BISTRO (THE)

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared ahi tuna listed on two items on the menu, under salad and appetizers, without the proper identification on the menu. Discussed requirements for notice and reminder with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Operator stated they are making new menus and adding revisions at this time. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw beef and then handle ready-to-eat roll without changing gloves and washing hands. Roll reached 109F. Employee decided to re-make sandwich instead of heating bread to 155F. See stop sale. Employee removed gloves, washed hands, and put on new gloves. Discussed proper procedure with employees. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled raw beef and then handled a ready-to-eat roll without changing gloves and washing hands. Roll reached 109F. Issued stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Verde Sauce - Alfredo (62F - Cold Holding recheck 47F) in pizza make line area. Employee stated they had left the sauce on the counter but it had been out for less than 4 hours. Discussed proper procedure. Employee placed item in cooler. Observed Cooked Pasta (45F - Cold Holding recheck at 43F) in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee had placed a container of hot soup that was cooling next to pasta in reach-in cooler. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer. Item had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee on cook line wash hands in three compartment sink. Discussed proper procedure with employee. Warning

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in front wait station/bar area near soda dispensing machine. Discussed with operator. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink off cook line with water at 130F. No cold water is available to sink due to a broken handle. When employees are using handwashing sink, it is being used properly. Operator contacted plumber during inspection and they are in route for a repair. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared ahi tuna listed on two items on the menu, under salad and appetizers, without the proper identification on the menu. Discussed requirements for notice and reminder with operator. Warning

Basic - Handle missing at handwashing sink on cook line. Employee stated the handle broke during a repair to a nearby piece of equipment and was scheduled to be repaired tomorrow. Operator called plumber to repair and they will be at the establishment within the next hour. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator states dish machine pump went out, part has been ordered and is In process of being repaired Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in Reach-in-Cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket quaternary sanitizer over 400ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Jessica Gaff expired 2023 Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic ramekin used as scoop in goat cheese. Operator removed Corrected On-Site 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. Rop tuna not opened before thawing. Operator opened package Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front pizza area Warning

Basic - Small Coca Cola Reach-in cooler on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 rodent droppings found behind convention oven in kitchen prep area - 11 Approximately rodent droppings found under cabinet on back bar with co2 tanks and bag in box soda syrups. - 38 Approximately rodent droppings found under front bar in I closed space under bar medium size cutout of wood allowing inspector s to view the interior of that bar area next to broken reach in cooler across from bar hand sink. - 1 rodent dropping Along wall behind ice machine in service area entrance to kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: 5 rodent droppings under cabinet at bar across from hand sink Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda fountain has build up of sticky substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar near soda fountain used as dump/dirty bar utensil sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available. Operator purchased both quat and chlorine from Amazon during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink located near three compartment sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has build of of slime and mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulated build up of grease and food debris as well as hard water build up in dish machine interior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks behind bar are not secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cook line are grooved and stained. - cutting board in pizza prep area grooved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 2 dead roaches in corner of kitchen between electrical box and two door reach in cooler - 3 Approximately dead roaches along back wall under three compartment sink in kitchen. - 1 dead roach behind flour bin in kitchen prep area near exit door. - 1 dead roach behind three door reach in freezer in kitchen prep area along back wall - 1 dead roach under stand mixer in kitchen prep area near exit door - 1 dead roach under wine rack in dining room near kitchen entrance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: 1 dead roach by back door of establishment, operator cleaned and sanitized area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walls are sealed brick and mortar Floors unsealed concrete. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near pizza oven/pizza prep area missing hand wash sign. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets in multiple coolers in prep area have accumulated dirt and food debris - cabinets under front and back bar have accumulated dirt and debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of three door reach in freezer has accumulated dirt/food debris -double door reach in coolers near cook line have accumulated dirt/food debris in interior as well as on gaskets. - keg cooler at bar has accumulated debris and water in bottom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in both two door reach in coolers in kitchen rusted and pitted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - floor and wall behind bar near soda machine and glass storage has build up of dirt and food debris. - behind two door reach in coolers in kitchen has build up do dirt and food debris. - behind electrical box, three compartment sink, three door reach in cooler has build up of dirt and food debris. - behind prep table and convention oven in prep area has build up of dirt and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 3 live flies around hot line reach in cooler - 1 live fly near hand sink at bar entrance Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License was expired, operator called and renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 rodent droppings found behind convention oven in kitchen prep area - 11 Approximately rodent droppings found under cabinet on back bar with co2 tanks and bag in box soda syrups. - 38 Approximately rodent droppings found under front bar in I closed space under bar medium size cutout of wood allowing inspector s to view the interior of that bar area next to broken reach in cooler across from bar hand sink. - 1 rodent dropping Along wall behind ice machine in service area entrance to kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Cook line chlorine sanitizer bucket reading 200ppm, operator added water and brought down to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda fountain has build up of sticky substance. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar near soda fountain used as dump/dirty bar utensil sink. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available. Operator purchased both quat and chlorine from Amazon during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink located near three compartment sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has build of of slime and mold like substance. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulated build up of grease and food debris as well as hard water build up in dish machine interior. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic ramekins used as scoops on cook line cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks behind bar are not secured. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cook line are grooved and stained. - cutting board in pizza prep area grooved. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 2 dead roaches in corner of kitchen between electrical box and two door reach in cooler - 3 Approximately dead roaches along back wall under three compartment sink in kitchen. - 1 dead roach behind flour bin in kitchen prep area near exit door. - 1 dead roach behind three door reach in freezer in kitchen prep area along back wall - 1 dead roach under stand mixer in kitchen prep area near exit door - 1 dead roach under wine rack in dining room near kitchen entrance Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen cooking/prepping food without hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walls are sealed brick and mortar Floors unsealed concrete. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near pizza oven/pizza prep area missing hand wash sign. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets in multiple coolers in prep area have accumulated dirt and food debris - cabinets under front and back bar have accumulated dirt and debris. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of three door reach in freezer has accumulated dirt/food debris -double door reach in coolers near cook line have accumulated dirt/food debris in interior as well as on gaskets. - keg cooler at bar has accumulated debris and water in bottom. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in both two door reach in coolers in kitchen rusted and pitted Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - floor and wall behind bar near soda machine and glass storage has build up of dirt and food debris. - behind two door reach in coolers in kitchen has build up do dirt and food debris. - behind electrical box, three compartment sink, three door reach in cooler has build up of dirt and food debris. - behind prep table and convention oven in prep area has build up of dirt and food debris. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1:10 pm pizza station sliced meatballs (58F - Cold Holding); pizza diced chicken (58F - Cold Holding); pizza station diced pork (58F - Cold Holding) operator replaced foods with fresh items from the kitchen reach in cooler. 2:00 pm. pizza station sliced meatballs (40F - Cold Holding); pizza diced chicken (40F - Cold Holding); pizza station diced pork (40F- Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind Used as dump sink. Operator educated staff regarding hand washing sink procedures Repeat Violation 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. Added wood fire pizza oven without approval from plan review Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table operator removed employees beverages from kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned ovens at time inspections Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Pizza cook visited with tables then return to work without hand washing. Operator educated staff regarding proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2:30 pm pot roast (120F - Hot Holding); meatloaf (106F - Reheating) operator heated food on stove top. 3:25 pm pot roast (160F - Hot Holding); meatloaf (176 - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooks use Hans washing sink to prepare sanitizer bucket. Cook was educated regarding proper hand washing procedures. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. And No soap provided at handwash sink. Front bar sink. Operator filled soap and paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

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. Added pizza over, two door cooler, but no hand sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Date marking desserts. Operator dated desserts Corrected On-Site