Jacksonville, Duval County

BLUE FISH

3551 ST JOHNS AVE, Jacksonville, FL 32205

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
May 13, 2026
City
Jacksonville
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

35A-02-7

Detail 24576655

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects in kitchen area.

14-01-5

Detail 24576657

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black soufflé cup stored in chopped garlic, manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 24576654

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Replacement ceiling tiles are not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24576658

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board.

36-17-5

Detail 24576656

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 24576652

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked black ice scoop holder.

10-20-4

Detail 24576653

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on green cart.

23-03-4

Detail 24576659

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine is soiled. Gasket soiled with food debris on cooler drawers. Fan covers dusty in outside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 24390809

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towel used to line food pan with herbs. Manager removed paper towel. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24390806

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored next to pan of bacon fat. Manager discarded bacon fat. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 24390810

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Replacement tiles in kitchen area.

36-34-5

Detail 24390808

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled vent in ware washing area.

36-17-5

Detail 24390812

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. A few broken floor tiles in kitchen.

10-01-5

Detail 24390811

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of spoon touching brown sugar. Manager removed spoon. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24390807

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with food debris. Dust on walk in cooler fan covers.

Sep 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24006751

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish and chicken stored above cut vegetables, employee properly stored food items. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 24006749

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24006742

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and ware washing area. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24006750

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24006746

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter in server area.

14-11-5

Detail 24006744

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line, torn gasket on cooler in oyster bar area. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 24006747

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container with food items stored inside in prep cooler and walk in cooler.

36-24-5

Detail 24006752

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near oven and back door.

14-42-4

Detail 24006748

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood filters above cooking equipment.

33-11-4

Detail 24006743

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 24006745

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on oyster cooler. Repeat Violation

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

01C-05-4

Detail 23863822

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not stored in chronological order.

41-17-4

Detail 23863828

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red and yellow chemicals stored in spray bottles unlabeled. Manager labeled spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23863825

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Replacement ceiling tiles in kitchen and prep area.

14-09-4

Detail 23863824

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting boards on cooks line.

24-08-4

Detail 23863826

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf in prep area.

14-11-5

Detail 23863823

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in bar area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23863829

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cooks line and bar area.

21-12-4

Detail 23863827

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table when not in use.

Jan 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 15Total: 22

09-01-4

Detail 23465286

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. Employee with bare hands grabbed a tortilla holder with two tortilla inside his hand touched the tortilla. Spoke with manager and employee about proper hand washing procedures

14-86-1

Detail 23465296

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used to line pan of asparagus and garnishes

08A-20-5

Detail 23465299

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over fish in prep cooler.

01C-05-4

Detail 23465293

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order

01C-03-4

Detail 23465304

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. A few tags not marked with the last date served

22-02-4

Detail 23465294

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles soiled in bar area

53B-14-5

Detail 23465289

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present training certificate is expired

22-20-5

Detail 23465295

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled

51-11-4

Detail 23465303

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tanks not properly secured.

36-37-5

Detail 23465283

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen, ware washing and prep area.

14-09-4

Detail 23465291

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting boards on cooks line

14-11-5

Detail 23465302

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler in bar area

36-17-5

Detail 23465287

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles in kitchen and prep area

36-24-5

Detail 23465297

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near walk in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 23465301

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer

22-08-4

Detail 23465290

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on top of unit

33-11-4

Detail 23465285

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 23465288

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler Soiled gaskets on reach in coolers

33-16-4

Detail 23465298

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 23465284

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler is soiled in bar area

36-30-4

Detail 23465300

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall near water heater

29-11-4

Detail 23465292

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand wash sink in server area

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

09-01-4

Detail 23076498

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 employee handling ready to eat fish and plating it for service with no gloves on.

35A-02-6

Detail 23076503

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects by ovens near dry storage area.

22-02-4

Detail 23076501

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

53B-13-5

Detail 23076502

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 two employees on cook line with no proof of food safety handler training.

36-37-5

Detail 23076497

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable.

36-36-4

Detail 23076493

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above three compartment sink.

14-09-4

Detail 23076494

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards on cook line with visible grooves. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23076500

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under three compartment sink. Person in charge cleaned and removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23076495

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; cell phone on shelf above flip top cooler at grill station. Personal water bottle and cell phone on prep table by coffee and water pitchers. Person in charge removed all employee items to designated area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23076499

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line. Soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler.

29-15-4

Detail 23076492

Basic - Waste line passing through ice machine or ice bin. Observed drain lines exposed and in contact with ice in ice bin in bar area.

02D-01-5

Detail 23076496

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of white powdery substance with no label by dry storage area near prep table. Person in charge stated it was flour. Observed bin of white powdery substance with no label on shelf under prep table. Person in charge stated it was sugar. Person in charge labeled all required containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 22747206

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on Drink nozzles in bar area Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22747207

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 22747213

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in Dish area

36-03-4

Detail 22747204

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing on wall near Dish area Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22747215

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22747212

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on hand,e of green rolling cart, manager moved tongs Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22747205

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled with dust in walk in cooler, gaskets soiled on cooks line and oyster bar area Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22747208

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

14-17-4

Detail 22747209

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

36-30-4

Detail 22747214

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden wall where tankless water heater is stored

29-15-4

Detail 22747210

Basic - Waste line passing through ice machine or ice bin. In bar area

02D-01-5

Detail 22747211

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with a white powdery substance stored inside, manager labeled container Flour Corrected On-Site

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 22540796

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream (59F - Cold Holding) open container of cream stored in fridge in server area. Manager discarded cream Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 22540790

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags missing the last date served

02C-03-5

Detail 22540793

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of cream in server station employees unable to verify the date the cream was first opened. Manager discarded.

22-02-4

Detail 22540787

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on drink Nozzle in bar area Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22540783

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as a dump sink, ice dumped in hand wash sink

51-11-4

Detail 22540789

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured, manager properly secured tanks Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22540795

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and ware washing area

36-36-4

Detail 22540794

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dish machine

14-09-4

Detail 22540786

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cut marks on cutting boards

14-11-5

Detail 22540788

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on bottom drawer gasket

36-73-4

Detail 22540785

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris/ grease on floor under equipment Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22540792

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler Repeat Violation

25-27-4

Detail 22540791

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws stored on bar counter top

36-27-5

Detail 22540784

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled in the walk in cooler

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 21825193

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f pasta above fill line in prep unit, employee rearranged, 48f egg wash in melted ice, employee added more ice, 46f red beans, pastas, cut cabbage, cheeses, in walk in cooler, nobody has handled them up today, my probe reading 42f and mgr stated they had a big delivery an hr or so ago Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: 40f pastas, cheese, beans, cut cabbage in walk in cooler, 40f pasta in prep unit, 48-50f egg wash on melted ice, mgr discarded it and stated they will do 4 hrs procedure on it Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 21825194

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Mark Jacobson took test on 7/19/17 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: Same Admin Complaint

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 13Total: 23

22-42-4

Detail 21820376

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm chl in dish machine, wrong chemical in bucket, mgr changed it and still wasn't coming out, hose has a hole, mgr fixed it, 100 ppm, ecolab person showed up, Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21820392

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw scallops on shelf above open bag of fries, upright freezer in storage area, mgr rearranged Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 21820379

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. Raw phili meat in open container above raw fish in upright freezer, storage area Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21820382

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f pasta above fill line in prep unit, employee rearranged, 48f egg wash in melted ice, employee added more ice, 46f red beans, pastas, cut cabbage, cheeses, in walk in cooler, nobody has handled them up today, my probe reading 42f and mgr stated they had a big delivery an hr or so ago Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-33-4

Detail 21820372

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For dish machine

53A-03-7

Detail 21820383

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/. Mark Jacobson took test on 7/19/17 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21820381

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer

11-26-1

Detail 21820378

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. One new employee

53B-13-5

Detail 21820391

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here for 2 months

02C-02-5

Detail 21820388

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Custard made yesterday morning, mgr wrote date on Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21820373

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage in a couple of them in kitchen, Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 21820380

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One by prep area, cleaned up by employee Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21820371

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Preparing sauces, he got one Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21820387

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn fryer basket Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21820389

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By prep tables

10-12-5

Detail 21820375

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container, mgr placed by dish machine Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 21820386

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle, mgr removed them Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21820393

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens

23-03-4

Detail 21820377

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by fryer

35B-03-4

Detail 21820374

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Upright stairs

22-16-4

Detail 21820385

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in drink cooler by rear door

25-06-4

Detail 21820384

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in storage area, mgr placed them in box Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21820390

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Hanging on bucket, cook line, employee pushed it in Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21252756

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Dining window complete opened and no air curtain Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Mgr has talked to two companies and they are working on bids Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Per operator they have a bid and should be able to install air currents within the next 60 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Mgr stated they have submitted, plan reviewer stated they submitted them on 7/19/22 Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 21252755

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors or window. Window opened in dining area and no air curtain, also no self closure in upstair storage Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Windows are closed today and mgr stated they will keep them close until they figure out. Mgr has talked to two companies and they are working on bids Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Per operator they have a bid and should be able to install air currents within the next 60 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Operator stated they are waiting for plan review to be approved so he can spend all the money for it, he has a bid and they'll come out as soon as he calls them Time Extended

Jun 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21124095

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Dining window complete opened and no air curtain Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Mgr has talked to two companies and they are working on bids Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Per operator they have a bid and should be able to install air currents within the next 60 days. Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 21124094

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors or window. Window opened in dining area and no air curtain, also no self closure in upstair storage Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Windows are closed today and mgr stated they will keep them close until they figure out. Mgr has talked to two companies and they are working on bids Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: Per operator they have a bid and should be able to install air currents within the next 60 days. Time Extended

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21064996

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Dining window complete opened and no air curtain Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Mgr has talked to two companies and they are working on bids Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 21064995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors or window. Window opened in dining area and no air curtain, also no self closure in upstair storage Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-04: Windows are closed today and mgr stated they will keep them close until they figure out. Mgr has talked to two companies and they are working on bids Time Extended

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 19

08A-05-6

Detail 20898835

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops on shelf above cooked noodles and veggies in drawer unit by stove, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-37-4

Detail 20898831

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. On dual sink by dish machine

03A-02-5

Detail 20898822

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60 heavy cream on table and 88f veggie broth on table, by cook line, mgr placed them in cooler, explained time as public health control Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 20898827

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125f rice on double pan in steamer, mgr rearranged and got to 165f Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20898823

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet at prep sink and mop sink

01C-03-4

Detail 20898817

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

02C-03-5

Detail 20898825

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened on Sunday, upstairs cooler at bar

22-02-4

Detail 20898824

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer

51-16-7

Detail 20898826

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Dining window complete opened and no air curtain Warning

05-10-4

Detail 20898820

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. When cooling, quiche almost same temp as room temperature

51-11-4

Detail 20898829

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar, mgr secured it, one in upstair storage Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20898833

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee removed it Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20898828

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in upright cooler by office Repeat Violation

14-72-4

Detail 20898819

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Gap in between, mgr fixed it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20898821

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink in upstair bar

23-03-4

Detail 20898830

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two shelves by cook line under table, gasket in prep unit by fryer Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20898832

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Mgr closed it Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 20898836

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors or window. Window opened in dining area and no air curtain, also no self closure in upstair storage Repeat Violation Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20898834

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box opened with to go containers, upstairs storage

48-04-4

Detail 20898818

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. One in upstair storage

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 16Total: 20

08A-02-6

Detail 21339089

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak-open on shelf above fries in upright freezer at storage area, mgr rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 21339095

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Quiche made on 9/1/22

03D-15-4

Detail 21339084

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 80f cooked veggies, on table in kitchen, 30 min later 80f, employee placed them in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 21339088

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/. John Stillmunks took test 7/20/17

16-21-4

Detail 21339079

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 21339080

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs storage, mgr secured it Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21339076

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage by dish machine

24-05-4

Detail 21339083

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates for banquet, storage shelf

12B-07-4

Detail 21339087

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above customer food in upright cooler by employee restroom Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 21339078

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cutting chicken,

14-11-5

Detail 21339085

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in drawer up unit by stove, door comes off in cooler at bar upstairs Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 21339086

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked for beans and rice in walk in cooler

36-24-5

Detail 21339091

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Across cook line

10-18-5

Detail 21339081

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Employee removed knife Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21339094

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

35B-03-4

Detail 21339077

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Upstairs storage

08B-39-4

Detail 21339090

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut mushrooms have dirt in them, explained to mgr

21-11-4

Detail 21339092

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Mgr changed it Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21339093

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box on floor with to go containers in upstairs storage

14-17-4

Detail 21339082

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

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 13Total: 17

09-01-4

Detail 20541191

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. Grabbed cooked hamburger meat, he got gloves Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 20541183

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

08A-08-5

Detail 20541181

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood on shelf above pasta in drawer unit, mgr rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20541185

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56° whipped butter sitting on ice, mgr properly iced it down, explained time as public health control Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

51-11-4

Detail 20541182

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage area and at bar

36-34-5

Detail 20541177

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent/fan in walk in cooler

14-11-4

Detail 20541180

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler, back cook line, desert cooler, and walk in cooler Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20541179

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By mop sink

10-12-5

Detail 20541184

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container is dirty, mgr placed it by dish machine to be washed Corrective Action Taken

05-09-4

Detail 20541190

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Black small cooler in server area, mgr placed one Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20541178

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pasta and butter pot on stove, exterior and interior and gaskets in prep unit by fryers and upright cooler at back cook line Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 20541187

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door at storage area

14-33-4

Detail 20541186

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Desert cooler Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20541175

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays not inverted, storage room, mgr inverted them Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20541188

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By mixer

21-12-4

Detail 20541176

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Hanging in side of bucket, prep area by rear door, mgr pushed it into sanitizer Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 20541189

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, mgr changed solution, 200 ppm quat