CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (46F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in front area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed flan (51F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in front area. Ambient thermometer for unit reading at around 56°F. A stop sale was issued for these items. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food debris on the blade. Observed soiled the exterior of food pans inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed soiled working pots and pans inside the kitchen. Observe soiled food contact shelves in the kitchen area. Observed can opener and its housing soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed meat slicer soiled with food debris on the blade. Observed soiled the exterior of food pans inside the walk in walk in freezer. Observed soiled working pots and pans inside the kitchen. Observe soiled food contact shelves in the kitchen area. Observed can opener and its housing soiled. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial 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. Observed one employee hire six months ago per manager, with no food handler training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed one employee hire six months ago per manager, with no food handler training. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves housing clean equipment near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed surface rust on shelves housing clean equipment near 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Observed for both men and woman's bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Observed for both men and woman's bathrooms. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as lining shelves inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed cardboard used as lining on one shelf inside walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at dry storage area, in front of walk in freezer and in the front cafeteria area, and front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed at dry storage area, in front of walk in freezer and in the front cafeteria area, and front counter area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in the ceiling above wall in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed holes in the ceiling above wall in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent above dry food storage area, front area and cafeteria. Also observed soiled ceiling tiles around kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed soiled vent above dry food storage area, front area and cafeteria. Also observed soiled ceiling tiles around kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed no splash guard in between handwash sink and 3 compartment sink used to store clean equipment or to prepare food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed no splash guard in between handwash sink and 3 compartment sink used to store clean equipment or to prepare food. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed basin next to sink counter housing clean glasses stored for air drying, being used as wash basin rather than sanitizer basin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed basin next to sink counter housing clean glasses stored for air drying, being used as soap wash basin rather than sanitizer basin. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed disrepair knife coaster, woods panels used to store food items and equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed door gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed at the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed at the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed behind the shelves and food bins at the dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed behind the shelves and food bins at the dry storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled and also rust build up on the floor of walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed soiled and also rust build up on the floor of walk in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed due to unmounted equipment from the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed due to unmounted equipment from the floor, crates being used as a counter for meat slicer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed gloves, plastic bags, single use utensils and cardboard box on the ground. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed gloves, plastic bags, single use utensils and cardboard box on the ground. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage, the wall near walk in cooler and entrance holes and it continues around the corner towards mop sink. Also observed tow holes behind can goods dry storage shelves in back area. Also observed hole at prep table under microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed damage, the wall near walk in cooler and entrance holes and it continues around the corner towards mop sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs store in a handle at the front counter next to panini press. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed in use tongs stored on a working cart handle at the cook line and also on a handle in the front counter near panini press. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored above dishwashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed in use insect control device mounted above dishwashing machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing for two dumpsters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing for two dumpsters. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled stove hood filters, shelving units storing can goods, the shelving units inside the walk in freezer and cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed soiled stove hood filters, shelving units storing can goods, the shelving units inside the walk in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 7 shopping carts. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 7 shopping carts. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors at mop sink, dry storage food area. Also observe in front of walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed unsealed concrete floors at mop sink, dry storage food area. Also observe in front of walk in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood under the microwave shelf and shelves housing single use items inside the kitchen. Also observed in front cafeteria area housing cases of plastic water bottles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed unsealed wood shelf in front cafeteria area housing cases of plastic water bottles Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal food pan containing sugar with no label at the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed metal food pan containing sugar with no label at the cook line. Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator the ham was cooked last night. Ham did not cooler properly. A stop sale was issued. Warning

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed being used for food items inside walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat picadillo. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw fish inside the walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator the ham was cooked last night. Ham did not properly cool down. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (46F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in front area. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food debris on the blade. Observed soiled the exterior of food pans inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed soiled working pots and pans inside the kitchen. Observe soiled food contact shelves in the kitchen area. Observed can opener and its housing soiled. Warning

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. Observed one employee hire six months ago per manager, with no food handler training. Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves housing clean equipment near 3 compartment sink. Warning

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

Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Observed for both men and woman's bathrooms. Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as lining shelves inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at dry storage area, in front of walk in freezer and in the front cafeteria area, and front counter area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in the ceiling above wall in cooler. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent above dry food storage area, front area and cafeteria. Also observed soiled ceiling tiles around kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed no splash guard in between handwash sink and 3 compartment sink used to store clean equipment or to prepare food. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots stored inverted on shelves near exit door. Warning

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. Observed basin next to sink counter housing clean glasses stored for air drying, being used as wash basin rather than sanitizer basin. Warning

Basic - Equipment and/or utensils in chilled room not cleaned at the frequency required based on the temperature of the room. Observed heavy black debris on the interior walls and ceiling inside the walk on cooler. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed disrepair knife coaster, woods panels used to store food items and equipment. Warning

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed at the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under neath the oven in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed behind the shelves and food bins at the dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled and also rust build up on the floor of walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed due to unmounted equipment from the floor. Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed gloves, plastic bags, single use utensils and cardboard box on the ground. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage, the wall near walk in cooler and entrance holes and it continues around the corner towards mop sink. Also observed tow holes behind can goods dry storage shelves in back area. Also observed hole at prep table under microwave. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife store between counter and wall near the panini press in the front area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs store in a handle at the front counter next to panini press. Warning

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored above dishwashing machine. Warning

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

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed for light panel near mop sink I'm dry storage food area. Warning

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing for two dumpsters. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled stove hood filters, shelving units storing can goods, the shelving units inside the walk in freezer and cooler. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for two dumpsters. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed two dry soiled wiping cloths on top of prep counter and also observed on clean food equipment on shelving unit near back door. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered cooked whole ham inside the walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 7 shopping carts. Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors at mop sink, dry storage food area. Also observe in front of walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood under the microwave shelf and shelves housing single use items inside the kitchen. Also observed in front cafeteria area housing cases of plastic water bottles. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal food pan containing sugar with no label at the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink chlorine 200plus ppm at ware washing area. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed COOKED BEEF (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed RAW SALMON (46F - Cold Holding); RAW CHURRASCO (50F - Cold Holding) at preparation station across from fryers, as per manager more than six hours. Observed COOKED BEEF (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than six hours. Observed RAW STEAK (51F - Cooling); DICED HAM AND CHEESE (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RAW SALMON (46F - Cold Holding); RAW CHURRASCO (50F - Cold Holding) at preparation station across from fryers, as per manager more than six hours. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW STEAK (51F - Cooling); DICED HAM AND CHEESE (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over front counter where food preparation is done not smooth and easily cleaned. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles behind hood soiled with grease. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards grooved. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear screen door. Warning

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor at walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleaned. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor at walk in freezer Warning

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 handle touching non TCS rice. Manager placed scoop handle correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed utensils stored in between station. Manager removed items. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water knob at handwashing sink located at front counter in poor repair. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. Observed interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed shelves of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink next to triple sink clogged and slow draining. Warning

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelves at dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor behind small prep table next to pizza oven soiled with grease. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Garbanzo beans in the storage area.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flies in the storage area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked beef.

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

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

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

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line from ice machine leading into metal container on floor at front line Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed back area wall next to walk in freezer

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the microwaves soiled.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the storage area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front area reach in cooler soiled

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage not maintained clean and organized with old equipments, tables.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen, storage, back area.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); cooked boniato (53F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line. As per employee, for more than 4 hours. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); cooked boniato (53F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line. As per employee, for more than 4 hours. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance at front counter. Manager began removing debris. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at front line. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on ceiling at fryer area. Warning

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line from ice machine leading into metal container on floor at front line. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line and sandwich preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at sides of back exit screened door. Warning

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed glue trap hung over produce at dry storage area. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover heavily soiled with dust. Warning

Basic - Observed accumulation of dead flying insects in glue trap above produce at dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink at kitchen. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and sandwich area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm at front line. Employee replenished solution with chlorine. final reading, 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed soup with sausage (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, item was prepared on previous day. Warning

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook begin to prepare bacon, no hand wash. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish at reach in cooler at preparation area. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed soup with sausage (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, item was prepared on previous day. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (111F - Hot Holding); rice (109F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Employee increased steam table temperature. Observed cooked onion (82F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee for approximately 1 hour. Advised employee to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed soup with sausage cooling inside closed container. Coached manager on proper cooling procedures. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with black stains near microwave. Observed can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of dead flying insects in control devices. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation and sandwich areas. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer soiled with accumulated food debris. Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed beans and rice lids with cracks, leaving food exposed. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of plastic squeeze bottles soiled near oven. Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris between fryer and grill. Observed storage rack near dish machine soiled. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door open during inspection. Employee closed door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at preparation area above spices. Also observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance at kitchen. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cutting board at preparation area. Manager removed cloth. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator mentioned that they sent the payment by mail last week. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and raw fish stored above unwashed vegetables inside the walk in cooler. The operator removed the raw meats. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above oranges inside the walk in cooler. The operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (55°F - Cold Holding), per operator held about 20 minutes outside on the prep area. Advised, the operator put the butter inside the cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of the oven, cooked pork (104°F - Hot Holding). As per chef, held on top of the oven for 30 minutes. Advised, they reheated the pork. Warning

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

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink has no paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fruit mousse made in house more than 24 hours with no date marking. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup with no handle using with uncooked beans. Advised, the operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of raw malanga on the floor in front of the walk in cooler. Also food items on the floor in the walk in freezer. The operator removed all boxes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper device on top of the uncooked rice containers. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning