F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the sanitizer buckets on cook line to be over 200ppm. Manager removed all buckets and remade sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Observed meat slicer located near ware washing area to be soiled with food debris. Manager stated equipment was used yesterday. 2. Observed coke station in bar area to be soiled behind nozzles and in between flavors. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sinks on cook line to be used for filling water. Reviewed with manager hand washing station is for hand washing only.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin for coke station in bar area to be soiled in the interior corners of bin.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cups used to portion, in seasoning containers on cook line next to grill area. Manager removed and placed a handled scoop in containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle to be soiled located across from grill on cook line.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile removed allowing open area to roof. Manager placed ceiling tile back in place. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on clean drying rack to be deeply grooved and no longer cleanable. Manager removed and discarded. Observed cutting board on cook line at entrance of kitchen across from hand washing sink to be grooved. Manager removed and placed another cutting board there. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water stored on prep table located in backroom near exit door while employee was prepping. Reviewed with manager and manager removed and stored water on bottom shelf of prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food to have a bracelet on.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in door gasket to be torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed employee prepping bread and placing into container that was sitting directly on top of trash can. Spoke to manager and he removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in dry storage/ prep area near exit door of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing station in middle of kitchen across from grill to be missing Hand washing sign. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Drawer gaskets across from main flip top cooler to be soiled located on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clear container stored on clean drying rack to have old label still attached.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items in backroom being stored on floor after being opened. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large container of precooked plantains being stored on shelf of table at room temperature. Reviewed thawing procedures with manager. Manager removed and stored in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of flour without label for identification. Observed large container of sugar without a label for identification. Manager placed labels on both flour and sugar. Corrected On-Site