STAR FISH COMPANY

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burgers over fish in 2 door reach-in cooler in new kitchen. Operator moved products and placed them according to cook temperatures. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water pitcher in handwashing sink. Operator removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed D. Roggenkamp, J. Peralta, R. Gibbs food handler training expired. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Both men's and women's bathrooms are unusable at the time of this inspection. Operator stated that bathrooms are in the process of being repaired. Operation has been allowed to use the bathrooms next door at the fish house owned by same owner. 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 bowl being used to dispense grits in food prep area. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area Seafood salad date marked 6/17/23. Educated Person in charge on TCS ready to eat food cannot exceed 7 days after preparing. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Outside screened food preparation area. 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/ Warning

Intermediate - 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/plan-review/. Observed a screened in food preparation area on side of the establishment. 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Person in charge stated that there were no food delivered today. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach walk-in freezer in side area of kitchen walk way. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Outside screened food preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Room construction in progress. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Construction in progress. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed a screened in food preparation area on side of the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Owner in progress of plan review with DBPR. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: Spoke with Denise Cunningham in plan review for guidance on construction issues. Owner is going to submit plans for screened room. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Outside screened food preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Room construction in progress. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed a screened in food preparation area on side of the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Owner in progress of plan review with DBPR. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food preparation area outside the restaurant . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Observed room still in progress. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: New gaskets have ordered. Repairs in progress. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Outside screened food preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed a screened in food preparation area on side of the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food preparation area outside the restaurant . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled money in fish selling station and then touched ice scoop without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in the oven, on the cook line. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chowder soup (92F - Hot Holding) observed in outside kitchen. Per operator the soup is in holding unit for about an hour. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Outside screened food preparation area. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Observed a screened in food preparation area on side of the establishment. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphones and speaker stored on upper shelf over food prep area. Observed jacket stored over single service items in a fish market. Observed purse stored over bag of pepper packets in cabinet in bar area. Warning

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on fish selling station. Operator placed the beard guard. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath the equipment throughout the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food preparation area outside the restaurant . Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in fish selling station. Employee removed the scoop, washed and sanitized it. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener holder soiled. Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler on cook line. Warning

High Priority - Dead small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 50 dead flies under shelving at Walk-in cooler where produce is stored. Air curtain is broken and they are waiting for parts to get it fixed. Operator removed all dead flies and cleaned and sanitized the area. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mullet spread dated 10/22 at triple door Reach-in cooler at store. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mullet spread dated 10/22 at triple door Reach-in cooler at store. Operator discarded. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dana.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled fan covers at Walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at single door Reach-in cooler at entrance to 2nd kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under shelves Walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor, remoulade mustard, blue cheese container at Walk-in cooler. Conch fritters on floor in Walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid broken. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. Warning

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Through our fish prep area, store part, Walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning