BOCAS HOUSE

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 chloride dishwasher machine at 0 ppm. Operator check machine to a Final reading of 50 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed chloride dishwasher machine at 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed head of romaine lettuce stored inside non food graded bag at the reach-in cooler located at the left end of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed no food inside non food graded bag. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 no food manager present with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed no food manager present with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring thermometer or strip to check dishwasher temperature machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed no measure strip to check high temperature machine, however this machine is a combination of Clorox and Temperature. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed some additions to dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed some additions to dining area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Valentin, Angelica, Mariam, Oscar, with food handler certification expired some on 2025 and some at the beginning of 2026. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed Valentin, Angelica, Mariam, Oscar, with food handler certification expired some on 2025 and some at the beginning of 2026. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled with dust exterior of chlorine dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed soiled with dust exterior of chlorine dishwasher machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several missing ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, storage area, and dishwasher areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed several missing ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, storage area, and dishwasher areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen areas are damaged and show signs of water damaged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen areas are damaged and show signs of water damaged. 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 with some splash inside kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed ceiling tiles soiled with some splash inside kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue and white cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable inside kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed blue and white cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable inside kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Damaged or deteriorating gaskets were observed on all refrigeration units throughout the kitchen, including the walk-in cooler, elk in freezer, reach-in coolers, and reach-in freezer. Additionally, a reach-in cooler located across from the kitchen exit is improperly elevated using can as a makeshift leg. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Damaged or deteriorating gaskets were observed on all refrigeration units throughout the kitchen, including the walk-in cooler, elk in freezer, reach-in coolers, and reach-in freezer. Additionally, a reach-in cooler located across from the kitchen exit is improperly elevated using can as a makeshift leg. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed licensing for 70 seats and 111 seat were observed at time of inspection inside establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed licensing for 70 seats and 111 seat were observed at time of inspection inside establishment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed exterior door has a gap at kitchen exit door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed inside walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor not smooth in different areas inside kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed floor not smooth in different areas inside kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the entrance of the walk-in freezer door, and frost is starting to form on the chest freezers in the bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed ice buildup at the entrance of the walk-in freezer door, and frost is starting to form on the chest freezers in the bar area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing are missing end caps. Missing light shields on top of the reach-in cooler across dry storage and the light fixture above the nearby employee table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Missing light shields on top of the reach-in cooler across dry storage and the light fixture above the nearby employee table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no hard copy of last inspection available at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed no hard copy of last inspection available at time of inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler inside kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler inside kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a box of frozen salmon inside walk in cooler being thawed improperly inside ROP bag. Operator removed from package. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed no Rop fish being thawed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in some parts of kitchen area. Also observed floor in disrepair inside walk in cooler in front of freezer door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Observed in some parts of kitchen area. Also observed floor in disrepair inside walk in cooler in front of freezer door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler shelves. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cooking line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cooking line. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed krab stick (45F - Cold Holding); salmon cubes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); tuna cubes (44F - Cold Holding) at Salad/Ceviche station, as per manager for less than 4 hours, manager requested staff to place bags of ice over the products for rapid cooling. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection Observed krab stick (60F - Cold Holding); salmon cubes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); tuna cubes (55F - Cold Holding) at Salad/Ceviche statio. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: St time of callback inspection observed at flip top reach-in cooler Cooked shrimp 49° cold holding, cut tuna 46° cold holding, cut salmon 44° cold holding, cut squid 46° cold holding. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Carlos Arango and not proof of food manager certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Carlos Arango and not proof of food manager certificate. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed manager Carlos Arango and not proof of food manager certificate. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed 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/ Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit by chest freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit by chest freezers. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit by chest freezers. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new dinning area added without plans been submitted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed 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 a new dinning area added without plans been submitted. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed a new dinning area added without plans been submitted at the time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit by chest freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit by chest freezers. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: time of callback inspection observed No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit by chest freezers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over water heater area, also over 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over water heater area, also over 3 compartment sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over water heater area, also over 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled gasket all throughout kitchen prep area and dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled gasket all throughout kitchen prep area and dishwasher. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled gasket all throughout kitchen prep area and dishwasher Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed over water dome auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed over water dome auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top unit bottom door broken and completely unhinged, not food products stored in it. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top unit bottom door broken and completely unhinged, not food products stored in it. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top unit bottom door broken and completely unhinged, not food products stored in it. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed additional seating added to the location not reported. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed additional seating added to the location not reported. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: St time of callback inspection Observed additional seating added to the location not reported. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit/entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit/entrance. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit/entrance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk-in cooler entrance, and other spot in the kitchen floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of call inspection observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk-in cooler entrance, and other spot in the kitchen floor Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of call inspection observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk-in cooler entrance, and other spot in the kitchen floor Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed soiled gasket over dishwasher/serving area at the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed soiled gasket over dishwasher/serving area at the kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at several cooling units. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at several cooling units. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at several cooling units. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of callback inspection observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed soiled gasket nearby the entrance of walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of call inspection observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed soiled gasket nearby the entrance of walk-in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: At time of call inspection observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: time of callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cookline change gloves without washing hands.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed temperature sanitizing dishwasher and not test kit available. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed cooling unit over three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an all throughout at several kitchen and preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout at several the kitchen preparation tables. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone charger at preparation table rack. Employee relocated the charger. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooling unit missing evaporator cover. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed working tongs stored under grill surface.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter handwashing sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at reach-in coolers at cook line area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach-in cooler at the rear storage area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a pack of shrimp thawing at room temperature, product still frozen to the touch, employee moved it to walk-in cooler and was coached on proper thawing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed temperature several towels not stored in sanitizer bucket.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeezes bottles not labeled at cookline.

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

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap at handwashing sink next to mop sink area. Staff provided a new device while inspection place. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted drying pan rack next to 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles over three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen preparation area at kitchen line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna steaks (still solid frozen) thawing inside commercially ROP indicating that product must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Staff removed steak from the bags and placed it inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable under preparation table at kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. O cell phone stored over preparation table cutting board. Employee removed the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed beverage reach in cooler at front line missing evaporator cover shield.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not shield over ceviche station preparation table and throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout kitchen line and preparation areas. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (44F - Cold Holding); swai fillet (45F - Cold Holding) at prep table inside kitchen for less than four hours . Directed operator to place bags of ice on food products for rapid cooling . Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with a splitter no vacuum breaker device installed.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed hot water sanitizing dishwashing machine, no measuring temperature device or thermal labels on site.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above triple sink in kitchen area.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna steaks no longer frozen inside ROP bags stored in reach in cooler at ceviche station.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom in kitchen area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees items stored in same rack with bags of onions, located next to kitchen water heater.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC near cook line with gaskets torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps under garage style doors towards back kitchen area.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored under cutting board at prep table across from kitchen cookline.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in water at 88F by flat grill kitchen cookline.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior at double cooking oven inside kitchen.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed not lights shields all throughout the kitchen.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed RIC at kitchen cookline with no ambient thermometer.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located across from cook line.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside RIC across from kitchen line.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unseal concrete and floor tiles in disrepair located in front of kitchen cookline.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses stored on kitchen prep counters.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on counter 73F, per employee over 4 hours. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station: diced tomatoes 61F, approximately 30 mins, returned to cold storage at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: pork ribs 92F, returned to flattop for reheating. Rice on counter 73F, per employee over 4 hours. See stop sale. Employee states rice is normally held for 4 hours, no time mark, no written plan. Provided form for plan at time of inspection.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Cedric Kael Olivares expired 3-15-23

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By cook line. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing, sanitizing, then rinsing. Employee rearranged sink and corrected order at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar ice well. Removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed CEVICHES not identified as raw items on Digital and Physical Menus.

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/. Manager arrived at time of Inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed Chef did not know how to Calibrate Probe Thermometer. Inspector trained Che how to Calibrate Probe Thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside corn container in back kitchen. Chef removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf over two compartment sink. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Ayaca boxes stored on Walk in freezer floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic containers stored inside dry storage. Chef removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F at cook line. Chef reheated water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter inside Bar. Employee removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink by Ice machine, and by mop sink inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at front of cook line. Employee cleaned gaskets. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray bottle in dishwasher area,

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 0ppm. Employee discard solution and filled with new solution.

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 in reach in cooler in kitchen area.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sauces dated since 10/19 and 10/29 in reach in cooler. Manager discarded during inspection.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes at 89° F in warmer lees than 4 hours. mashed potatoes (168F - Reheating).

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at the kitchen area. As per manager is disrepair .

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 no CFM for.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. 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 Mac and cheese not dated marked over 24 hours in reach in cooler.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in preparation table.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone in preparation table.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases with limes stored on floor inside walk in cooler.

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 inside sugar container. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen area and bar area. Employee fix it at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed in kitchen hand wash sink and the bar area. As per manager hand wash sink can be repaired soon.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers stored on floor in back area of the establishment.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean spoons next to warmer.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with Mac and cheese not covered inside reach in cooler.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon (frozen) in rack in kitchen area. Employee moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in hand wash sink in kitchen area.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen and bar area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar container not labeled with common name.

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 one employee with expired training

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top exterior of dish machine soiled

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in back area of kitchen next to back exit

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage near back exit Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding tiles in several areas of kitchen

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chefs engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. Head chef had all cook place hairnets over hair. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Observed water damage on ceiling tiles Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles in reach in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Observed damaged floor tiles in reach in cooler Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer bottom soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-23: Observed reach in freezer bottom soiled. Time Extended