HONEST ROOTS

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cut tomatoes at reach in cooler with mold like substance.chef threw product away.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drinking ice in handwashing sink next to dishwasher.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board next to dishwasher with deep groove marks.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen area engaging in food preparation without a proper hair restraint.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle on hose at three compartment sink soiled with debris.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe pd raw chicken over raw salmon at reach-in cooler across from cookline. Manager rearranged products according to cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached manager on correct temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at kitchen with reusable ice pack inside.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishmachine soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at entrance to kitchen area.

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at green cutting board and long white cutting board at kitchen area.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of limes stored on floor near back exit door and plastic containers of vinegar and oil under oven at cookline. Coached manager on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket soiled at unit under rice cookers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed at reach-in cooler in dry storage area at hallway. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at entrance to kitchen and storage space near back exit door.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (78F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (78F - Cold Holding); pomodoro sauce (67F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cooling); pomodoro sauce (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding); at reach-in coolers at cook line. As per chef, more than 4 hours. Products were discarded. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed cut tomatoes (59F - Cooling); Heavy cream (32F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (37F - Cold Holding). Also, observed pomodoro sauce (50F - Cold Holding); at reach-in cooler at cook line. As per chef product was placed on line 3 hrs prior. Containers of pomodoro sauce were submerged in ice for rapid cooling. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line heavily stained. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed cutting boards at cook line heavily stained. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several employees without food handler training : Alma, Rafael, Christian, Yenny and Daniela lack food handlers certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed several employees without food handler training : Alma, Rafael, Christian, Yenny and Daniela lack food handlers certification. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of DW soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed top of DW soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent over cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed AC vent over cook line soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed three reach-in coolers at cook line not keeping food cold. Observed temperature over 41F. Operator was informed and he ordered new equipment. TCS food was discarded from equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed three reach-in coolers at cook line not keeping food cold. Observed temperature over 41F. Operator was informed and he ordered new equipment. TCS food was discarded from equipment. Operator provided proof of purchase. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle at reach in cooler at cook line and door handle to standing double door at reach in cooler in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed door handle at reach in cooler at cook line and door handle to standing double door at reach in cooler in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of oil and case of lemons stored on floor under oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed plastic bottles of oil on floor under oven. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in freezer soiled at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed gasket at reach in freezer soiled at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed no light in RIC at storage area and in reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed no light in RIC at storage area and in reach in cooler at cook line. Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavily stained cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed "sunny side eggs" offered on breakfast menu, no asterisks or symbol indicating that menu item is covered by the consumer advisory.

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection for kitchen dish machine that uses chlorine solution as a sanitizer.

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for quaternary chemical test kit used to check sanitizer at triple sink.

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 some food employee certificates expired as of September 2023 by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.

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 commercially processed reduced oxygen packages of diced raw tuna, not removed from packaging prior to thawing, stored in reach in cooler. Chef began to remove raw tuna from ROP packaging. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler located across from fryer station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located under kitchen dish machine.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler located at pizza prep station, across from pizza oven. Chef cleaned reach in cooler gaskets. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from kitchen cookline. Chef began to wipe and remove water from bottom of reach-in-cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw swai over a container of avocados inside reach in cooler in front of the dish machine. Operator removed avocados stored under raw fish. Corrected On-Site

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. Manager provided forms but not sign by employees, in the process of completing. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at front counter.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler located across the fryer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen door.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris located at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located across from pizza oven. Operator provided ambient thermometer to place inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink soiled with food debris next to dish machine. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler under pressure cooker. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled next to pizza oven. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on prep table, not properly in sanitazer bucket Operator set up chlorine sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil, cooking wine and water not properly labeled with common name. Located next to reach in cooler. Operator properly labeled squeeze bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Poster provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

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. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the triple sink. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave oven soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo bags on the floor. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the kitchen entrance and behind the equipment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed a stack of plates on the preparation cooler not inverted. The manager moved the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers of different food products on the floor under the oven. Observed a 5 gallon plastic container of cooking oil on the floor next to the preparation cooler. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed on the door way to the kitchen and next to the mop sink.

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed the pizza peel on top

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave soiled. The manager cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the kitchen entrance. The manager cleaned the gaskets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the preparation cooler at the kitchen entrance.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled in the preparation cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets along the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: Time Extended

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle used to scoop veggies in reach in cooler located in the kitchen.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris under microwave.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels in clean containers on shelves near dishwasher machine.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beans in reach in cooler, not covered.