THE BLUE MOON HOTEL RESTAURANT

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Nina Arias with food manager certificate expired on 03/7/2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed Nina Arias with food manager certificate expired on 03/7/2024. Admin Complaint

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 Levin and Rodney with no food handlers training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed Levin and Rodney with no food handlers training. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at back wall of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed ice buildup at back wall of walk-in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed no Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at bathrooms used by staff. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed no hand washing sign at bathrooms used by staff. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler gaskets at cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler gaskets at cook line soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator item was removed from walk in cooler and placed in ice approximately 2 hours ago. Operator dumped melted ice water and added more ice Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oatmeal (100F - Hot Holding) as per operator item was prepared approximately 2 hours ago and kept in hot holding pan. Operator turned up heat on hot holing pan. Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and beans with no date, as per manager item was prepared on 11/25/22.

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated debris over preparation table on cookline

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee add hair net Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn next to chemical shelf.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall In corner next to water heater

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues on cookline.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks not stored with all handles facing same direction.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil with no labels

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris. Observed soda gun nozzle in bar area.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on the top shelf, kitchen area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles, kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lamps in dishwashing and kitchen areas.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler in front cooking line.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the exit door.