LE GOUTE

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy green pepper in kitchen, employee discarded. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut cabbage slaw (81F - Cold Holding) in kitchen. Operator states it has been there 2 days and discarded. Advised that in the future needs to be refrigerated. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage slaw (81F - Cold Holding) in kitchen. Operator states it has been there 2 days and discarded. Advised that in the future needs to be refrigerated. 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. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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

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. Warning

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no chlorine available for 3 compartment sink. An employee purchased and brought during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, oxtail, and rice with no date markings. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed and operator unable to provide. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler unit in kitchen not functional. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water stored on floor near drink cooler in dining area. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed pot on stove severely warped and not easily cleanable. Warning

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration Date: 12/01/2025. 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Operator had no knowledge of 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. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Operator had no knowledge of 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. Emailed the form. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed no thermometer at establishment. 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Operator had no knowledge of employee food handler training. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Operator had no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed no proof provided that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed the form. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back exit door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed no hot water at mop sink. Time Extended

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile near stove damaged. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current business license not displayed.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled with grease.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On license as expired as of 12-01-2024.

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. Provided operator with printed copy. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in water heater. Operator killed roach, and cleaned area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed 2 live roaches on exterior of microwave. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

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. Observed no date marking for multiple food items. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed no date marking. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles around hood system b Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on soap dispenser. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Observed 1 dead roach inside microwave. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. Admin Complaint

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. Printed for operator. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels.

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. Printed for operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles near hood vent system.

Basic - Cove molding / baseboards at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damage to wall and baseboard area near water heater.

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed buildup and grease on hood vent system. Operator states that company is coming to clean hood tomorrow 06-01-2023.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build up of grease on hood vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Observed hood vents as heavily soiled with grease and buildup. Time Extended

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/ Observed expired food manager certification for Nicole Noel Jean taken on 11-26-2016. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-05: Operator is scheduled to take exam on 04-11-2022 Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Observed food manager certification as still expired. Operator instead has Food Handler Training certification. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair around hood vents in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-05: Observed damage to ceiling around hood vents in kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Observed ceiling tiles as still damaged. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles around hood unit in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended