MARA'S FISH HOUSE LLC

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Moro rice stored in thank you bags inside Walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag of fish inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Employee removed fish bag. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided it. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler by window at front counter.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield over prep table inside kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by steam table inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on front counter.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator stored fish inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil not labeled inside kitchen.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on reach in cooler and prep table at front counter.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled under steam table inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles over hand sink inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on shelf over steam table inside kitchen.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floor under equipments inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a malanga box stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield over prep table inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled fan cover inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside white reach in freezer in front of three compartment sink. Operator stored them correctly. 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 Catalan creams inside reach in cooler at front counter not date marked. As per operator desserts were cooked last Friday July 23rd, 2021. Operator date marked them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser stored under steam table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed inside kitchen over slicer.

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease under fryers inside kitchen.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a malanga box stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave soiled interior on shelf over steam table. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield over prep table inside kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelf over steam table.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

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

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam trays not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator stored them upside down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site