MELTING POT TAMPA

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee dipping strawberries in chocolate without rinsing them off, manager discarded the strawberries.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.on the cooks line in the back kitchen, discussed with chef the importance of smooth cleanable surfaces.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans stacked wet in ware washing area by the triple sink , discussed with manager the importance of properly drying pans.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box with bagged cheese in walk in cooler close to the office on the floor , manager moved items of the floor to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted, provided operator with an educational packet , he said he will print one out and hang it up.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee dipping strawberries in chocolate without rinsing them off, manager discarded the strawberries.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.in the back kitchen on cutting board close to the dessert station.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ice cream mix in dessert Reach in cooler not date marked.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in front line Reach in coolers soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Elastic hair restraint stored on Employee handwash sink next to dessert prep line. Manager relocated elastic hair restraint during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located adjacent to dry storage and office room. Manager supplied paper towels during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed license during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 person drinks on prep table adjacent to dessert station. Manager relocated drinks to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in Walk in cooler not identified or segregated. Manager segregated drink during time of inspection. Employee foods inside plastic container in Walk in cooler not identified. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 jugs of oil stored in floor in dry storage area adjacent to office room. Manager relocated all oil to an approved location during time of inspection. Frozen mozzarella and bags of ice stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at bar area and 2 restrooms adjacent to dry storage and office room. Manager printed and posted signs during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service straws stored on floor in dry storage area adjacent to office room. Manager relocated straws to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at bar area.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in back service station. 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles on bakers rack with server trays. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not segregated in both Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of juice stored on food pantry floor. Manager relocated juice during time of inspection. Jug of oil stored on floor next to bakers rack with server trays. Manager relocated jug of oil during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service take out containers stored on floor in back service station. Employee relocated take out containers during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 packages of salmon thawing inside reduced oxygen package in Reach in cooler on front line cook area.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles inside back kitchen area are unlabeled.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing tile inside liquor room.

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. 5 packages of salmon thawing inside reduced oxygen package in Reach in cooler on front line cook area.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Adjacent to dry storage room.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards located on Reach in cooler on front line.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods not segregated inside Walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Employee foods not segregated inside Walk in cooler in dry storage area. Operator relocated all personal foods in both Walk in coolers during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located in dish pit dry storage rack. Operator stored all wet equipment to dry during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor beneath Employee handwash sink at bar area soiled with debris.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bin of frozen chicken stored on floor of dish pit. Discussed with operator to not store food on floor. Operator relocated chicken off floor inside Walk in cooler. Box of canned pepper s stored on storage room floor. Operator relocated peppers to shelves during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at bar area soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on equipment throughout kitchen area and on dry storage rack. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service bowls stored on floor service station. Adjacent to dry storage area. Operator relocated single service bowls during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed broccoli stored over Ready to eat salad greens in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated broccoli during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at outside mop sink.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on soap dispenser located adjacent to dessert reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment wet nesting in dry dish rack next to three compartment sink. Discussed with operator to stack wet equipment to allow proper drying. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster lid left open Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall behind dish machine is soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back kitchen door left open with a wooden stick. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored outside in back of establishment in wet mop bucket. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Only show the kitchen. There is a bar added with ice bin a prep sink and a hand washing sink and a dish machine no three compartment sink three reach in coolers 1 cooler for alcohol toppings fruits. And another for alcohol and glass storages. And across from dish machine a ice bin with not in service. In the dining room in the middle is a service station with a prep table and hand washing sink and soda dispenser Walk in entrance of restaurant has two bathrooms by hosts desk. Back of dining room has additional 2 restrooms. At the end of the dining room is a double door walk in room with a office a dry storage area with three shelfs that have dry goods and on the other side is a reach in shelf with dry goods and a shelf for soda box storages No food prep is taking place in this room but a hand washing sink is on the wall next to the shelf's sink is in disrepair and not being used. By the office is a walk in cooler with meats and cheeses and alcohol another dry storage shelf with drinks and across is a walk in freezer with frozen meats and dairy products. Next to the walk in freezer is a alcohol storage room Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: management was unsure if they had updated plans. Checked OnBase no new updated plans showed. Admin Complaint

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. Missing for 4 people Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: still observed Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm discussed with management to not use bar dish machine use the wash rinse and sanitize method. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Tested at 10 ppm dish machine in kitchen works properly 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 by email - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans summit from 2021. Only show the kitchen. There is a bar added with ice bin a prep sink and a hand washing sink and a dish machine no three compartment sink three reach in coolers 1 cooler for alcohol toppings fruits. And another for alcohol and glass storages. And across from dish machine a ice bin with not in service. In the dining room in the middle is a service station with a prep table and hand washing sink and soda dispenser Walk in entrance of restaurant has two bathrooms by hosts desk. Back of dining room has additional 2 restrooms. At the end of the dining room is a double door walk in room with a office a dry storage area with three shelfs that have dry goods and on the other side is a reach in shelf with dry goods and a shelf for soda box storages No food prep is taking place in this room but a hand washing sink is on the wall next to the shelf's sink is in disrepair and not being used. By the office is a walk in cooler with meats and cheeses and alcohol another dry storage shelf with drinks and across is a walk in freezer with frozen meats and dairy products. Next to the walk in freezer is a alcohol storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: No plans submitted. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: 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. Tested at 0 ppm discussed with operator to use three compartment sink with sanitizer to wash dishes. Dish machine in bar area not properly sanitizing tested 0 ppm. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone with gloves and began cutting a lemon.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce 47 f in reach in cooler on prep line held over 24 hours no temps taken see stop sale

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 47 f in reach in cooler on prep line held over 24 hours see stop sale

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dining room area.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In dining room area

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing 10 employee trainings observed 5 employee trainings

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White substance at bar area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In dining room area running at 80 f tested two minutes.

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In back kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on prep table.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Broccoli in box in walk in cooler. 2nd walk in cooler by office cheddar cheese box.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish dry storage.

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 retested to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting apples with no gloves on. Discussed with employee to wear gloves unless following aop paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employees washing dishes in machine with no sanitizer..

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cold holding yogurt sauce 45 sour cream 45 f cut lettuce 45 f boiled eggs 48 f wanton cooked 45 f milk 46 f all foods went to 43 f for 2nd temps placed in walk in freezer. at 5:35 pm Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled at bar area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table above food employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cheese in boxes stored on floor in 2nd walk in cooler by office. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in three compartment sink no running water. Employee turned on water. Corrected On-Site