SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) double pan at RIC at front counter, as per cook for approximately 2 hours prior. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (77F - Hot Holding) at storage area hot holding, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside rice at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) double pan at RIC at front counter, as per cook for approximately 2 hours prior.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (77F - Hot Holding) at storage area hot holding, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

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. Provided to employee via email.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal tong inside HWS at storage area.

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

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

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.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside rice at front counter.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to employee via email.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at front counter by reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above dishwasher shows water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen and at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers of the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedures.

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

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at front counter by reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen and at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers of the establishment. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef at three glass door reach-in unit at back of kitchen.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ware washing area.

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

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets near preparation area in disrepair.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in preparation of raw chicken at back kitchen area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishmachine and reach-in freezer at preparation area soiled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 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 2024-04-15: Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed no Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed upright reach-in cooler gasket soiled at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed upright reach-in cooler gasket soiled at dry storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishmachine and reach-in freezer at preparation area soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed wall behind dishmachine and reach-in freezer at preparation area soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked grain desert (76F - Hot Holding) as per operator item has been out for approximately two hours operator will begin using time as a health control for this product. Observed lentil soup (45F - Cold Holding)as per operator this item was prepared day prior Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed cooked grain desert (69F - Hot Holding) as per operator item has been out for approximately two hours operator will begin using time as a health control for this product. Did not observed lentil soup in cold holding. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for cooked grain desert at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Provided person in charge with time as a public health control form. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelf next to clean dish ware Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed employee phone above preparation table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair in storage area. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in preparation room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in preparation room. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with a temperature of 98F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed utensils in water with a temperature of 90F. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood vents are soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Observed hood vents are soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed babaganush/eggplant puree (59F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (57F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (59F - Cold Holding); marinated lamb (60F - Cold Holding) located at front counter display case, ambient temperature of cooler unit observed at 60F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed babaganush/eggplant puree (48F - Cold Holding); (raw ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); stuffed grape leaves (44F - Cold Holding) located at front counter display cooler. As per employee food items are prepared the previous night and stored in reach in cooler towards back kitchen area, then moved to front counter display cooler prior to opening. Ambient temperature of cooler observed at 50F. Observed food items stored in reach in cooler towards back kitchen area range from 42F and below. Temperature of food items not maintained once moved into front counter display cooler. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet located between wall and prep counter, at back kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee food handler training expired on 5/24/2022 for some employees, Eduardo M., Milagro R. and Maummer S. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Due to missing hot water faucet handle, unable to turn on hot water, unable to take a temperature at handwash sink located behind front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Due to missing hot water faucet handle, unable to turn on hot water, unable to take a temperature at handwash sink located behind front counter. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at the time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing hot water facuet handle, at handwash sink located behind front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system located above kitchen cookline, at back kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs/utensils stored in standing water at 84F located next to top counter hot holding unit, behind front counter area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed side gaps/openings at plastic panels placed on exterior door and gaps beneath exterior door, located at back kitchen area. This area is used to store single service items and cold holding units, observed no food preparation being conducted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed side gaps/openings at plastic panels placed on exterior door and gaps beneath exterior door, located at back kitchen area. This area is used to store single service items and cold holding units, observed no food preparation being conducted. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at prep cooler behind front counter area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line hot holding unit-; rice (115f - Hot Holding); sliced gyro meat (124f - Hot Holding)

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink,

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside container of lamb in back reach in cooler.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on ice machine in disrepair.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed rice stored on floor inside back storage room in back kitchen.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, in back kitchen. Observed interior of freezer soiled in back kitchen. Can opener soiled.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed exterior of attached equipment soiled with a build up of food debri around and on top of oven in back kitchen.

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

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, on cook line.

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food removed from original containers not labeled.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed can opener soiled. Interior of ice machine soiled. Reach in cooler on sliding door interior soiled, located near back door.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large gallon of soap stored inside hand sink in back kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in back kitchen and on cook line area.

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture, inside employees bathroom in back kitchen area.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed rice, flour and beans stored on floor inside dry storage room.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system in back kitchen.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, stored near cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelf in back kitchen soiled.

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

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, on front cook line area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris near hand sink on cook line.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface, from dish machine.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing different sauces not labeled on front cook line area.