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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can with lid at both unisex bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Time Extended

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation at front counter wearing a bracelet. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler across from grill torn and in poor repair.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to handwashing sink by ice machine at preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler/ Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (114F - Hot Holding) and cooked beef (69F - Hot Holding) and at cook line. As per manager, less than one hour. Products were moved to cooling unit for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice at bottom of hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

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/

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by bathrooms.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed two large metal pots stored not inverted over three compartment sink.

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

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees doing food preparation at preparation area while wearing watch. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach-in cooler in disrepair at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of grape leaves on floor at three compartment sink area. Container was removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall behind handwashing sink next to walk-in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at back of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of three compartment sink spray gun soil and observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored facing up at preparation table.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles at preparation area and cook line with no identification.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front counter with debris at bottom.

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

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

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator handling food while wearing watch.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at back wall of walk-in freezer.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust across from walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed 2 food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 10 customers. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed two metal food dicers stored on kitchen floor between storage rack and prep counter. Observed large metal pots on top shelf above triple sink, not kept inverted.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to gyro cone rotating units, behind front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm at kitchen dish machine. Establishment has a three compartment sink using quaternary sanitizer tested at 400ppm. Advised to setup third compartment to sanitize, until dish machine is sanitizing properly. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. At the time of inspection observed food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 5 customers. Contact DBPR Customer Service 850.487.1395 or www.myfloridalicense.com regarding license renewal.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has a three compartment sink that uses quaternary sanitizer, only chlorine test strips provided.

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. Printed employee reporting agreement forms for all employees and provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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 employee food handler training for Jhonsai Cheng expired on 10/30/22.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents throughout restaurant establishment.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler next to prep counter, near cookline.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to shawarma rotating devices.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle of water not identified, stored on kitchen counter.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket torn. Time Extended

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

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 working at the time of the inspection. The manager are in at the end of the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl in a container of rice. The chef removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils not inverted on the back counter and next to the cook line. The manager inverted the items. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager displayed the license. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed several lights out throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a small container on the back counter not labeled. Observed 2 containers in the kitchen not labeled and 2 squeeze bottles. The chef labeled all of the items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer in DM 0 mm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: During the callback inspection Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer still 0 mm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual Time Extended

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 2022-03-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on preparation tables at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: Cell phone on preparation table Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior food accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: Time Extended

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

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter. Corrected On-Site

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