LA BELLE FOURCHETTE

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area rice and beans (53F - Cooling); plain rice (51F - Cooling).Person in charge stated both items were placed in the reach in cooler on 12/3/25. Educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items. Warning

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks.observed in front area raw shell eggs over bottled beverages.educated Person in charge on safe refrigeration storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in food dry storage approximately 25 rodent droppings. Observed in back kitchen area under food warmer and 3 compartment sink approximately 5 rodent droppings. Observed in front kitchen behind reach in cooler and reach in freezer approximately 5 rodent droppings. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area rice and beans (53F - Cooling); plain rice (51F - Cooling).Person in charge stated both items were placed in the reach in cooler on 12/3/25. Educated person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded both items. Warning

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

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.observed in 3rd compartment sink leaking pipe. Warning

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.observed floors soiled under equipment in main kitchen area. Warning

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in white reach in cooler raw beef over bottled beverages.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed beverages.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed all Food manager certification are expired.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food to dispense sugar. Person in charge removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed over steam table microwave soiled with dried food particles

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

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 in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked black beans (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding); rice (47F); potato salad (52F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all the food products had been in the reach in cooler since 12/4/24. Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked black beans (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding); rice (47F); potato salad (52F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all the food products had been in the reach in cooler since 12/4/24. Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line cooked beans (104F - Hot Holding). Person in charge stated in had been there for approximately 1 hour and placed on stove to reheat.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Educated person in charge and printed a copy of the handout. Person in charge had all employees that were currently working read and sign. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed, employee handled cash with gloves on and started to prepare food. Stopped employee and educated on glove use and hand washing. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in dining area Chicken Turnover's (90F - Hot Holding) Person in charge stated they were put in the food case at approximately 11:00am. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in dining area Chicken Turnover's (90F - Hot Holding) Person in charge stated they were put in the food case at approximately 11:00am. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. 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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in 2 door upright Reach in cooler Chicken,Beef and Pork not date marked. Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge stated that they were prepared on 12/7/2022 and date marked accordingly. Warning

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access in main kitchen area on mop sink. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Observed Food stored on floor in front kitchen area. Person in charge removed from the floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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/ Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Rice and Beans (76°F - Hot Holding); Chicken (79°F - Hot Holding); Cooked plantains (76°F - Hot Holding). Owner stated that it was all cooked at 7:00am on 2/23/2022. And left out At room temperature. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for hot holding cooked food. Owner discarded all items. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice and Beans (76°F - Hot Holding); Chicken (79°F - Hot Holding); Cooked plantains (76°F - Hot Holding). Owner stated that it was all cooked at 7:00am on 2/23/2022. And left out at room temperature. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for hot holding food. Owner discarded all items. Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice and Beans (76°F - Hot Holding); Chicken (79°F - Hot Holding); Cooked plantains (76°F - Hot Holding). Owner stated that it was all cooked at 7:00am on 2/23/2022. And has been left out at room temperature. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for hot holding food. Owner discarded all items. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

Intermediate - Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed only Handwashing sink is in women’s bathroom. Priority: Intermediate

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

Intermediate - Observed: No handwash sink for employees. Observed no Handwashing sink in kitchen area Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed men’s room no running water. Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved 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. Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish,beef and chicken not date marked. Owner stated that all were prepared on 2/21/22. Explained proper protocol for date marking food. Owner date marked all items. Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed no back-flow prevention of mop sink. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed no running water in men’s bathroom sink. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed produce stored on floor. Owner removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid. Owner closed dumpster lid. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic