COWPOKE'S WATERING HOLE

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food at waiting salad area. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over milk. Operator removed and stored pork correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood vents soiled with grease and grease accumulated on edges of hood. Operator will clean at closing. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Top of line where plates are staged soiled. Operator will clean at closing. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in various locations in dishwasher area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three cans crushed tomatoes. Operator removed from service. Corrective Action Taken Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine dishwasher. Operator ordered. Corrective Action Taken Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: cauliflower and red onions in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall at walk in cooler near dishwasher. Operator has work order to repair. Corrective Action Taken Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units on front counter. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall: exposed insulation at vegetable walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 60 F for less than 20 minutes. Operator applied rapid heat, rested at 135F.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Operator obtained. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at line. Operator repaired. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by line hot holding area. Water had been turned off. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: by 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. Tuna at 37F, and Mahi operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, bulk seasoning and repaired with tape. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in vegetable cooler and bread cooler with exposed insulation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at waiting station.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at ice machine, whisks. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory: Tuna poke on menu. Operator will mark. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored, spatulas, whisks and colander not stored correctly. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken: bulk seasoning, Everglades and bulk sugar cover containers broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Operator has ordered new lids. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom in vegetable cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: 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 the Food Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Operator could not provide completed forms. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at back bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Operator educated employee on proper technique. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect in dry storage. One small flying insect in dishwasher area. None observed landing on food. Operator whisked out small flying insects. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener. Operator cleaned and sanitized item. Corrected On-Site

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. Employee J.H.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back area by walk in cooler.

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. Tuna at 38° cold holding not removed from packaging. Operator slit bags to remove from barrier. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at bar behind equipment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from original packaging and stored as bulk not labeled in dry storage. Operator placed label on container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to honey. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored at ice tea station, whisk stored by placing through handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at ice bin by office and at bar.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime , cutting boards on line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. on line.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Leonardo F.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment on bottom of dishwasher area prep sink..

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in alcohol storage area and in breezeway by dishwasher.

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. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items, at dry storage, cell phone on line. Operator removed items Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at breezeway by dishwasher area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator placed at dishwasher area to clean. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid closed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice at bar not covered. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at waiting area. Operator secured. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches at bar on sticky board. Bar was not in use . Operator removed from area, sanitized and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

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. Operator was educated. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk breading removed from packaging not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation