JALAPENO'S

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink in kitchen, owner replaced. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in bin of flour in dry storage, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by the cook line the door on the left side does not shut properly. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water on reach in freezer in the kitchen where the ice cream and other items are kept.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener with debris on it.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A bowl with no handle was in a bag of salt, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelve in walk in freezer and cardboard on the floor.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Reach in cooler next to the cook line the door on the left side is not working properly.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer are not smooth, there are cracks. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in freezer, owner put one in. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sigh at the hand wash sink in the bar area, printed copy for owner. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil on bottom shelve on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler in the bar area, operator stated a work order has been placed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelves are rusted and pittied. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut and washed peppers in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb next to the cook line.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer cracked and broken.

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Light shields missing in the dry storage areas next to the cook line and back kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under the the preparation tables on the cook line soiled.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door next to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line soiled.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves under preparation table next to the cook line. Owner removed the foil. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard covers in the walk in cooler soiled.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cans of soda in the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of chemicals stored above bags of sugar in the dry storage area. Operator moved the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for their bare hand sink.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their cook line cutting boards heavily grooved.

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out along the bottom.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up around the dumpster.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the exit door leading out of the walk in cooler area not self closing.

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed batteries and toy guns stored over alcohol in the back storage area.

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

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 at 0 ppm. Line had been pulled out operator corrected and chlorine reads 109ppm after correction. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Stored on floor at bar.

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensils and ice scoop at bar stored in dirty container.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dipper in crockpot from night before not turned on not cleaned. Scoop in dirty 80F water after opening Restaurant.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Observed cleaned pans with labels not fully removed pieces of label and glue still on containers.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over canned beer in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken in ziploc bags stored over unwashed avocados and potatoes and canned beer in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler, Operator rearranged cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored uncovered on top of coffee machine at waitstaff area. Operator rearranged cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sealed bag of chicken thawed in standing cold water no longer at 41F or below. Operator states that the chicken was in sink for 1.5 hours and replaced in freezer to quickly recook to 41af before preparing for cooking. Corrected On-Site

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. Repeat Violation

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 sent copy of form via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 5 tiles in dining area with water stains. Operator states that the contractors have been contacted and they are waiting for them to be available due to other hurricane damage in area contractors are busy.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 1/20/23.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach tablets stored over container of cleaned dish ware.

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 during inspection Corrected On-Site

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 during inspection Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed bar coolers and bar area with old sticky residue.

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys on prep table at wait staff prep area, observed phone on prep table at cookline. Operator had items removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed black sticky residue on floor at bar.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door frozen shut.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar scoop handle in contact with sugar in bulk sugar container at cookline.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in water sitting on edge of handsink beside ice cream cooler. Operator removed and sent utensil through dishwash.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided during inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor in kitchen under equipment and on walk-in freezer floor.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at cookline.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed plumbing lines exposed at wall at end of cook makeline handsink.

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed raw wood used to construct shelf for handsink at cookline.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed tortillas held in plastic storage box not food grade quality plastic.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken packaged onsite, stored over containers of cut vegetables and cooked vegetables in walk-in freezer.manager put chicken below. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed newly added ice cream case. dipping area at the front counter area and no handsink is present.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - ice cream bar area added. 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. Must remove or go through plan review. Manager removed ice cream to back of kitchen and will serve on request from there. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed mens restroom door blocked open by garbage can. Manager removed can and allowed door to shut. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and seasoning containers at prep area.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed blender mixing area and clean blender storage beside handsink.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinks at front counter beside ice cream dispensing area glass with no lids.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on dirty pan at wait station area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of ice at cookline.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice bin left open and smoothie mix on reach-in beer cooler left with no lid. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over fully cooked chicken nuggets. Operator switched the food items. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Educated and emailed the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses.

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Educated and emailed the Food Allergen Awareness sheet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled/stained with residue build up at steam table.

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

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at steam table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.