FRONT PORCH CAFE

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sout cream (49F - Cold Holding). As per the chef the walk-in cooler was at temperature approximately two hours ago. The chef left the walk-in freezer door open to lower the temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

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 the following food handlers working; Yurley Rueda, Laporte frantz, Samantha genisca. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: 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 the following food handlers working; Yurley Rueda, Laporte frantz, Samantha genisca. Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: 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. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the outside bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the outside bar. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the cook line. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the hood systems. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the hood systems. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn and door handle cracked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn and door handle cracked. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the equipment at the outside bar and throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the equipment at the outside bar and throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a missing base board tile at the drink station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a missing base board tile at the drink station. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several wall tiles missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several wall tiles missing. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives between a preparation table and a reach in cooler.at the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives between a preparation table and a reach in cooler.at the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the dump sink soiled at the inside bar. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket, fan guards and shelves soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the dump sink soiled at the inside bar. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket, fan guards and shelves soiled. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed at the ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed at the ware washing area. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line. Warning Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed a container cooked rice (47F - Cooling) in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef it was cooked yesterday.

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 the dishwasher machine chlorine at 0.00 ppms. The manager set up the triple sink. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch soiled dishes and removed clean dishes without washing his hands. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed a container cooked rice (47F - Cooling) in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef it was cooked yesterday.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the outside bar. Observed the cutting board soiled by the oven and throughout the kitchen. Observed plastic and metal pans soiled on the clean dish rack.

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

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 Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin. Observed at the drink station.p and ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed a mold like substance in the triple sink. The dishwasher clean it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the outside bar.

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed no sanitizer connected at the dish machine and the sanitizer line in the detergent. The chef put the lines in the correct containers. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an apron on a cutting board b y the oven. The o energy removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler door doesn't close tightly.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cooking equipment, shelving and throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the warehouse washing area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with ice cream on the freezer floor. The chef moved it to a shelf.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind the fryers.

Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed on top of the soda machine.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives between a preparation cooler and hand sink. The chef removed the knives. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on the oven door at the cook line. The owner removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the oven top soiled, and the hood filters. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and shelves soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

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

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the front bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the front bar. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored under the shelves in the walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored under the shelves in the walk-in freezer. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the cook line. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior doors of the reach in coolers throughout the establishment soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior doors of the reach in coolers throughout the establishment soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of corn dented in the dry storage area. The manager throw the can away.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed at the bar.

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed at the bar.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over carrots at the cook line reach in cooler. The chef moved the items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the cutting board soiled. Ob the soda gun nozzles soiled at the bar.

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filter by the ice machine dated to ve changed on 05-12-22.

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the hood system. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler and the walk-in cooler gasket torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in the walk-in cooler and freezer. The chef moved the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the ware washing area.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the drink station.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine.

Basic - In-use spoon/ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Sign provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler and the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled plastic barrier inside kitchen ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink at kitchen area.

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks/stained located at prep coolers throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phones and chargers stored on prep cooler at kitchen area. Manager removed employee personal items from kitchen prep area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs/utensils stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed spoon/ladle stored on oven door handle.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded roast beef (46F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler, located across from stove top at kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to Manager to keep food items submerged in ice to lower temperatures to 41F and below. Manager contacted maintenance regarding cooler unit, ambient temperature at 50F. Corrective Action Taken

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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to Manager.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled plastic barrier inside kitchen ice machine.

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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to Manager.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine located at kitchen warewashing area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside a container of flour. Employee removed plastic container with no handle, from inside flour storage bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing located above three compartment sink.

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

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 commercially packaged mahi mahi and raw salmon, not removed from packaging before thawing, stored inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks/stained located at prep coolers throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under shelving inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour, stored on top of kitchen counter, not labeled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink located at rinse sink, next to kitchen dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents at ceiling area above storage shelves, near kitchen ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic barrier inside ice machine with groove marks and is no longer cleanable, located at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above creams inside the cooler by the cook line. The operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed. Cutting boards soiled with food debris and black dots.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towels at the kitchen hand wash sink.

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

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 raw packaged fish (frozen) thawing at the prep sink not removed from reduced oxygen package. Advised, the operator removed all packages during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door in poor repair.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

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