BONITA BEACH BALLOON BAR & GRILL

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitization. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); corn and beans (49F - Cold Holding); parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); corn and beans (49F - Cold Holding); parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna not identified as raw on menu. Operator corrected menus. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with a blue substance not properly labeled in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. Warning

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

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door panel. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill and fryers. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef patties were stored above whole muscle cuts of steak in the refrigerated drawers under the grill. Cooks began rearranging the products during the visit. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One pound of grouper thawed in the walk-in cooler in unopened packages. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); black beans (46F - Cold Holding); grouper (44F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated walk in cooler door had been open for a delivery. Freezer door was opened to assist in bringing temperature down. Operator called for service. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on the wall directly outside the back door. Warning

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided signs to Operator. Warning

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand-up drink cooler in the back room observed heavily rusted and no longer easily cleanable. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, observed on the server passbar in the kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes in pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp - raw (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp - cooked (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); grouper (47F - Cold Holding); corned beef (50F - Cold Holding); ribeye steaks (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef patties (51F - Cold Holding) Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppy batter made from batter with egg (reconstituted) held at room temperature. Discussed need for cold holding of this product with the kitchen manager. Product was discarded during the visit. hush puppy batter (60F - sitting on countertop) TCS foods in the walk-in cooler held at improper temperature. Employee stated night staff turned off the compressor. tuna (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes in pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp - raw (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp - cooked (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); grouper (47F - Cold Holding); corned beef (50F - Cold Holding); ribeye steaks (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef patties (51F - Cold Holding) Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on the outside spigot. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pieces of old food debris present on manual vegetable slicer, stored as clean in the prep area. Dish machine operator re-washed the dicer during the visit. Corrected On-Site Warning

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/ 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 from 1-21-23. . Printed English and Spanish forms and provided to Operator today. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle in the dish area containing green substance substance not labeled. Warning

Basic - Female employee on the cook line wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food (wristwatch). Warning

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in bar area after running and priming three times. Operator will bring dishes back to kitchen dishwasher (50ppm chlorine) for sanitation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at bottom hose bibb outside back door to kitchen. Warning

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/ 5 cooks and 2 bartenders handling food, no certified food manager present. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in mens restroom 91F after running 5 minutes. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food on cook line far end reach-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in bar front. This is a repeat violation from 4/5/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around perimeter of bar under and behind equipment. Warning

Basic - Food storage containers cracked and broken over back of kitchen prep table. Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in back dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at far end cook line reach-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance observed around air conditioning unit in back dry storage area. This is a repeat violation from 4/5/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on salad station. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2021. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station reach-in cooler: cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (50F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (51F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator. Also Tall reach-in cooler in prep kitchen: cooked chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); housemade coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); housemade cooked potatoes salad (52F - Cold Holding) three hours per operator. Operator removed all potentially hazardous foods from reach-in coolers and put into walk-in cooler with ice or quick cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared ahi tuna on menu not identified as raw. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in back liquor storage area. This is a repeat violation from 10/12/2021. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Over dry storage entrance, hole in wall from kitchen. This is a repeat violation from 10/12/2021. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dry storage/liquor room with black mold-like substance. This is a repeat violation from 10/12/2021 Repeat Violation Warning