HOLE IN (THE) WALL GRILL

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in freezer box of raw beef steaks stored over package of hot dogs and shrimp. Chef removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep cooler smoked fish dip (53F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 3 hours. Operator placed onto ice. Corrective Action Taken

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 expired for manager, Claudia Erickson 8/5/2020.

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 expired for employees, Julio Gomez 11/3/2025 and Jean Mondestin 3/8/25.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at dry storage area tile broken and water damaged.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf with buns. Observed employees personal food store in cooler with establishment food.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw burger patties then change gloves and handle ready to eat buns without washing hands in between.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed chicken wings and fries being held on time without time mark, as per operator products were placed on time one hour ago. Operator placed time on products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pots heavily soiled with grease on shelf above dish area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in kitchen and dish areas Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator inverted buckets. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw brisket stored uncovered inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind cook line

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from the grill. As per operator from yesterday 12/03 Operator discarded the tomatoes. Also observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator placed container of sliced cheese on ice for rapid cooling. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled at the bar area.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on handles of the walk in cooler. Operator cleaned during the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at bar area.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken thighs (1:30pm) (54F - Cooling); and chicken thighs (2:20pm) (52F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. The product dropped 2 grade in 50 minutes. Manager moved the product to coolest place in the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager started to change sanitizer solution. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed burgers on top of the raw bacon in walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly the product. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken strips (45F - Cold Holding); brisket (47F - Cold Holding) at drawer reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for 3 hours. And cheese (57F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less then 2 hours. Manager moved the products to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling and moved the cheese of the bottom of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service bowl without handles inside the pico de gallo. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans stored in soiled shelf above three compartment sink.

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 bearing a label inside of the drawer reach in cooler on preparation area. Manager open the individual packages. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under smoker and ice machine.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed inside the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of smoker with heavy accumulation of grease and debris.

Basic - Observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at storage room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at storage room and dishwasher area. Operator started to clean up the vent. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked brisket and cooked pork not covered at walk-in cooler. Operator started to covered product. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods filters soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold substance in three compartment sink area. Operator started to clean the walls. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers: ; raw mahi-mahi (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (66F - Cooling) as per operator about 30 mins ago operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the dry storage area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen, ware washing area.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at approximately 47F, drawer unit. drawers:; raw mahi-mahi (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (66F - Cooling) as per operator about 30 mins ago operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,right prep unit. Corrected on site. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for the cooked chicken wings located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the slicer machine. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the tuna. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen, ceiling tiles and vents soiled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler,prep unit,door broken.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by the mop sink,co2 tanks.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers located in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for the fried chicken wings,walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed for the walk in cooler fan covers, accumulation of dust.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the hand wash sink,kitchen. Observed by the ware washing area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulation of dust, cookline and storage area.opposite ware washing area. Repeat Violation

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 for the tuna located in the walk-in cooler, operator removed from vacuum. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by the dish machine,and below ice machine,build up of mold like substance.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the floor by the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the male bathroom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelf by fryers soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box containing togo cups stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed service pipings under the front counter soiled with accumulation of mold like substance.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen and by the ice machine.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the male bathroom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled,front counter. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris,drawer unit. Observed hand wash sink faucet soiled with food debris, unit by the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the chilli,walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the kitchen line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Utility lines preventing proper floor cleaning. Observed by the ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines preventing proper floor cleaning, observed by the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: Time Extended