ULTIMATE CATERING LLC

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a raw beef stored on thank you bag at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that thank you bag can not be used in contact with food.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork and raw beef stored over chicken wings and chicken tenders at walk-in freezer. Operator was informed that the raw product need to be at the bottom part of the shelf.

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (57 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator was a room temperature less than two hours ago.

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed chicken salad wraps for self serving not labeled as specified by law at reach in cooler at dining area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a floor tile broken at exit door.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of pork stored at walk-in cooler floor. Operator was informed that the product can not be stored on the floor.

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed a box of raw fish stored under dripping water of the refrigeration system at walk in freezer. Operator was instructed that the products need to be relocated.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed the handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pastries and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer.

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on customer self serve counter, some not wrapped. Employee wrapped apples at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23. Paid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Self serve cooler: tuna salad 50F, tiramisu 48F, per employee in unit less than 4 hours. Moved to colder unit at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Ice scoop stored in container of personal items. Removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Deserts and tuna salad in customer self serve cooler lacking name of establishment and date packaged.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks and spoons by register not inverted. Employee inverted utensils at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a wood handle scrubbing pad and squeegee in te sink. The chef moved the items. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a wood handle scrubbing pad and squeegee in te sink. The chef moved the items. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a water by the ice machine not labeled with installation or expiration dates. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a water by the ice machine not labeled with installation or expiration dates. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The chef cleaned it. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The chef cleaned it. **Corrected On- Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed in table next to coffee machine. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (51F - Cold Holding) next to coffee, as per employee milk was there approximately 35 minutes. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed during inspection.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in sugar container. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 87°F next to coffee machine. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a Togo boxes container stored on floor next to back door.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing at faucet on exterior of building

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and glasses on slicer. Employee removed and wiped down slicer Corrected On-Site

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed tuna and desserts not properly labeled in customer self service cooler Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking coffee from an open container. Employee placed lid on beverage cup Corrected On-Site

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged food in customer self service cooler missing proper labeling

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed croquettes in walk in cooler not covered. Chef plastic wrapped croquettes Corrected On-Site