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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 wiping clothes buckets stored in handwash sink at bar. Operator removed items from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling sanitizer bucket with water from handwash sink in kitchen. Discussed with employee that handwash sink for hand wash only. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen entrance and at bar. Employee provided. Warning

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

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door handle broken. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line. Warning

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes with out sanitizing, employee set up sanitizer and sanitized dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on paper bags. Employee removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink next to prep sink. Warning

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. For new hire. Employee signed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

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

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salsa. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches next to cooler at bar. Employee removed and sanitized at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with to go boxes. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine out of order. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from 3 compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: 1 live fly on reach in cooler door. Operator removed and sanitized. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on bunch near register 2 rodent droppings in dining area 2 rodent droppings at bar 23 rodent droppings near soda boxes 4 rodent droppings near dish machine 18 rodent droppings in dry storage 2 rodent droppings on cook line Operator began cleaning at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: 1 rodent dropping between containers 1 rodent dropping near fryers 1 live roach in dry storage Operator removed all and sanitized areas Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under prep sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of microwave broken. Dish machine out of order. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on bunch near register 2 rodent droppings in dining area 2 rodent droppings at bar 23 rodent droppings near soda boxes 4 rodent droppings near dish machine 18 rodent droppings in dry storage 2 rodent droppings on cook line Operator began cleaning at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of microwave broken. Dish machine out of order. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor at bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor at bar.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on cups in dry storage. 24 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage. 2 rodent droppings on bag of rice in dry storage 6 rodent droppings near ice machine 20 rodent droppings on containers of tortillas 2 rodent droppings on prep table 3 rodent droppings on plates on cook line. 11 rodent droppings behind grill 1 rodent droppings on shelf above prep cooler. 39 rodent droppings on soda boxes Apparently 50 rodent droppings near dish machine 8 rodent droppings at bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: 1 rodent dropping next to soda boxes. 4 rodent droppings on chemical buckets under dish machine 1 rodent dropping next to walk in cooler 1 live roach on wall above prep table 1 live roach on floor near back door. Operator removed all rodent droppings and roaches and sanitized all areas. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing behind prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection.advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 150 ppm quaternary ammonium. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Dish machine tested 0ppm, establishment is not using dish machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on cups in dry storage. 24 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage. 2 rodent droppings on bag of rice in dry storage 6 rodent droppings near ice machine 20 rodent droppings on containers of tortillas 2 rodent droppings on prep table 3 rodent droppings on plates on cook line. 11 rodent droppings behind grill 1 rodent droppings on shelf above prep cooler. 39 rodent droppings on soda boxes Apparently 50 rodent droppings near dish machine 8 rodent droppings at bar

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 50 F, salsa 50 F, sour cream 50 F, cheese 46 F in reach in cooler next to bar door. Employee placed items in walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator not able to provide tested strips for chlorine.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager not able to provide any food handler certifications. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Manager not able to provide reporting agreement. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans in walk in cooler not date marked.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled under 3 compartment sink.

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

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection.advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 150 ppm quaternary ammonium. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor at bar.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice uncovered in dry storage.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt and flour not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above reach in cooler at bar, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed limes in walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler under grill. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 45 F in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 91 F on steam table, operator turned up heat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket tested 200+ ppm chlorine, operator remade tested 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

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. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink, operator replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled at bar. Employee labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in containers of seasoning, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0ppm, advised operator to not use dish machine until it is working properly, establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor on cook line, operator removed bat time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from ice machine. Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on seasonings not labeled. Warning

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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia. Due 10/12/2023 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Establishment not using dish machine at time of callback. Due 10/12/2023 Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies near dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: 2 flies near dish machine 2 flies near ice machine Admin Complaint

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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Slicer soiled near ice machine. Soda guns at bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Due 12/4/2023. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Due 12/4/2023 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. Due 12/4/2023 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Due 12/4/2023 Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice on steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near dish machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near prep sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia. Due 10/12/2023 Repeat Violation

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. Observe employee touch chips with bare hands.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies near dish machine.

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server go from soiled dishes to chips with out washing hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 46 F, Black beans 69 F, employee placed items on ice. Corrective Action Taken

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Slicer soiled near ice machine. Soda guns at bar. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink next to prep sink. Operator removed sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in handwash sink.

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

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 food manager at establishment.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks in kitchen.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Due 12/4/2023. 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. Due 12/4/2023

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice on steam table.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near prep sink. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cutting board.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone next to liquid butter.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor near dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.ice bucket on floor.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink next to reach in cooler.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing on counter. Operator placed under running water at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 0 ppm, operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 50ppm chlorine. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Warning

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. Milk in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. Warning

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted next to ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting across from ice machine. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chip stored on floor. Oil stored on floor next to stove top. Lettuce on the floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Metal pans not inverted near ice machine above prep table. Warning

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in handwash sink next to beer cooler. Warning