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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/ manager John Ruszkowski

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee bag blocking hand wash sink on cook line. Removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink, manager replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in sugar, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, manager inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag hanging next to tortillas. Manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked with trash can.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 45 F in walk in cooler, manager closed walk in cooler door. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15:

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink across from 3 compartment sink, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15:

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15:

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15:

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15:

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee head phones on cutting board, manager removed at time of inspection. Employee hats on soda boxes. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15:

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15:

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15:

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin next to register. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15:

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Container lids not inverted in dry storage. Manager inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15:

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15:

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15:

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 127 F in steam table.

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. Manager provided 4 food handler certifications.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled on storage shelf. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salsa.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board and prep tables throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelf with tortillas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to prep sink.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with plates. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 59 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager placed sour cream to the bottom of cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Sour cream 47 F in reach in cooler. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At handwash sink on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with portion cups. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelf with plastic bowls. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to plates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Time Extended

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up plate off the floor and began making a burrito without changing gloves and washing hands.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink.

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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager Matthew Gautier expired 12/6/2023.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glove in handwash sink on cook line. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled next to steam table.

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

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

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters are removed to be cleaned.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled above prep table, operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on the wrong location at faucet. 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. Operator printed and had employees sign at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory. Steak is cooked to customer liking. Operator posted consumer advisory at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of sugar.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above onions.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above onions.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the bottom of back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer door handle, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwash sink next to ice machine.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Portion cup lids not inverted at sauce station. Repeat Violation

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

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door won't stay closed.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the bottom of back door.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handle, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Portion cups lids at service area not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of chips not covered.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near 3 Compartment Sink. Manager replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near 3 Compartment Sink. Manager replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to barbecue sauce and above seasonings.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on patty picks, employee phone on cutting board. Employee removed items at time of inspection. Employee shoes next to beer and wine. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese on cook line.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink near registers.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Knives not all inverted.

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly above file cabinet. 1 wasp above buzz light in back area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Observed 4 flies on cook line. Operator is attempting to remove flies. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Moved on top of tortillas. Discussed proper storage with employee. Moved into pocket. Backpack on shelf by walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Backpack on shelf by walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lids and containers on shelf. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared with plaza. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sponge stored inside handwash sink next to ice machine. Operator removed item from handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Didn't observe paper towels at handwash sink across from three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers without handle used as scoop stored in cinnamon and sugar container. Operator removed items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out and displayed current license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked/broken plastic container stored on shelf adjacent from three compartment sink.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handle, located on cook line. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers. Located on shelf adjacent three compartment sink.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid that's shared with plaza. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed improper thawing method of raw beef stored in sink. Operator placed item if reach in cooler at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers storing dry seasoning not labeled.