BERTHA'S KITCHEN

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Aguachile with raw shrimp advertised on the menu. According to packaging, the shrimp is farm raised but it does not state pellet fed. Operator states that they do steam the shrimp for this dish. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by cart in dry storage area, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche with tilapia advertised on the menu. The tilapia is farm raised and pellet fed, however it is not heat treated prior to service. The menu does not identify this ceviche as an undercooked animal food. Warning

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, sauce, nacho cheese operator stated was made other day but there is no date mark or labeling. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle in front area. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in the flour in dry storage. Warning

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 bag of tilapia not properly thawed out in reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the prep table grooved. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed owner with bracelets and rings on while prepping food. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler under prep table. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle on the fryer. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator added open food service and ice machine to front of dining area and no handsink is available. Waitstaff dipping sauces and dipping ice and preparing drinks with no handsink available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets not correctly repaired and door not closing correctly on reach on prep top unit at dining area. TCS foods not maintained at 41F or colder. Operator will not use to hold TCS foods but will switch canned and bottled drinks to this cooler and hold TCS foods in Flat top cooler which is currently holding temperature at 41F or colder. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter individual containers 30ea(80F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on counter. See stop sale Operator discarded. Observed Flan in cooler at front dining area, held over 24 hours. flan (49F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter individual containers 30ea(80F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on counter. See stop sale Operator discarded. Observed Flan in cooler at front dining area, held over 24 hours. flan (49F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (129F - Hot Holding). Beans on steamtable not 135F or hotter throughout. Bottom of pan over 165F , educated operator to stir the beans often enough to maintain 135F throughout product. Operator stirred beans until product 169F through out. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator out of paper towels using cloth to dry hands. Re-educated on the need for disposable hand drying provisions and operator added paper napkins to all sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator added open food service and ice machine to front of dining area and no handsink is available. Waitstaff dipping sauces and dipping ice and preparing drinks with no handsink available. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets not correctly repaired and door not closing correctly on reach on prep top unit at dining area. TCS foods not maintained at 41F or colder. Operator will not use to hold TCS foods but will switch canned and bottled drinks to this cooler and hold TCS foods in Flat top cooler which is currently holding temperature at 41F or colder. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed taquitos in freezer with no cover. Warning

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator added open food service and ice machine to front of dining area and no handsink is available. Waitstaff dipping sauces and dipping ice and preparing drinks with no handsink available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: At callback operator stated she sent plan corrections to email of original plan approval email. Inspector gave plan review general email to operator at callback. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: At callback 1/5/24 Operator was not in house. No plan reviewer was available by phone. No revised plan had been sent to the inspector. Readvised operator via email and gave all contact information for plan review via email. Copied plan review on email to operator. Time extended by 60 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Time Extended

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator added open food service and ice machine to front of dining area and no handsink is available. Waitstaff dipping sauces and dipping ice and preparing drinks with no handsink available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: At callback operator stated she sent plan corrections to email of original plan approval email. Inspector gave plan review general email to operator at callback. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: At callback 1/5/24 Operator was not in house. No plan reviewer was available by phone. No revised plan had been sent to the inspector. Readvised operator via email and gave all contact information for plan review via email. Copied plan review on email to operator. Time extended by 60 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator added open food service and ice machine to front of dining area and no handsink is available. Waitstaff dipping sauces and dipping ice and preparing drinks with no handsink available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: At callback operator stated she sent plan corrections to email of original plan approval email. Inspector gave plan review general email to operator at callback. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: At callback 1/5/24 Operator was not in house. No plan reviewer was available by phone. No revised plan had been sent to the inspector. Readvised operator via email and gave all contact information for plan review via email. Copied plan review on email to operator. Time extended by 60 days. Time Extended

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator added open food service and ice machine to front of dining area and no handsink is available. Waitstaff dipping sauces and dipping ice and preparing drinks with no handsink available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: At callback operator stated she sent plan corrections to email of original plan approval email. Inspector gave plan review general email to operator at callback. Time Extended

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm)no Quaternary sanitizer in dispenser. Operator sent employee to get correct bleach for sanitation. Operator set up chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm and rewashed all dish ware. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes then touch clean cutting board and clean surfaces of prep table without washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (137F - Hot Holding); rice (119F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (127F - Hot Holding); beef (119F - Hot Holding) foods on steam table over 1hour, must discard at 4 pm within 4 hours of being placed out of temperature. Operator will adjust heat on steam table to properly maintain foods at 135F or hotter. Plastic bags and double panel foods prohibit heat from properly maintaining 135F or hotter. Warning

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. Inspector provided handouts via email . Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either of only two handsinks for establishment. Manager placed paper towels at sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator added open food service and ice machine to front of dining area and no handsink is available. Waitstaff dipping sauces and dipping ice and preparing drinks with no handsink available. Warning

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. Inspector provided handouts via email . Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on counter beside cutting board.. employee removed and sanitized area. Warning

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 scoop on bulk rice container. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed curtains used to separate kitchen from front dining area. Curtains soiled. Operator states she has swinging doors to install waiting for correct hinges. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed breading in open pan under shelving beside unwashed vegetables at back prep. Warning

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed kitchen operating grill and fryer without the hood system in operation. Smoke and grease laden vapors throughout dining area and kitchen. Operator turned on hood system. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under 3 bay sink. Warning