AMARONE

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for containers of various foods.

High Priority - Observed raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to cleaning equipment stored inside. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - Observed case of takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area.

Basic - Observed case of water stored on floor in hallway.

Basic - Observed no lighting in dry storage area due to being in disrepair.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed Employee sitting in dining room and began working with food without washing hands first. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed Live, small flying insects found in ware wash area. No food or clean utensils in area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and raw salmon stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to being blocked by trash can. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area and pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair due to cooler with ambient temperature of 72F. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of sodas stored on floor in bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Advised manager and he rearranged. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 employee cutting tomatoes meant for immediate use with his bare hands. Advised manager who instructed him to was hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining and in direct contact with cut tomatoes. Chef r. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container being stored in hand washing sink located in bar area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at sink in kitchen area shut off. Advised Manager and he turned on. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed In-use tongs and scoop stored on stove door handle between uses. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked eggplant Parmesan thawing at room temperature. Food was located on prep table in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

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 employee garnishing plate of pasta with bare hands. Advised chef who instructed her to wash hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

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. Warning

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and a bag flour stored on floor in dry storage area Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located in bar area. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth used under cutting board. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of cut lettuce.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various cups and containers being stored in bar hand washing sink.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes and tomato sauce being stored on floor in hallway.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 69°F and located on prep table.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes being stored on floor in pizza station.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of leafy greens. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish being stored on top of cooked chicken. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged flounder bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various ready to eat foods. Located in reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various plastic containers being stored in hand washing sink located in bar area.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Manager turn on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones being stored on prep table and prep shelf.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 79°F.