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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Guacamole with chopped tomatoes 55F cold hold, salsa 53F cold hold in front service reach in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease. Tortilla press. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front service handwash sink. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in dishwash area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water provided at handwashing sink in dishwash area. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches inside cabinet underneath soda machine. Educated operator on importance of routine cleaning inside cabinet. Operator cleaned inside cabinet and discarded dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024 Admin Complaint

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under food prep table. 1 live roach on floor at front counter near by drainage. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink. Warning

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

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under food prep table. 3 dead roaches on floor at front counter near by drainage. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep area. Employee removed her phone. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Observed 1 live roach on floor under hand wash sink in kitchen. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed water at 83F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by 3 compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed item from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front hand wash sink. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed water at 83F. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers used as scoops in bulk rice bins. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches by 3 compartment sink. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work without washing hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Observed no soap at hand wash sink. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit as available. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Observed no chemical test kit as available. 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 75F at hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks near hand wash sink as unsecured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Operator discarded white cutting board voluntarily. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers in use. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall behind ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Observed all as damaged. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label in bulk containers for sugar, spices, and rice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored above food prep counter with cutting board. Warning

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work without washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects near dish rack in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by 3 compartment sink. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed around 10-15 rodent droppings behind ice machine. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at front line : shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut onions and cilantro (45F - Cold Holding); fresh salsa (42F - Cold Holding) 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener as soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container and sponge stored in hand wash sink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit as available. Repeat Violation 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 Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at both hand wash sinks. Warning

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. Warning

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. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 75F at hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks near hand wash sink as unsecured. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved green cutting board in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink stored above cutting board in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers in use. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall behind ice machine. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching sugar in bulk container. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing at 3 compartment sink as leaking where faucet meets spray hose. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label in bulk containers for sugar, spices, and rice. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 small flying insects on storage shelf next to 3 compartment sink. None landing on clean equipment or food at this time. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed 2 small flying insects near dry storage shelves. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat 9-18-23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in Walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 9-18-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and cutting boards soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed can opener as soiled. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front counter with plastic containers and sponges in it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed item stored in hand was sink. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed no chemical test kit as available. 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 9-18-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Admin Complaint

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 cut and marinated chicken and beef in Walk-in cooler as well as dice tomatoes prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed no date marking. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed water at hand wash sink in kitchen at 75F. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed tanks as unsecured. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed cutting board as heavily grooved. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked and chipped plastic containers at clean dish rack and in use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed cracked containers still in use. Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 small flying insects on storage shelf next to 3 compartment sink. None landing on clean equipment or food at this time. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat 9-18-23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in Walk-in cooler. Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 9-18-23 Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and cutting boards soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at front counter with plastic containers and sponges in it. Warning

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

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 9-18-23 Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut and marinated chicken and beef in Walk-in cooler as well as dice tomatoes prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked and chipped plastic containers at clean dish rack and in use. Warning

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware at clean pan rack. Warning

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. Emailed to Operator.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine as soiled. Operator placed soiled item in sink to be washed. Corrected On-Site

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 to operator.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand was sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in cabinet. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Establishment undergoes regular pest control by Ehrlich. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator cutting onions without gloves that are going to be served raw to customers. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2021. Warning

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee wash dirty dishes and return to food preparation without washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on front counter: Green salsa 63°F (cold holding); pick de Gallo 58°F (cold holding); corn 59°F (cold holding); ambient air 41°F (cold holding) Operator states that items have been prepared this morning and have been out less that 1 hour. Operator put lids on item for cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit available. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. 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. Operator located chlorine for ware washing. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed only cold running water at hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves in walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of beans and container of veggies stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved items for proper storage. Warning

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain under 3 compartment sink. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef held over raw chicken in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed missing employee training records for some employees hired more than 60 days ago.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in cabinet with paper towels and deli paper and 1 dead roach in cabinet under soda machine.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation