EIGHTEEN EAST - A RESTAURANT & BAR

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with buildup of grease in the kitchen. Observed the gaskets in the reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the kitchen rusted and pitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed form it packaged before its thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.

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 reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed form it packaged before its thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the plaza dumpster rusted out in the bottom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed 0 ppm. Operator changed containers and registered at 50 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Observed in reachin cooler , ground beef over fish. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed behind building hose Bibb no vacuum breaker.

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 tuna with instructions to remove, not removed or cut package. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and raw pork stored with and touching pkg of ready to eat shredded cheese in reach in cooler at kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed raw ground beef stored on top of open container of raw fish in reach in cooler at kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding)in reachin prep top in plastic containers that are deep,and extend 2 inches above well then placed in metal well pans. Operator moved items to metal well pans to quicklcool to 41F within 4 hours. Observed 2 door upright Victory cooler.; pork tenderloin 1.5 lbs (48F - Cold Holding); ahi 4oz x 20 (50F) foods prepped over 12 hours ago not at 41F or below. See stop sale. A Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed plastic food containers stored under clean dish rack in contact with floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on rack with food crumbs and debris in kitchen rack holding microwave.

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. Fish found at 50F after thawing more than 12 hours ago. Plastic packaging still sealed. See stop sale.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed plastic bands on cooks wrist preparing foods. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler water on floor of cooler in contact with beer bottles at front bar.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of precooked chicken thawing at room temperature on prep table beside freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can rusted and not cleanable in woman's restroom stall.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwashing Machine at 0ppm. Observed by operator.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reachin Cooler Lobster Bisque 47F, Sliced Prime Rib 48F

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer machine.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine bin. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. 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 Ahi Tuna and Gator meat defrosted in Reachin Cooler without cut into packaging. Educated operator on protocol. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil tubs stored on floor in dining room and 1 in kitchen.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in kitchen not shielded or covered. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in ladies or mens room. Emailed operator hand washing signs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over seaweed. Operator removed the raw shell eggs to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup at cutting board at Make Table.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of ice machine.

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 ahi tuna at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed out of the package. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest Reach in Freezer.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both Men's and Women's restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area.