NIKKI TATUM BISTRO

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was washing hands inside prep sink. Employee was coached and washed his hands inside the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine. Employee started cleaning the machine. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between pieces of the reach in cooler.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty shelving underneath prep table.

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

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his cell phone and started working with food without washing his hands. Employee washed his hands after being couched . Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired term kits ( quat and chlorine) . Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty sanitizer bucket inside one of the hand sink . Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product ( degreaser as per employee ) inside spray bottle with no label. Employee labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up inside reach in freezer used to store ice cream .

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and utensils inside standing water.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave/ hot box has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris inside hot box cabinet.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the bar hand sink.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable cups and containers boxes on the floor.

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage for chemicals and disposable utensils is disorganized.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken breast thawing at room temperature. Employee placed them under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on prep table. Employee moved it to the sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patty above raw salmon inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed breakfast potatoes left next to the flat top for approximately 40 minutes . Employee sent it to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed expired chlorine test kit .

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer container inside one of the hand sink. Employee moved it out. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical product without label. As per employee chlorine sanitizer. Employee labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered container with French fries inside reach in freezer.

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

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets in poor repair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup up inside reach in freezers.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label. Employee labeled the container.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored inside a carry out plastic market bag . Chef replaced the bag immediately. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed fresh garlic in oil at 72 F leaf above the counter for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed the garlic oil inside ice bath to cold down the temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test expired 2022.

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. Missing certificates for James and Jefferson working in the establishment for more than 2 months.

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

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler 4 with gaskets in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some cracked tiles by the Warewashing area.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. chef discarded the broken food container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food inside plastic container not identified by the common name. As per chef, the product is seasoning salt . Employee labeled the food container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed cooked chicken breast stored under hamburger patties ( not all commercially packaged). Employee changed it immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed chest reach in freezer gaskets in disrepair.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked food container. Employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing backflow preventer on hose connection located next to the grill in the kitchen.

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. Information was provided. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located close to the grill used to hold items. Employee moved the items immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some utensils inside cold water. Employee discarded the water immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food item inside a plastic container without label. Employee labeled the salt. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes at 58 F left next to the fryer for approximately 35 minutes as per employee. Employee moved them to the reach in cooler immediately. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee started washing hands at the 3 compartment sink , but he was coached and rewashed his hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee washed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to dispense flour. Chef discarded the container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chef placed the chain around them . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup inside the reach in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Employee placed them in hot water. Repeat Violation

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificates expired FL 121626,088129 exp 8/31/2021.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running g water at the bar hand sink station.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole on the ceiling above mop station.

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 salmon and fish already Employee corrected the issue. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. Gaskets were already ordered. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Employee moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs above sweet plantains in reach in cooler located next to the mop sink. Employee moved the raw shell eggs to the bottom. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with some debris. Employee washed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in use to dispense flour. Chef discarded it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed some CO2 tanks not secure by the soda rack. Manager placed a change around then. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in plastic container with no label. Employee labeled the container with the common name. Corrected On-Site