BLUE AGAVE VERO

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP Fish in walk in

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bucket next to ice machine

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna and grouper

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

High Priority - Observed cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in ice bath for one hour. Employee added more ice. Salsa cups in cooler overnight observed at 48f. Operator threw away. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over chicken tenders in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Portioned salsa cups reading 48f. In cooler overnight . Operator threw away Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator restocked Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small single door cooler in wait station area reading 52f. Operator turned down cooler Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In wait station cooler. Operator added thermometer Corrected On-Site

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. Salsa in servers station - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: 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. First run reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked, now reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Larry food handler dates have been changed from 12/12/2020 to 2022

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. Most certificates expired. Only one certificate is not expired.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

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

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in cook line cooler. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled Spray bottle in dish pit with yellow substance

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in ROP in walk in cooler. Advised employee to slit packages before thawing

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers with jalapeños Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used to stored scrubbie brushes

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop spices Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand at entrance of kitchen, provided one to operator Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of chip white plastic container soiled

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline unit and keg cooler

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered lettuce and pickled red onions in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers stored with cut jalapeños Repeat Violation

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. Reading 0. Sanitizer bucket empty, replaced and now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk Corrected On-Site

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 opened 4 days ago Corrected On-Site

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

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. Emailed form and instructed on how to fill it out

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand wash sink

Basic - Stored food not covered. Short ribs Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers next to cut avocado Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rear sink used as a dump sink

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/ Steve cataldo showed up Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. 2 clean clothes hanging from apron on chef

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sauces in walk-in cooler

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. 2. Exterior of dish machine dirty Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: License current,but not printed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Concrete in kitchen and back room cleaned Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Advised Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Juice bottles stored in drink ice. Advised to use one of 2 bins for drink ice and the other for juice bottles. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade moderately soiled.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several bags of bulk items with plastic cups with no handles.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on fan blowing into kitchen prep area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long board at prep station by serving window dinghy and discolored.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor in various areas in poor repair. Several areas terrazzo, several areas floor covering and several concrete making cleaning and smoothness rough.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior and exterior of Prepline microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled with gooey brown substance.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lemons, limes and Avocados with stickers at prep area.