MEAT BAR

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of any training for all employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Observed no proof of any training for all employees. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-15: Observed no proof of any training for all employees. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over case of water bottles in walk in cooler. Chef placed raw shell eggs in correct order. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef on shelf in walk in cooler. Chef placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager or person in charge with food manager certificate.

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/ Observed 4 or more employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present.

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. Observed no proof of any training for all staff. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes stored on floor near walk in cooler. Chef placed bag on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between equipment at cook line. Employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed stainless steel wall behind grill station soiled with grease.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cook line engaged in food preparation.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of vinegar stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. Employee placed plastic bottles on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cook line stored in standing water at 81 F. Operator removed utensils from water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed vinegar stored in spray bottle at cook line with no label. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over margarine inside of walk in cooler. Chef placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site

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/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Chef provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near entrance of kitchen. Chef provided soap. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soup stored in floor inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed container on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of chest freezer at front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in salad station. Manager removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in both men's and women's restroom. Manager provided hand wash signs at restrooms. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust. Manager cleaned fan guards during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishwasher machine soiled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside flour.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach cooler gasket soiled.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket solution. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Manager call Allbrigth company to fix dishwasher machine.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak, also raw shell eggs inside of walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a sauce container stored on top of the hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar and flour bins in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager proceeded to printed out during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the desserts area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked risotto not covered inside walk-in cooler. Employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Also behind equipment next to fryers.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Observed chlorine 0 ppm. Three compartment sink operating with chlorine (50ppm). Time Extended

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no QT nor chlorine test strips.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on top shelf in kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler in front flat grill.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in cooking line.