TITA CAFETERIA INC

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at reach in freezer at outside shed raw meat stored in to go bags. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed two cartons of eggs stored over cooked beef at double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed eggs and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer how to properly calibrate thermometer. Coached employee on the correct way to calibrate. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at kitchen area. Employee refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

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 reach in freezer and coolers added outside establishment. Also observed dry storage shed added to back of establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at interior of ice machine at front counter a green slimy substance. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's bathroom door unable to self close. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and front counter where food preparation is being conducted not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fry oil stored on the floor next to stove at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole to the wall near the bottom right of the rear exit of the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at cook line reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 frozen chicken stored over frozen beef in reach in white freezer outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed frozen chicken stored over frozen beef in reach in white freezer outside. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 mop sink moved outside. Observed three compartment sink at front counter moved to different location at front counter. Also observed reach in freezer and coolers added outside establishment. Also observed dry storage shed added to back of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed mop sink moved outside. Observed three compartment sink at front counter moved to different location at front counter. Also observed reach in freezer added outside establishment. Also observed dry storage shed added to back of establishment. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter and kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed at front counter and kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee doing food preparation at kitchen area with no effective hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed employee doing food preparation at kitchen area with no effective hair restraint. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed white reach in freezer and two reach in coolers stored outside between back exit of kitchen and storage shed. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed white reach in freezer stored outside between back exit of kitchen and storage shed. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed at reach in cooler under cutting board. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled under cutting board in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled under cutting board in kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of oil stored above three compartment sink unlabeled at kitchen area. Observed sugar container unlabeled at front counter . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed bottle of oil stored above three compartment sink unlabeled at kitchen area. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in nonfood-grade bags in reach in freezer at storage room. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cabbage in 2 door reach in cooler in back area.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached on proper hand washing procedures.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with chemical stored inside of hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed container from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser at front counter with no label.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside of container of sugar in storage room.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area and kitchen with water damage. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2021 posted. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of oranges stored on ground at storage room. Observed 2 cases of water bottles stored on ground near front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of takeout containers and a case of napkins stored on ground at storage room.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in ambient temperature in 3 compartment sink at kitchen. Advised operator to thaw under running water and coached operator and employee on proper thawing procedures.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags stored inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license, dated October 1, 2023. At time of inspection, observed 2 food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 6+ customers. At time of inspection operator contacted DBPR Customer Service and renewed license in the amount of $312, provided confirmation# 236055479. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located inside women's restroom used by food employees and customers.

Basic - Bathroom used by food employees and customers located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located throughout restaurant establishment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom used by food employees and customers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license posted on bulletin board dated October 1, 2021. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor behind front counter.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed approximately 4+ customers and 1 food employee at time of inspection. Contact DBPR Customer Service 850.487.1395 or www.myfloridalicense.com regarding license renewal. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Contact DBPR Customer Service 850.487.1395 or www.myfloridalicense.com regarding license renewal. Food Service license expired as of October 1, 2023. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, observed at both men's and women's restroom used by customers and food employees. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl and foam cup stored in a container of sugar at outside dry storage shed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to several ceiling tiles at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom used by customers and food employees. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license displayed dated October 1, 2021 posted at bulletin board. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles and a box of salt containers stored on floor at outside dry storage shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a stack of aluminum pans on top shelf not kept inverted, located next to reach in freezer at kitchen area. Observed boxes of hinged foam containers and insulated cups stored on floor at outside dry storage shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour not labeled, stored on shelf next to reach in freezer at kitchen area. Observed small container of sugar not labeled, located next to coffee/espresso machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food in shopping bags in the chest freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw pork in the upright refrigerator in the storage area. Repeat Violation

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. Poster provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

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. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives between the triple sink and the wall. The manager removed the knives.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site 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 in a container of sugar.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the upright refrigerator in the dry storage room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers on the floor in the dry storage room.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar at the front counter not labeled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon, beef and pork in the same container in the upright refrigerator in the storage area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and raw chicken over tomatoes.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large plastic container of detergent in the sink. The manager moved it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the mens room.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both restrooms.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of rice. The owner removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two tiles with water damage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several plates and bowls above the preparation reach in cooler not inverted. Also observed cups at the front counter area not inverted.

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright refrigerator gaskets torn in the storage area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of rice and a case of pineapples on the floor in the dry storage room. The owner moved the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives between the wall and triple sink. The owner moved the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the upright refrigerator in the storage area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers above the preparation reach in cooler no inverted. The owner inverted the item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish-in the triple sink without water running on it. As per the owner the fish was there for less than 30 minutes. The owner moved the fish to the refrigerator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar next to the coffee machine not labeled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: 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. Brown hand bag, rain boots stored in food storage shelves and cell phone stored on preparation table at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per owner employee Geisel has been working for over 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water case in storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Time Extended