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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw fish with gloves on cook line, change gloves to initiate new task with ready-to-eat food and clean utensils, no handwashing. Discussed proper handwash techniques with employee and manager. Warning

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 147F) in main kitchen after running three times and resetting. Also in bar Dishwasher (Temperature 98F) after running three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, chlorine 50ppm and resanitized dishware. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in dishwashing area by clean dishware. Operator removed to separate location. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On bar blue cheese stuffed olives (60F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator, operator returned to reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately 20 unmarked tags. Provided operator with shellfish tag handout and discussed proper procedures . Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk-in cooler. Operator returned tag to container of oysters. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Warning

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over cook line prep area, on back dry storage rack with single serving to go containers, on bar with drink mixes. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in walls dishwashing area, back storage area near mop sink, wall heavily damaged and peeling away, missing or damaged cove molding by back door. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately 30 unmarked tags. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Time extension given 60 days from original inspection to allow operator time to complete certified food managerAÂ training. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 2 cooks, 3 server bartenders handling food, no certified food managerA\00A0 present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Time extension given 60 days from original inspection to allow operator time to complete certified food managerAÂ training. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside it back of restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in walls dishwashing area, back storage area near mop sink, wall heavily damaged and peeling away, missing or damaged cove molding by back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Butter on cook line butter (84F - Cooling) for 5 hours per operator. Warning

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 server touch lemon garnish for drink with bare hands. Spoke with operator about proper glove and utensil usage to avoid bare hand contact. Warning

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (temperature 154F) after running three times. Operator called technician and will use triple sink 200ppm chlorine for manual sanitation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back dry storage near walk-in cooler, 15 observed, in back prep area hallway 5 observed, in dishwashing area 20 observed, in main kitchen 5 on walls. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container containing sushi rice. Discussed with operator using food grade towels. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw marinated fish ceviche over cooked shrimp and cooked lobster bisque. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach-in cooler at entrance:; provolone (48F - Cold Holding); swiss (47F - Cold Holding); crab cake (46F - Cold Holding); for 3 hours per operator. Operator iced down all foods for quick cooling. Discussed with operator checking temperature at regular intervals to ensure proper cold holding. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added missing one vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately 30 unmarked tags. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 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/ 2 cooks, 3 server bartenders handling food, no certified food managerAÂ present. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies of all food-handler training certificates. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside it back of restaurant. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In bar behind equipment. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor in dry storage inside walk-in cooler, boxes pasta, flour, oil stored on floor. In walk-in freezer boxes seafood, meats, vegetables stored on floor and under shelving. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in walls dishwashing area, back storage area near mop sink, wall heavily damaged and peeling away, missing or damaged cove molding by back door. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area was a number 10 can of Monterey Jack cheese and a can of Black Beans with deeply dented rims. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8-12 small flies at entrance of kitchen on brooms and dust pans next to soda fountain. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line back cooler fish (47 F - Cold Holding) discussed with operator to keep lid closed during down time to keep time/temperature controlled for safety foods cold. Operator closed,lid and achieved fish 43 F (Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooks,line blocked with large measuring cup, discussed with operator the need to keep hand sinks clear and used for only hand washing. Operator removed measuring cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche list on menu not identified and raw and per operator shrimp is not cooked as well as Seafood Tower (tuna) and Ani Tuna. 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. Provided operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish machine area and on shelf next to wait station. Warning

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Build up on top of dish machine. Warning

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. Salmon, tuna thawed under reduced oxygen packaging. Discussed with operator proper thawing when reduced oxygen packaged fish bares label. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee unisex bathroom. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of waffles on floor inside walk in cooler and multiple food items inside walk in dry storage. 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. Scoop with handle resting in food in container of panko bread crumbs. Operator moved handle to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand sink next to soda fountain Warning

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wires from uncovered wall junction at dish sink, next to dish washing machine.

High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Establishment is open and operating to the public. Warning Priority: High Priority

Intermediate - Observed: 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 manager HR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Establishment is open and operating to the public. Warning Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: 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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: Intermediate