12234 SW 8 ST, Tamiami, FL 33184
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small plastic container inside hand sink at prep area. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen area.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl inside cheese container inside reach in cooler. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed inside reach cooler next to kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage reach rusty next to triple sink. Repeat Violation
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at front counter.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves next to triple sink.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer door top interior in disrepair. Also observed oven door handle in disrepair.
Basic - Ice buildup in white chest freezer. Repeat Violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Observed Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Observed Open dumpster lid. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked quinoa (125F - Hot Holding); cooked turkey (125F - Hot Holding); rice with beans (120F - Hot Holding); turkey meatballs (120F - Hot Holding); mashed sweet potato (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for approximately an hour. Employee took food items to the kitchen for reheating. Also observed integral rice (90F - Hot Holding) at kitchen. As per employee for an hour. Employee turn on rice cooker for reheating. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
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. Observed expired food safety training expired for all food employees. Warning
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 21 units but license states 10 units. Seating change form was provided to manager. Warning
Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen. Warning
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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 form during inspection.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observe no training for Miladys M. Has been working over 60 days.
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 form during inspection.
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in 3 door cooler.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to3 compartment sink.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); employee diluted solution during inspection.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135°F. Observed quinoa at 125°F and ground turkey at 119°F. Employee increased temperature and cover food. As per operator food was there since 11:00 am. quinoa (125F - Hot Holding); ground turkey (119F - Hot Holding) at 12:25 pm. quinoa (136F Hot Holding) ground turkey (135F Hot Holding) at 1:04 pm.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground turkey at 54°F in preparation table. As per operator food was there less than 4 hours. Manager moved to reach in cooler. ground turkey (54F - Cold Holding)at 12:05pm.; ground turkey (45F - Cold Holding)at 12:52pm
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed food containers in shelves in kitchen area.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler in front counter. Also in reach in cooler behind office.
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler in front counter.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground turkey package at 54°F in preparation table. As per operator turkey was there approximately 2 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator made the payment over the phone and the confirmation number is 216032047. Corrective Action Taken
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cook oil and bottles of water stored on floor. Operator stored properly at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site