RESTAURANT AT CROYDON / THE TAVERN

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed missing hand sink at the service station , sink located at the area has been used as drop sink most of the time . Additional hand sink is required. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Hand sink was not longer used for any other purpose.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters . Employees moved them to the sanitizer . Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Observed wet towel on counters Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-24: Time Extended

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed standing water for rice scoop at 81°F. Chef replaced. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in walk in cooler. Observed raw bacon stored under raw shelled eggs inside the walk in cooler. Operator took bacon out. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken tenders (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler under the stove. A stop sale was issued. Operator discarded the food immediately.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler under the stove. A stop sale was issued. Chicken tenders have been in the cooler since yesterday, as per employee. Also observed empanadas at 61 F , but as per employee for less than 4 hrs. Chicken tenders were discarded and empanadas were transferred to the reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with chemical stored next to food in dry storage shelf. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by racks glasses at the coffee station. Employee moved the racks. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available in the hand wash sink at the front bar. Employee refilled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Carlos, Edrice, Velna, Darlene, Sony, Noel with expired certifications.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled with black like substance inside dishwasher at the coffee station.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled the top of the dishwasher in ware wash area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl being used to scoop sugar.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three CO2 tanks not secured at the coffee station.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles soiled all around kitchen area.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed door not closing properly for reach in cooler across of stove.

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 15 packets of mahi being thawed inside bags. Explained to operator proper method. Chef took out bags to continue to thaw. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened water bottle and ice tea on prep counter. Chef discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed person cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed through kitchen and dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw bacon stored not 6 inches off the floor of walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a 5 gallon container of oil stored on the floor near fryer.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on the top of the ice machine in kitchen. That surface has not been sanitized.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled the side of reach in cooler near prep table, the door gaskets of reach in near hand wash sink and the hood filters above the stove. Employee started cleaning the door gaskets.

Basic - Soda gun dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed soda gun soiled at the bar. Bartender cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed drain under the oven filled with food and with water standing and slow draining. Employee cleaned drained. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cut lemons, limes, pineapples not covered and exposed on the front bar counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the soiled wall behind the handwash sink at the coffee station.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored improperly to allow drying in dry storage area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep tables in the kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on flour container.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon on top of RTE sauces in walk in cooler. Operator placed them in the correct positions. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed ph test strips instead of Quaternary test strips.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing thermometer to check food temperature.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard in reach in freezer near cook line. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles that are not smooth and nonabsorbent all over the kitchen area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on the cutting board at the bar area.

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed in reach in cooler next to the freezer, gaskets in disrepair.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and cracked tiles in bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer near cook line.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler in front of cook line.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration at 25ppm. Employee adjusted the concentration to 100PPM. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Employee came from outside and put gloves on to handle food without handwashing. Employee was explained about the right process, so he washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above onions inside walk in cooler . Employee inverted them . Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at ambient temperature of 58;F on the counter line. As per cook , he left the eggs outside since an hr. Employee placed ice bath underneath. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on can opener . Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized the can opener . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by the dirty napkins storage bag. Employee moved it . Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employee training expired : Lineda Toussaint ( exp 5/27/23) and Natalia De Leon ( exp 2/18/24)

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on the top of the dishwasher machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small ceramic container with no handle used to serve the quinoa.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed front bar floor in disrepair ( cracked tiles ) .

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed excessive accumulation of water at the bottom of the reach in cooler located next to the reach in freezer at the line.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wiping cloth in use , left on the prep table.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cantaloupe (48 F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (49 F - Cold Holding) left on the prep table at room temperature . Employee placed the food inside ice bath. After 30 minutes, cut cantaloupe (41 F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (42 F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder with accumulation of mold like substance st the front bar. Employee washed it immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open beverage container on the prep table in the kitchen. Employee discarded the cup . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating inside the kitchen . Employee discarded the food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic cooking oil containers on the kitchen floor. Employees moved all of them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved all of them from the oven handle. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at the bar area. Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar area. Employee moved it out.

Basic - Light not functioning. One light bulb on kitchen ceiling.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at the lobby bar. Plumber was called to fix it. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside reach in cooler at the coffee station.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go food containers stored on the floor at the coffee service station.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath one of the hand sink in the kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the coffee service station .

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta at 46 F and raw chicken at 45 F inside walking cooler. As per chef, for less than 4 hrs. Chef moved the food to a freezer. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed them from the oven handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of some debris on walk in cooler shelves.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located in front of the fryer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed diced tomatoes underneath raw calamari. Operator organized food accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Information was provided. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at the hand wash sink.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 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. Operator opened packaged fish. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the employee women's bathroom at the back by the laundry area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 backpacks next to preparation area. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a food runner with no hair restrain. Operator provided a hair restraint to employee. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in front of the stove at the kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container on the floor at the dishwasher area. Operator removed it from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at the bar area. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under a wood cutting board in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Information was provided.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the employee women's bathroom by the laundry area.

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

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar area.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe underneath hand sink next to the coffee station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers with sugar and flour without labels. Operator labeled both. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of them. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed underneath the hand sink at the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Time Extended