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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At glass reach in cooler- raw shell eggs stored over sauces- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler- cooked rice 46F- cold holding, salsa 46F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing ink blocked by dishes - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. At outdoor shed (not full enclosed) - one reach in cooler two freezer with food- stored outside.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw chicken stored over raw fish, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. As evident by written over date change

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At glass door reach in cooler, raw beef stored over unwashed cucumbers, tomatoes. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At flip top cooler, cutting board visibly soiled with food debris.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At reach in cooler, cup with no handles used to dispense juice from container. Operator discarded juice.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine, ice scoop handle in ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over French fries opened from commercial packaging reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw shrimp reach in freeer, both products removed from commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. No Vomit and diarrhea procedure observed at time of inspection. Printed for operator.

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. For raw individually quick frozen oysters. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag management.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sour cream (55F - Cooling) at 2:55 since - 2:45 55F 2:45 Observed in squirt bottle in top portion of flip top cooler. Per operator, portioned approximately 10 minutes prior to first temperature taken. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator put on bottom portion of cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Clear glass Reach in cooler: Observed House made blended tomato salsa no date, per operator made 12/8. Advised operator to label properly.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At tall reach in freezer - non food grade plastic shopping/ to-go bag used to store beef- operator removed from bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At chest reach in freezer- raw beef not commercially packaged over ice used for drinks- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 over food at dry storage closet- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed oyster consumer advisory to operator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At three compartment sink - raw beef defrosting at room temperature- operator placed in reach in cooler to defrost. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in its original packaging over raw fish and raw chicken not in its original pacover raw beef in reach in freezer by three compartment sink- operator stored chicken properly. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Raw chicken not in its original packaging over raw pork in reach in freezer by three compartment sink- operator stored chicken properly. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler- raw shell eggs 78-82F- operator states eggs out for 30 minutes- food not prepared or portioned today- operator placed eggs in reach in freezer to quick chill to 41F. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: At flip top cooler- raw shell eggs 67-74F- operator states eggs out for 30 minutes - per operator food not prepared or portioned today- operator placed eggs in reach in freezer to quick chill. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 61°F, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container at cook line. See stop sale

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 61°F, cooked yesterday in a deep covered container at cook line.

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawed at room temperature. Beef moved to cooler. Corrected On-Site