Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County

2 ALEX'S

7049 W WATERS AVE, Town 'n' Country, FL 33634

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
1 High Priority
May 18, 2026
City
Town 'n' Country
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

03B-01-6

Detail 24581005

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 90 F on counter, employee began reheating. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24581010

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Soda machine. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24581002

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand wash sink. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24581008

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labeled. Employee began labeling at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24581001

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

51-11-4

Detail 24581003

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

14-09-4

Detail 24581007

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24580999

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of pasta on floor.

14-69-4

Detail 24581006

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

22-08-4

Detail 24581004

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

12B-13-4

Detail 24581000

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24581011

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24581009

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

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 5Total: 17

14-15-4

Detail 24252615

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Used for sauce Warning

08A-11-5

Detail 24252610

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs over bottles of beer in reach in cooler with glass doors.operator moved items. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 24252609

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat food in walk in operator moved items to the appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24252620

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved food items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. -garlic in oil first temp 1:45 pm (76F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 28f -shredded cheese first temp 1:45 pm (55F - Cold Holding); 2nd temp 45f at 1:55 pm shredded ham first temp 1:45 (55F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 38f at 1:55 pm whole milk first temp 2:00 (46F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 43f at 2:57pmCorrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 24252621

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose under triple sink attached to faucet missing vaunt breaker.spoke with operator the importance of using a vacuumed breaker. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 24252617

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with operator of the big six and sent educational packet to operator. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24252611

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled , can opener solder with debris, operator cleaned can opener and blade. Cutting boards observed with mold like substance , operator discarded cutting board. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24252616

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked , next to triple sink , operator moved item blocking the sink to another area. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24252618

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-31-4

Detail 24252614

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves rusted in walk in cooler and ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24252622

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. One employee expired May 2025 Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24252623

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser unlabeled , Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24252613

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside ice machine , operator stated they will clean it .

12B-13-4

Detail 24252619

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.employee drink in cooler operator removed Drink from cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24252612

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed block of cheese uncovered in walk in cooler , operator covered the item. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24252625

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing out in water at room temperature.employee moved to walk in cooler. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24252624

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Spoke with operator on the importance of smoothing cleanable shelves Repeat Violation

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 23563629

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ham stored in non food grade bag in white Frigidaire reachin freezer.

29-42-4

Detail 23563622

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at splitter Employee removed splitter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23563627

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on equipment, prep tables,and shelves throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23563625

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink in dish area Cups stored in hand sink on service line adjacent to register. Employee removed cups and trash can Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 23563624

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink in dish area. Employee placed paper towels at hand sink Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23563631

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

41-17-4

Detail 23563633

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with purple degreaser under 3-compartment sink. Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 23563628

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-47-4

Detail 23563626

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of eggs stored on floor in walkin cooler. Employee placed on shelf Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23563630

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

36-27-5

Detail 23563632

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling soiled with grease buildup throughout kitchen.

45-04-4

Detail 23563623

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Sandwich press machine stored on prep table on cookline.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23392215

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked rice in walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw fish to lower shelf to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-09-4

Detail 23392211

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee eating and drinking on cook line, then returned to work with food without changing gloves and washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 23392212

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A large pan of shredded mozzarella 53 F and minced ham 56 F stored on prep table at cook line. Employee moved to reach-in cooler at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 23392209

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

22-02-4

Detail 23392214

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at front service counter.

31A-09-4

Detail 23392206

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large trash can by three-compartments sink. Employee relocated trash can. Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes dumped in handwash sink at front service counter. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23392208

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Minced chorizo, cooked rice and various ready to eat food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23392213

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three-compartments sink. Repeat Violation

12B-01-4

Detail 23392216

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. On cook line while cooking pasta. 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. Employee drink espresso with no lid at cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 23392210

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men's restroom.

08B-12-5

Detail 23392207

Basic - Stored food not covered. A piece of cheese block cut in half and not covered in walk-in cooler.

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 22855646

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black bean rice, cooked noodle and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22855645

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. At front bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Time Extended

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 9

22-42-4

Detail 22849316

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Employee added chlorine, test 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22849318

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish fillets and raw pork stored over cooked rice and minced ham in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22849319

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: cooked black bean rice 47 F, minced ham 47 F, minced chorizo 48 F, cheese block 47 F, raw fish filet 49 F, raw pork 47 F. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22849315

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at three compartment sink blocked by a large trash can. Employee relocated trash can away form handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22849320

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks on cook line and at dish washing area. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22849317

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black bean rice, cooked noodle and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22849322

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22849321

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22849314

Basic - Food stored on floor. A container of cooked noodle stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 22420743

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 2023-11-03: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22420739

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22420740

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cooked pork and various food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 22420742

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22420741

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

22-42-4

Detail 22414073

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. No ware washing at time of inspection. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22414072

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over pizza doughs and cooked lasagna, raw beef stored over cooked noodle in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 22414074

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched handled soiled dishes, touched soiled wet wiping cloths, then engaged to prep food on cook line with the same gloves. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22414078

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: cut lettuce 47 F, cooked noodle 44-48 F, cut tomato 58 F, sliced white American cheese 60 F. Reach-in cooler at kitchen: Cold holding: cooked black bean rice 45-47 F, raw beef 51 F, raw chicken 50 F. On prep table at cook line: shredded mozzarella (59-68F - Cold Holding); minced ham (63-70F - Cold Holding). Operator moved items to walk-in cooler and contacted refrigerator repair company. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

29-42-4

Detail 22414079

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

11-27-4

Detail 22414083

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. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22414075

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at three compartment sink blocked by large trash can. Employee relocated trash can. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22414077

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cooked pork and various food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22414081

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22414076

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22414082

Basic - Food stored on floor. A pot of cooked black bean rice stored on floor at kitchen. Employee moved to prep table. A case of ham stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22414080

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths on prep table. Warning

May 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 21985516

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21985515

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked ham and bread pudding in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21985509

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella 61 F stored on prep table at cook line. Employee moved into reach-in cooler at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21985511

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21985508

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21985512

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black rice, cooked pork and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21985510

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21985514

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table at cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 21985507

Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

40-01-4

Detail 21985513

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee bicycle stored at food storage area in kitchen.

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21570428

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish fillet stored over cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler. Raw beef burger stored over prepped ham sandwiches in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 21570425

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21570427

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21570426

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, beef soup and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21570430

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets in reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers. Chest freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21570429

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21568357

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish fillet stored over cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler. Raw beef burger stored over prepped ham sandwiches in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21568355

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to grill on cook line: milk 45 F, cooked noodle 46 F, cut tomato 48 F, cut lettuce 49 F. Single glass door reach-in cooler on cook line: minced ham 51 F, sliced ham 50 F, cooked ground beef 51 F, raw beef burger 51 F. On prep table at cook line: minced ham 71 F, mozzarella cheese 53 F, fresh garlic in oil 79 F. Recommend employee to moved items to reach-in freezer, placed in ice bath or walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Reach-in cooler next to grill on cook line: milk 44 F, cooked noodle 51 F, sliced cheese 52 F, fresh garlic in oil 53 F. Single glass door reach-in cooler on cook line: minced chorizo 52 F, sliced pepperoni 51 F, cooked black bean rice 51 F, raw beef burger 52 F, raw pork 51 F, raw chicken 50 F. On prep table at cook line: mozzarella cheese 47 F. Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 21568360

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21568354

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21568359

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, beef soup and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21568353

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets in reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers. Chest freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21568356

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 21568358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 15

12A-16-4

Detail 21560971

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee entered kitchen after talked on his cellphone outside by back door, then engaged to working with food without washing hands. Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 21560976

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. No soap available at all handwash sinks. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21560974

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish fillet stored over cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler. Raw beef burger stored over prepped ham sandwiches in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21560978

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to grill on cook line: milk 45 F, cooked noodle 46 F, cut tomato 48 F, cut lettuce 49 F. Single glass door reach-in cooler on cook line: minced ham 51 F, sliced ham 50 F, cooked ground beef 51 F, raw beef burger 51 F. On prep table at cook line: minced ham 71 F, mozzarella cheese 53 F, fresh garlic in oil 79 F. Recommend employee to moved items to reach-in freezer, placed in ice bath or walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21560970

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

22-02-4

Detail 21560965

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21560967

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. All handwash sinks at kitchen. Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21560969

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, beef soup and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21560966

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21560977

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn gaskets in reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers. Chest freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 21560964

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 with no lids no straws stored on prep table at cook line. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21560973

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21560975

Basic - Food stored on floor. A large container of mozzarella cheese stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21560972

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21560968

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Jun 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 21148414

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21148413

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on sandwich prep cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21148415

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked black bean rice and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 21148418

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21148419

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21148416

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in coolers/freezers at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21148417

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers/freezers gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Time Extended

Apr 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21035913

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish fillets stored over cooked rice in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 21035907

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

41-18-4

Detail 21035915

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer tested 200+ppm in three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Not setup. Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 21035909

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Alejandro Pena, expired on 02-22-2022. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21035910

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on sandwich prep cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

31B-05-4

Detail 21035916

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21035908

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked black bean rice and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 21035911

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21035906

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21035912

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in coolers/freezers at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21035914

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers/freezers gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 16

12A-13-4

Detail 21030613

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled dirty equipments in three compartment sink, then returned to work with food on cook line without washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing procedures. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21030611

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish fillets stored over cooked rice in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21030615

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single glass door reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: cooked black bean rice 59 F, minced chorizo 51 F, ham sandwich 49 F, raw burger 48 F, raw steak 49 F. Operator moved all time/temperature control for safety food items to other reach-in cooler at time of inspection. Observed a container of mozzarella 67 F and minced ham 72 F stored on prep table at cook line. Operator moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21030607

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

41-18-4

Detail 21030605

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer tested 200+ppm in three compartment sink. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21030610

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/ Alejandro Pena, expired on 02-22-2022. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21030601

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on sandwich prep cooler at cook line. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21030603

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle stored in handwash sink on cook line. Removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 21030602

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21030606

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked black bean rice and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21030604

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21030600

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

14-11-4

Detail 21030614

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in coolers/freezers at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21030612

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a few cases of cooked ham stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21030609

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers/freezers gaskets. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21030608

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach-in cooler on cook line. Warning

Oct 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 13

22-42-4

Detail 20565662

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 25 ppm. Operator remade solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-14-4

Detail 20565665

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee sneezed while folding pizza take out food boxes, no handwash and continued to fold food boxes. Discussed with operator about proper handwash procedures, employee washed hands properly at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20565668

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cheese in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over grounded chorizo in walk-in cooler. Provided proper refrigerator storage handout by email. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20565661

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20565667

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Mixer head soiled with old food debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 20565658

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large trash can blocked handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator moved trash can to other location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 20565660

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 20565659

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and grounded chorizo in glass door reach-in cooler at kitchen.

12B-02-4

Detail 20565663

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. 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 eating sandwich and drinking coffee with no lid on cook line. Discussed with operator, employee moved food and drink to dining area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20565666

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on prep table at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20565664

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair nest. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20565669

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20565670

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In cook rice and cream sauce. Operator removed scoops. Corrected On-Site