TAIPA PERUVIAN AT RED BIRD

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above unwashed potatoes inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/24. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry rack station with rusted shelves. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of salt and rice in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth in kitchen prep area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler and freezer door gaskets torn. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen prep area. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside up in walk in freezer on floor. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs stored on oven door handle at the cook line. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several old labels stuck on containers at the dry rack station. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located near front counter with rusted shelves. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle at front counter containing lime juice with no label. Warning

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added preparation room adjacent to kitchen with preparation table and preparation cooler. No plans submitted and approved. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed establishment added preparation room adjacent to kitchen with preparation table and preparation cooler. No plans submitted and approved. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed at both bathrooms. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter, dry storage, and preparation area near kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed at front counter, dry storage, and preparation area near kitchen entrance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dry storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at stored metal containers next dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed at stored metal containers next dish machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two preparation tables missing on section of leg. Tables are being propped with tiles at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed two preparation tables missing one section of leg. Tables are being propped with tiles at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed at back exit door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and reach-in cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and reach-in cooler at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing signs missing at handwashing sink next to 3cs, preparation area at front counter, and at coffee station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed hand washing signs missing at handwashing sink next to 3cs, preparation area at front counter, and at coffee station. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and air curtain device soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed hood and air curtain device soiled with accumulated grease. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers of mayonnaise being reused. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed plastic containers of mayonnaise being reused. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves next to dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed at shelves next to dish machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line and sugar containers unlabeled at front counter and kitchen area. Sugar containers were labeled. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line. Time Extended

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quaternary test kit 09/24.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in kitchen prep area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container of fish used as a scoop at the ceviche bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several sets of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

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 scoop not stored above flour in flour bin at the dry storage area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in standing water at 76F next to rice cooker in prep area. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen prep area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles located across the cook line containing oils and sauces with no labels. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine dish machine at 200 plus ppm. Manager adjusted during inspection. Final reading, 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed 3 compartment sink not set up. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed at hand sink at ware washing area. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added preparation room adjacent to kitchen with preparation table and preparation cooler. No plans submitted and approved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed establishment added preparation room adjacent to kitchen with preparation table and preparation cooler. No plans submitted and approved. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked sweet potatoes not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on previous days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed container of cooked sweet potatoes not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on previous days. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at dry storage area. Time Extended