OPENSEAS CAFE SOUTH

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS by kitchen entrance blocked by a trash bin, chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed plans approved on 2021 does not match establishment. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by end of cook line. Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning

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

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed establishment offers fresh clams and no tag available.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of chips on floor at back of cook line.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by cook line. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese and milk inside reach in cooler by mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice cream blade soiled with old food debris.

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked chicken no date marking inside reach in cooler by mop sink, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside tomato sauce container at reach cooler by hot box. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable on top of reach in cooler by hot box.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at kitchen entrance.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77 F on top of preparation table by ice cream machine.

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler near storage room soiled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in rice container.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Hole in or other damage to wall. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice stored on floor in dry storage area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled.

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed table fans soiled.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs at handwash sink in back prep are and by three compartment sink at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-01: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs at handwash sink in back prep are and by three compartment sink at kitchen area. Warning Time Extended