LOCUST

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside HWS.

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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.

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

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Repeat Violation

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

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: 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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves ceviche and burgers not linked to consumer advisory. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door soiled at reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tile soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout the reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: 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 the dishwasher machine at the bar uses chlorine as sanitizer at 0.00 poms. The manager changed the empty container with a full container and the chlorine sanitizer ppms is now 100. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in the back room next to the restroom.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the sink at the bar. The bar tender removed it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Ceviche on the menu not identified as raw. The manager put an asterisk next to it on all the menus.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar and kitchen.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in the back room next to the restroom.

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

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 white fish still in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 36°F. The cook cut open the corners. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed two with holes and cracks and one missing. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 bags of mahi-mahi fully thawed not removed from reduced oxygen packaging at reach-in cooler near entrance to kitchen.

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

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

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 10 bags of mahi-mahi fully thawed not removed from reduced oxygen packaging at reach-cooler near entrance to kitchen.

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at both flip top units at preparation area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket and door in disrepair at fryers area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of onion stored on floor at small room where the chest reach-in freezers are.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged next to dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in units near ice machine.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach-in cooler in front of ice machine and at glass door reach-in cooler on entrance to kitchen.

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

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.

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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement, staff started signing form during inspection.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged (2) next to dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler at three compartment sink area.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fries, beef, and chicken wings not protected while in storage at reach-in cooler at cook line.

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed salmon thawed in reduced oxygen pack at reach in cooler .

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in all reach in coolers in the kitchen area.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage racks rusted next to reach in cooler #3

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored not inverted in reach in cooler #3 grill area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in grill line and reach in coolers.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas and scoops stored in 84°F standing water next to mash potatoes warmer. Mananger removed them . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Observed light shield damaged (2) next to dish machine.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Next to dish washing area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At grill area by microwave

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop not stored to air dry, at mop sink area. Manager set mop to air dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed used to cover floor in prep area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces ready to use in containers not labeled at reach in cooler #2

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 2022-06-10: Time Extended

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 2022-01-10: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, inside employees/customer restroom and dry storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-10: Time Extended