DR LIMON CEVICHE BAR

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces on flip top portion of reach in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator added water for final concentration Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth. 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 training expired for some employees.

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 raw mahi thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler on cook line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of flour with handle in contact with flour next to walk in cooler.

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At drink reach in cooler in dessert area.

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup then begin to prep food without washing hands.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lined container of red onions. Operator removed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over diced red onions at ceviche bar. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler.

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator added water to triple sink for final concentration (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple cups and bowls with no handle used to scoop rice. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean cutting board stored next to hand sink in ceviche station under soap dispenser. Operator moved cutting board. Corrected On-Site

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 raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler.

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 79F in drink prep area. Operator removed utensils from water. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in ceviche bad area. Operator properly placed bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and cloth stored on hand wash sink at front counter. Also observed tongs stored in handsink near three compartment sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed oil bottles stored on stove unlabeled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in rice.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table in kitchen near stove.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf near dish machine.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour in kitchen.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on floor near three compartment sink.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen.

Intermediate - Quaternary chemical test kit provided expired when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired on 05/15 /24

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 training for Carmen Casado expired on 06/30/24, Julio Vilchez expired on 06/29/24.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

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. Chef removed mahi mahi from bags. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed chocolate bars stored inside of the front prep area cooler. Employee removed chocolate bars, and chocolates. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - Paper towel used as a food-contact surface. At the prep reach in cooler tuna with paper linen.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind ice machine soiled l

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By ice machine.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of ceviche juice not labeled, rice, flour.Employee labeled it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine at 0.00 ppms chlorine sanitizer. The manger instructed the dishwasher to use the triple sink. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handle raw tuna and remove gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands the front counter.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 a pound of tuna still in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 42°F and a Mahi Mahi filet.

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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice ne t to the walk-in cooler. The manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

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 a pound of tuna still in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 42°F and a Mahi Mahi filet.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed at the ware washing area. The manager inverted it.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the employee restroom.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large containers of flour not labeled. The manager had it labeled. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located at preparation area observed raw fish over ceviche sauce. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: In the reach in cooler located at preparation area observed raw fish over ceviche sauce. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding), items stored in a double container, as per employee for less than 2 hours, employee placed items inside cooler to rapidly cool. Observed raw fish (50 F - Cold Holding); mix seafood (50 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55F - Cold Holding), in the reach in cooler located in front of the fryers at cook line, as per chef for less than three hours, employees placed food items in another cooler to rapidly cool. Observed flan (48F - Cold Holding), in the reach in cooler at the smoothie station, as per employee for less than 1 hour, employee added ice in the containers to rapidly cool.. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed cooked eggs at 51F resting on containers inside preparation cooler. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Observed cut tomatoes at 43F at preparation cooler. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in freezer observed a bucket with raw onions stored on the floor, employee placed off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in freezer observed a bucket with raw onions stored on the floor. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the new provisional menu that there is no consumer advisory. The regular menu does have the consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Observed Observed on the new provisional menu that there is no consumer advisory. The regular menu does have the consumer advisory. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed the food handling training done with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association missing the date of birth. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Observed the food handling training done with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association missing the date of birth Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the staff bathroom door without self closing doors Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Observed the staff bathroom door without self closing doors Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl used as scoop at the cooked rice container of the kitchen The bowl was removed Observed a plastic cup without handle used as scoop in the rice container Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Observed a metal bowl used as scoop at the cooked rice container of the kitchen Observed a plastic cup without handle used as scoop in the rice container 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. Observed a cellphone on top of the dishwashing machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Observed a cellphone on top of the hot kitchen preparation area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle touching the flour Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Observed the scoop handle touching the flour Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (49 F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (55 F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (59 F - Cold Holding); raw salmon salad (56 F - Cold Holding); krab salad (54 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front sushi station near kitchen entrance door. As per employee since the previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: At the time of the callback inspection, observed of cream cheese that was stop sale on the previous day. Operator discarded items. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (49 F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (55 F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (59 F - Cold Holding); raw salmon salad (56 F - Cold Holding); krab salad (54 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front sushi station near kitchen entrance door. As per employee since the previous day. Observed rice (54 F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Advised manager to submerge container in ice. Observed diced tomatoes (54 F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler at salad preparation area. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee placed item inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Observed cream cheese at 52 F cold holding at reach in cooler at front sushi station near kitchen entrance. Manager discarded items. Observed salmon salad 53 f; krab salad at 43 F; boiled egg 54 F all cold holding at reach in cooler at front sushi station near kitchen entrance. As per manager, less than 4 hours. Employee submerged containers in ice to rapidly chill. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on employee training certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on employee training certificates. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of sangria at walk in cooler. Manager removed item. Observed metal bowl stored inside container of cooked rice at cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Observed metal bowl stored inside container of cooked rice at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located at cook line and ware washing area. Observed wall soiled near rice cooker located across from walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located at cook line and ware washing area. Observed wall soiled near rice cooker located across from walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket near kitchen entrance at front sushi station in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler gasket at cook line in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Observed reach in cooler gasket near kitchen entrance at front sushi station in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler gasket at cook line in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 containers of sauce and 1 container of sangria stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Observed 4 containers of sauce and 1 container of sangria stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located above three compartment sink across from cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Hole in or other damage to wall. Located above three compartment sink across from cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance door at front sushi station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance door at front sushi station. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan cover at dessert station with accumulated dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Observed reach in cooler fan cover at dessert station with accumulated dust. Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located at ware washing area and near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located at ware washing area and near walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Also observed dish racks with build up of black debris. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Also observed dish racks with build up of black debris. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Located at women's and men's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Located at women's and men's bathroom. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Located at women's and men's bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed metal baking sheets, pots and plastic storage containers stored outside across from back exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-03: Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed metal baking sheets, pots and plastic storage containers stored outside across from back exit door. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Observed metal pots stored outside across from back exit door. Time Extended