CHEF NICOLE LLC

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable dicer stored soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Employee began removing debris. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand sink at cook line. Observed valve in disrepair. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf inside 2 door reach in freezer. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in floor behind 2 door reach in freezer near hand sink. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at preparation area. Warning

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed container of household pesticide stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. Warning

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 live insects crawling on bags of rice inside storage box across from walk in cooler. Employee discarded crawling insects and sanitized bags. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor behind reach in freezer near hand sink at ware washing area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on hand sink at cook line. cooler. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of food storage box soiled. Employee removed debris. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hot water with low pressure at hand sink at cook line. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rolling racket stored in front of hand sink at ware washing area. Manager removed racks. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of pesticide stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor behind reach in freezer near hand sink at ware washing area. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor next to blast chiller. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor near walk in cooler. Employees discarded dead roaches. Admin Complaint

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris on floor between wall and oven at cook line. Warning

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed spinach thawing in standing water at preparation sink. Employee turned on cool running water over product. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Employee removed cloths. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 50ppm. Employee replenished solution with quaternary ammonium. Final reading, 20ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked black beans at reach in freezer. Discussed food storage with operator and provided safe food storage handout. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Observed raw salmon stored over cooked black beans at reach in freezer. Discussed food storage with operator and provided safe food storage handout. 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. Provided written procedures via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: 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. Provided written procedures via email. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of 3 door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris. Observed vegetable cutter soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Observed interior of 3 door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris. Observed vegetable cutter soiled with old food debris. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge Nicole, hired more than 30 days no proof of Food Manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Observed person in charge Nicole, hired more than 30 days no proof of Food Manager certification. Time Extended

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: 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. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided Employee Health Agreement via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: 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. Provided Employee Health Agreement via email. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of raw beef and salmon stored on floor at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of raw beef and salmon stored on floor at walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of beans container soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of beans container soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-1-22. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked black beans at reach in freezer. Discussed food storage with operator and provided safe food storage handout. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. Provided written procedures via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of 3 door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris. Observed vegetable cutter soiled with old food debris. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge Nicole, hired more than 30 days no proof of Food Manager certification. Warning

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. Warning

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. Provided Employee Health Agreement via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. As per operator, repair technician was notified that dispenser is in disrepair. Warning

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled at cook line near hand sink. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of raw beef and salmon stored on floor at walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of beans container soiled. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foil trays not inverted at storage rack. Warning