CARROT 770

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate is expired for Peggy Sreter as of 08/27/2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled at front counter shelf.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in pico de gallo container in reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

Basic - Exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed exterior of oven in kitchen soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of black reach in freezer at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks in kitchen, hallway and front counter missing hand wash sign.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in double door reach in freezer near exterior door soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers stored on floor near exterior door.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employees placed eggs in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate is expired for Peggy Sreter as of 08/27/2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter being utilized for rinsing containers and plates. Manager and employees were trained on proper use of hand wash sink.

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. Observed no proof of food employee reporting agreements signed. Manager had employees sign reporting agreements at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of pico de gallo in reach in cooler. Employees removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freeze r near exterior door.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen not draining.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 30 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed ceiling tiles above cook line soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed ceiling tiles above cook line soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in kitchen engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of containers stored on floor near exterior door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed cases of containers stored on floor near exterior door. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed cases of containers stored on floor near exterior door. Time Extended

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate expired as of 08/07/2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside of pico de gallo container in reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed exterior of oven in kitchen soiled with grease.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of black reach in freezer at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout bowl and cups stored on floor at front counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser unable to dispense soap.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the cooked rice inside reach in cooler.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: 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 was provided to operator. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: 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 was provided to operator. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2024-04-05: Observed required employee food handlers training expired for all employees. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed required employee food handlers training expired for all employees. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed old food debris inside of microwave at cook line. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed old food debris inside of microwave at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like on wall above triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed wall soiled over 3 compartment sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed wall soiled over 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cilantro sauce container in reach in cooler near to door kitchen entrance. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in red cutting board in kitchen area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pan inside hand wash sink in kitchen area.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed window cleaner spray bottle not labeled with common name. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in marinated chicken, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cilantro sauce container stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Observed at the front counter, Togo freezer.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen area. Also at the front counter.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of Togo silverware stored on floor at the front counter. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.

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

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

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in front counter area. Instructed employee , who washed hands before putting on gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled kitchen utensils in kitchen hand washing sink. Operator removed and cleaned hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator provided to all employees. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by salad station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soup container on kitchen floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in fish reach in freezer, kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen area, beside three compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in cold holding units, kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Operator moved to sanitizing bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed food bags stored in ice, ice machine, front counter area.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed washed oranges stored in commercial bags, Front counter area, and food stored in reach in cooler by exit side of the kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plates stored in hand washing sink in front counter area. Operator removed.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed food container to scoop granola, front counter area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Instructed operator and set up three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed mats and floor soiled in kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed fruit reach in freezers at the front counter area and back side area (back exit door)

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.