BULLA GASTROBAR

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Smoked Salmon (64F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per chef, product was being thawed under running water for approximately ten minutes. Chef took product to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Observed in cooler drawers at cook line under meat grill; Cooked Octopus (56F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef Patty (52F - Cold Holding); Raw Cut Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Marinated Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Salmon (54F - Cold Holding). As per chef products in drawers were there approximately an hour and a half prior. Advised chef to place bags of ice on top of product. Observed in coolers at Prep Area: Raw Sliced Beef (57F - Cold Holding). As per chef, product was there for approximately one hour prior. Manager took product to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken** Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Pork (105F - Hot Holding); Potato Foam (102F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per chef, products had been there approximately an hour. Chef added hot water to surrounding container. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable dicer soiled with old food debris. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher stored in hand sink at prep area. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan with no date marking. Chef stated product was made four days prior. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish washer soiled. Warning

Basic - Cooked, whole-muscle, intact beef steak not reaching 145 degrees Fahrenheit on the top and bottom surface. Observed at grill station Steak (Surface Temperature 135F - Cooking). Chef placed steak back to grill; final surface temperature 160F. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Observed no baffles in middle of dishwasher. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near ice machine at kitchen as well as near dump sink at bar. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler drawers at grill line. Manager plugged unit in. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of frozen shrimp and clams thawing in prep sink. Chef moved products to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour not labeled at preparation area. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter without service date located next ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter without service date located next ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout back kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream reach freezer door in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream reach freezer door in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area. Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately four flies in the bar area.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored near warmer located at cook line.

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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled sliced machine blade.

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. For all employees and Discussed and emailed and provided form.

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter without service date located next ice machine.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored at dry storage shelves located at back area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream reach freezer door in disrepair.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven interior located at cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at prep area. Observed soiled walk in cooler fans guard.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed vanilla ice cream no covered.

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

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several Plastic bottles with oil at cook line.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked mushrooms foam (47 - Cooling); garbanzo stew (49 - Cooling); cooked octopus (47 - Cooling); meat balls (46 - Cooling); cooked pork (47 - Cooling); cooked potatoes (46 - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler as per labels food was cooked between 01/14-01/19, operator discarded food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At time of the callback inspection observed operator did not discard the food that was issued a stop sale on 01/20/22 due to temperature abuse. Food observed and not discarded due to stop sale were: cooked mushrooms foam date marked 01/19/22, cooked potatoes date marked 01/15/22 located in the walk in cooler, a stop sale will be issue again. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies flying around the kitchen area. Observed 1 live standing on top of a clean container. Observed 2 live flies standing on top of prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At the time of the callback inspection observed 1 live fly standing on top of the slicer. Observed 1 live fly flying around the kitchen counter. Observed 1 live fly flying around the walk in cooler area. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked mushrooms foam (47 - Cooling); garbanzo stew (49 - Cooling); cooked octopus (47 - Cooling); meat balls (46 - Cooling); cooked pork (47 - Cooling); cooked potatoes (46 - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler as per labels food was cooked between 01/14-01/19, operator discarded food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At time of the callback inspection observed operator did not discard the food that was issued a stop sale on 01/20/22. Food observed and not discarded due to stop sale were: cooked mushrooms foam date marked 01/19/22, cooked potatoes date marked 01/15/22 located in the walk in cooler, a stop sale will be issue again. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tortilla (81 - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature at the kitchen area as per operator less than 40 minutes, operator discarded food. Observed butter (46 - Cold Holding) stored in the kitchen cooler as per operator less than 30 minutes. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the callback inspection observed butter (46 - Cold Holding), feta cheese (45 - Cold Holding), commercially processed beet (46 - Cold Holding) stored in the kitchen cooler as per operator less than 1 hour due to the lunch time. Admin Complaint

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. Observed employee Kevin, Alex, Jason, John, Gilbert, Frankie, Kasey. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: 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 employee Kevin Richardson, Jason Castro, Gilbert Metayer, Frankie Mathis, Kasey Leedhanji, Alfredo Colmenares, Bianca Romer, Glenis Valdez, Michael Davila, Ricardo Ponce, Stephanie Arbelaez with no employee training. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink located at the back prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink located at the back prep area. Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked mushrooms foam (47 - Cooling); garbanzo stew (49 - Cooling); cooked octopus (47 - Cooling); meat balls (46 - Cooling); cooked pork (47 - Cooling); cooked potatoes (46 - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler as per labels food was cooked between 01/14-01/19, operator discarded food. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 0), advised operator to sanitize in the 3 compartment sink. Warning

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling salt and put salt on cooked potatoes with his bare hands, advised operator he needs to wear gloves when handling ready to eat food, operator discarded food. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies flying around the kitchen area. Observed 1 live standing on top of a clean container. Observed 2 live flies standing on top of prep table. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee handling salt and put salt on cooked potatoes with his bare hands, advised operator he needs to wear gloves when handling ready to eat food, operator discarded food. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked mushrooms foam (47 - Cooling); garbanzo stew (49 - Cooling); cooked octopus (47 - Cooling); meat balls (46 - Cooling); cooked pork (47 - Cooling); cooked potatoes (46 - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler as per labels food was cooked between 01/14-01/19, operator discarded food. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tortilla (81 - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature at the kitchen area as per operator less than 40 minutes, operator discarded food. Observed butter (46 - Cold Holding) stored in the kitchen cooler as per operator less than 30 minutes. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips and chlorine test strips. 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 employee Kevin, Alex, Jason, John, Gilbert, Frankie, Kasey. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located in the kitchen area by the hallway. Observed no paper towels in the hand sink located at the cook line. Warning

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink located at the back prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks stored in the reach in cooler located in the kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed potato chips stored by the hand sink located in the kitchen area. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food at the cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm), operator discarded water and prepared a new solution at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed salmon (136 °F - Cooking) operator could not provided letter for salmon being farm raised and pellet fed.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the drawer cooler: cooked chicken (59°F - Cooling) as per operator food was cooked today at 7:30am.

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at the bar area.

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed operator served undercooked salmon, as per operator they received fresh salmon but there is no information about salmon being pellet fed and farm raised, operator agreed no to served undercooked salmon.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak stored over shrimp in the freezer located across the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw steak (57°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55°F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (56°F - Cold Holding) in the drawer reach in cooler as per operator since today in the morning, operator discarded food. Observed in the drawer cooler: cooked chicken (59°F - Cooling) as per operator food was cooked today at 7:30am. Observed Raw steak (55°F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (49°F - Cold Holding) in the cook line as per operator site today in the morning, operator discarded food.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (57°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55°F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (56°F - Cold Holding) in the drawer reach in cooler as per operator since today in the morning, operator discarded food. Observed Raw steak (55°F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (49°F - Cold Holding) in the cook line as per operator site today in the morning, operator discarded food. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary >400ppm), operator added water observed 300ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense potatoes. Repeat Violation

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 drawer reach in cooler ambient temperature at 49°F.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys on shelf in the prep area by single service items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting containers on shelf in the dishwasher area.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwasher area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by the cook line.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dishwasher area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper towels stored in the restroom located by the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Broken gasket at the drawer reach in cooler in the kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers with no label on it. Corrected On-Site