CHOPS CITY GRILL

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is reduced-oxygen packaging raw meats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Operator engages in dehydration of apples and citrus through the addition of heat to render items shelf stable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running three times. Operator called technician and set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink, 200ppm quaternary. this is a repeat violation from 3/30/2022. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. 5 bags raw sea bass, 1 bag raw salmon, 1 bag raw grouper packed unfrozen between 2 and 5 days ago in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. 5 bags raw sea bass, 1 bag raw salmon, 1 bag raw grouper packed unfrozen between 2 and 5 days ago in walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Last 3 weeks per operator not date marked, not in chronological order.

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 servers and 6 cooks present handling food, no certified food manager present.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near mop sink. This is a repeat violation from 3/30/2022 and 12/17/2021. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near mop sink water heater ice machine area.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over mop sink area.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In bread service area, single service cups napkins and to go boxes stored on floor. Operator moved boxes to proper storage. 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running three times. Operator called technician and set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink - quaternary 100ppm. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Three spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines in back of kitchen with mold-like substance. This is a repeat violation from 12/7/2021 Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer boxes of raw chicken stored on floor. In dry storage area bottles of oil stored on floor.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located closer to the back exit of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-08: Time Extended