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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Jose Mendez expired certificate.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food items not segregated from establishment food on shelves at walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 69° F, next to açaí container at front counter.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open personal drink on shelves at walk in cooler.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 16 oz cups case stored on floor at the back of the establishment.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries cases stored above whipped cream on shelves at walk in cooler.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid Max for ant and roaches spray for household stored next to hand washing sink. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed top part of squeezes bottle soiled at lobby area. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink obstructed with sanitizer bucket at front counter. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed the only person working at time of inspection with no food handlers certificate. As per employee, working for more than 6 months. Warning

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 two food handler's licenses expired out of three provided. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature of 80°F at hand washing sink at preparation area and both bathrooms. Running water for more than 3 minutes. Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard liner used at walk-in freezer shelf under refrigeration unit. Warning

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing outside walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the incorrect license displayed. Operator provided the correct license digitally. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of cookie and cream and yogurt mix being improperly thawed at 3 compartment sink. Employee moved the products to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning