SUSIE'S AGAIN RESTAURANT

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles by the dishwashing area. The operator labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1 cracked container. The operator discarded the cracked container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 hood filters are missing on the left side. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The door frame on the reach in cooler across from the reach in freezer. The operator cleaned the door frame. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces soiled with: The fan in the refrigerator across from the fryers had a mold-like substance. The fan in the reach-in freezer on the left side of the kitchen had a mold-like substance. The fan in the walk-in cooler had dust on it. The can opener had food debris on it. The operator cleaned all areas. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.

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. Two expired: Vanessa H. (expired 5/23/2025) and Mari H. (expired 5/24/2025).

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical present on the premises that is not required for the operation of the establishment. One bottle on the prep table by the wash area had no label. The operator labeled the bottle as "degreaser." Corrected On-Site

Basic - 1 air vent above the ice machine in the kitchen is soiled with an accumulated mold-like substance.

Basic - Clean bowls and plates were not stored inverted or in a protected manner. They were located on the left side of the kitchen. The operator corrected this by inverting the bowls and plates. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Equipment and utensils were not properly air-dried, resulting in wet nesting. Several cups in the server area were observed with wet nesting. The operator separated the cups to allow them to air-dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The gaskets on the reach-in cooler across from the fryers are torn.

Basic - Food storage containers or container lids were cracked or broken. Observed 3 cracked containers on the shelf above the three-compartment sink. The operator discarded the 3 cracked containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles are missing on the column in the kitchen, in front of the back door.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 hood filters are missing.

Basic - The screen on the kitchen's back door is torn and has holes.

Basic - There was ice buildup in the reach-in freezer. The operator cleaned up the ice buildup in the reach-in freezer closest to the back door. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked shell eggs, used tongs together lettuce out of cooler. Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door vertical cooler on cook line -shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) , moved to walk in cooler, temps taken this morning were all 41F or below, In drawers under grill - cut potatoes (53F - Cold Holding); moved from walk in cooler at 7 am, operator discarded recheck chicken 41F, shrimp discarded Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler, 2 door on cook line .

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket at server station 0 ppm corrected to 50 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked potatoes placed in soiled dish rack for dishmachine in kitchen draining into middle section of the three compartment sink. Observed accumulation of soiled material chipping along edges of the dish rack in direct contact with the potatoes. Discussed in depth with employee and operator. Potatoes were discarded. See stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked potatoes placed in soiled dish rack for dishmachine in kitchen draining into middle section of the three compartment sink. Observed accumulation of soiled material chipping along edges of the dish rack in direct contact with the potatoes. Discussed in depth with employee and operator. Potatoes were discarded.

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles in kitchen without a label containing toxic substances. Employee labeled spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line crack raw shell eggs and handle clean plate to plate ready-to-eat food to go out to a customer. Discussed proper glove changing and handwashing procedures with employee. Employee changed gloves.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured to the right of the bag in the box station in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink without lid stored under prep table next to clean equipment. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic to go bag in contact with rolls in wait station area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris and soda gun nozzle soiled with an accumulation of slime.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind bar.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks stored in bar and in kitchen to the left of the three compartment sink not secured.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on shelf next to box of rice and container of oil in dry storage area to the right of the walk-in cooler. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind and under equipment throughout the establishment.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with a chlorine solution stored on prep table off of cook line next to an open container of flour. Employee moved sanitizer bucket to the floor with a double bucket around the container. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of roasted red peppers dented on seam. 5.52 lbs

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Pedro Chico, owner

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not identified on menu as being uncooked. Operator put asterisks next to menu items containing raw eggs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 cans of roasted red peppers dented on seam. 5.52 lbs

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to dish machine Floor tiles missing by dish machine Walk in cooler door damaged

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door, operator moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener base, next to handle Around and behind nozzles at soda station

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical cooler on cook line

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On counter over clean pans, operator moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket on cook line-less than 50ppm, corrected it to over 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bag. Manager removed from grocery bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2022.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. >200ppm chlorine. Manager fixed to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and bag on mixer and on cans. Manager removed and put in employee area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tomatoes on floor. Bucket of sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved tomatoes off floor. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Potatoes, rice, and noodles in walk in cooler uncovered. Manager covered items. Corrected On-Site

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. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then proceeded to put away clean equipment. Discussed hand washing with manager. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 125°F. Manager reheated mashed potatoes. Recheck 170°F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Repeat Violation

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.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair reach in cooler handles.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater and backpack on can storage rack. Backpack on mixer head. Employee moved all items to employee area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of lettuce on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's bathroom.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun cap in bar soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-09: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Color chart is gray, not accurate Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on vertical 2 door cooler on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame and hinges around doors of 3 door cooler on cook line Dust accumulation on cord and pipes in kitchen Shelves in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-09: cords and pipes clean Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-09: Time Extended