ORANGE BLOSSOM RESTAURANT AND BAR

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed the bar tender left the bar and scooped ice and returned.

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. The dishwasher continue to run the machine and it reached temperature. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed milk in the hand washing sink at the bar.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled by the office. The manager labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water mop sink.

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

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed the bartender leave the bar and returned and prepared drinks without washing his hands.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the dicing tool on the wall soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal mixing cups in the hand washing sink sink at the bar. The bartender removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 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 two tuna filets with an internal temperature of 35°F still in the bag. The chef cut the corners.

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

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put them behind the counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher washer touch dirty and dishes and removed clean dishes with the same gloves on.

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed a cook washing his hands for approximately 7 seconds.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bartender filling a water bottle in the hand washing sink at the bar.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. The operator printed it and posted it behind the bar. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice bucket not inverted by the ice machine. The chef inverted it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at he bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with liquids not labeled at the cook line.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of black beans dented in the dry storage area.

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the bar dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms. The manager changed the empty container of sanitizer and it is now at 100 poms. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed yellow tail ceviche on the menu not identified as raw. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed next to the office. The manager labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the mop sink. Repeat Violation

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

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 4 packs of tuna in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 35°F. defrosting in the walk-in cooler. The chef removed the fish from the vacuum.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed the license during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a cup of coffee on a preparation table. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole in the wall at the bar.

Basic - Ice bucket stored inverted between uses. Observed the bucket upright. The chef inverted it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. The bartender moved the straws behind the counter. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed at the bar. The manager spoke to him and he discarded the gum. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee putting smoke salmon in a Togo container with his bare hand.

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 over mushrooms in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the mushrooms. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (52F - Cold Holding); creamer (51F - Cold Holding)at the bar. As per the manager it was put there approximately 8:00 am. The manager had more ice added to the pan to cool the items down.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.

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. Form provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the breakfast menu not identified as raw. Observed yrllow tail tacos on the menu as per the manager it is raw but not identified. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

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

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 and signed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the mop sink.

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

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

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed the bartender preparing coffee while chewing gum.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn in the ware washing area. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small holes by the mop sink. Observed a large hole at the bar.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above the ice machine.

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

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

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

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers and squeeze bottles at the cook line.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory located on lunch menu, regarding "Tuna Tartare", "Yellowtail tacos" and "crispy tuna rice" all food items are served containing raw/uncooked fish. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory located on lunch menu, regarding "Tuna Tartare", "Yellowtail tacos" and "crispy tuna rice" all food items are served containing raw/uncooked fish. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at beverage station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at beverage station. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing located at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Basic - Ceiling tile missing located at kitchen area. Warning Time Extended

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 and tested Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), due to empty chlorine sanitizer container for dish machine. Manager in the process of replacing chlorine sanitizer with a new container. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced watermelon (66F - Cold Holding); sliced honeydew melon (65F - Cold Holding) located behind bar counter, less than 4 hours. Manager submerged food container in ice into storage bin located behind bar counter. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area. Observed interior of kitchen oven with black-like substance/debris.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on dinner menu, "yellowtail tacos" and "Tuna Tartare" not identified with an asterisk or symbol indicating items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located behind bar area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located behind bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants dated October 1, 2021.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between prep cooler and wall located in front of kitchen cookline.

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

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on plastic containers on storage rack, near kitchen ice machine.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation on stained wall located at bread toaster area, next to kitchen handwash sink.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags not marked with last date served. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags not marked with last date served. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from grill with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of oven with accumulated grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from grill with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of oven with accumulated grease. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Observed slicer guard with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from grill with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of oven with accumulated grease. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at expo area and ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at expo area and ware washing area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Observed ceiling in disrepair at expo area and ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at salad station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at salad station. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near hand sink at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near hand sink at bar area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Observed hole in wall near hand sink at bar area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at expo area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at expo area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at expo area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when gauge is closed at hand sink at expo area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when gauge is closed at hand sink at expo area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Observed water leaking from faucet when gauge is closed at hand sink at expo area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed stain cutting boards at prep coolers in front of kitchen cookline due to heavily grooved cut marks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall located behind handwash sink at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located in front of kitchen cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located behind toaster/ bread station at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: Time Extended