GRAND BUFFET

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler across from wok station noodle (49F - Cold Holding); krab (51F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated the pans were filled appropriately 1 hour ago.Person in charge removed product to the fill line and placed in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in main kitchen area employee rinsing a soiled cleaning cloth in handwashing sink . Person in charge explained that it is for handwashing only and cleaned the sink. 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 - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. observed all employees records for food trading was erased, and they reused the document. Warning

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed outside back kitchen door to the right split faucet no back flow device. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. observed in waitstaff area beverage glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area,back kitchen area ,seafood walk-in cooler and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge mopped floors. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over hibachi grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back and front kitchen area reach in cooler,walk-in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered.observed in reach in cooler multiple pans of cooked chicken not covered .Person in charge covered chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw salmon over mayonnaise and a uncovered can of berry sauce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw salmon.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. observed in dishwashing area employee went from soiled dishes to clean dishes and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated person in charge on glove use and handwashing and email person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee remove soiled gloves, placed soiled dishes, back in the soiled dish area, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Observed in wait staff area employee with soiled gloves washed gloves Person in charge stopped employee and had him remove gloves and wash hands.. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed in back kitchen area 2 spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Person in charge stated they were floor cleaner and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area beverage glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated glasses. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area,back kitchen area ,seafood walk-in cooler and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over hibachi grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back and front kitchen area reach in cooler,walk-in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area.Person in charge inverted As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.observed in waitstaff area Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 000ppmppm); Person in charge added chlorine and Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine retested 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over cooked potatoes. Emailed Person in charge a copy of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw chicken.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in back kitchen area 2 door reach in cooler cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were placed in reach in cooler on 10/8/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in back kitchen area 2 door reach in cooler cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were placed in reach in cooler on 10/8/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area,back kitchen area ,seafood walk-in cooler and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in sushi reach-in freezer .

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Observed in front kitchen area over hibachi grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back and front kitchen area reach in cooler,walk-in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area.Person in charge inverted As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw seafood over open canned vegetables washed produce.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw seafood.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in back kitchen area black mold like substance in ice bin.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: . Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in front kitchen area and by dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over hibachi grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back and front kitchen area reach in cooler,walk-in cooler,reach in freezer and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in waitstaff area. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s)covered with standing water throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above wok station in main kitchen area soiled with Grease. Observed throughout kitchen area soiled gaskets in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west side of kitchen exit. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on West side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in dishwasher area. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen raw Pork over Cooked Ham. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed raw Pork. Observed in Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen Raw Beef over Cooked Hot Dogs. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed Raw Beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed in waitstaff area WC Sanitizer over 200ppm. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge diluted with water and retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

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 on clean up procedures and emailed a copy.

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 on employee health agreement and emailed a copy.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Cooked Chicken and Cooked Beef not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 3/25/23 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at Sushi bar in front dining area. Educated Person in charge . Employee put on Hat and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above wok station in main kitchen area soiled with Grease.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on West side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rub hands for approximately 5 seconds in Handwashing sink by 3 bay compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures. Employee rewashed his hands using proper Handwashing procedures. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in 2 door Reach in cooler by Handwashing sink in back kitchen area raw shrimp and Fish over unwashed vegetables . Person in charge removed shrimp and Chicken. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Chicken,Fish and Noodles not date marked in Walk in cooler by back entrance in kitchen. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 10/16/22. Person in charge date marked the 3 Items 10/16/22 As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine across from 2 bay compartment food preparation sink in main kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 food boxes stored on floor in Walk in freezer in back area of kitchen. Person in charge removed from the office. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in rear entrance of main kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler and Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs Over soy sauce and washed produce in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed Raw shell eggs Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed at sushi bar employee reusing gloves to make sushi. Stopped and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Manager discarded gloves and washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soild in the main kitchen on the wok line

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink in hibachi area blocked with a knife sharpening stone in sink. Manager removed stone. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings from February 27, 2022 as stated by manager not date Marked . Manager date Marked Chicken Wings. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine soild with mold like substance. Observe outside of ice machine soild. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed inside of dish machine soild with with dried food particles and lime scale.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed outside of dish machine soild with food and grease particles.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed watch on food preparation cooks hand. Manager had cook remove his watch and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on three cooks in the main kitchen. Manager gave them hairnets and cooks put them on and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Floor soild Throughout main kitchen area and under all equipment in main kitchen area. Observed floor soil in walk-in cooler and walk in freezer.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 6 Floor tiles missing In dishwasher area and three tiles missing by fryers and main kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Manager removed all food products from Floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on the ground around grease receptacle.

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed doorhandles in walk-in cooler, reach in cooler and walk-in freezer soil with dried food like substance. Observed multiple food shelves throughout kitchen area and dry storage area soiled with dried food particles.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both exterior doors not self closing.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted and pitted shelves in reach in cooler by door entrance to the main kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed both screen door exit doors in the main kitchen screens are torn and in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go cups not inverted by the fountain beverage station. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in mop sink drain clogged. Manager unclog drain. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain in Handwashing sink my wok station in main kitchen. Manager cleared food particles out of drain. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler and walk in freezer in the main kitchen area rusted shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation