EVERGLADES ALLIGATOR FARM

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled standing unit interior.

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked alligator bites (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler, as per employee door was opened for approximately 30 minutes.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean container on hand wash sink. Container was removed. 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 cooked alligator bites on reach in cooler not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours.

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 Sidney Ramirez, training expired on 03/16/2025.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked alligator bites container. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bleach and sponges been stored on HWS. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

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 form during inspection.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken over 24 hours not date marked. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Manager has the numbers and put it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled with common name. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle in hand wash sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of water on floor of MFDV.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not shielded. Repeat Violation

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken nuggets thawing at room temperature. Chicken nuggets were still frozen and were moved to reach in cooler.