SOL BY THE SEA AT THE PLAYA LARGO RESORT & SPA

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator coached employee on proper procedures.

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

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 87° F across stove at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulated on fan at kitchen area.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over stock inside reach in cooler across stove. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under hand sink by triple sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer across grill.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under light blue cutting board. Operator removed the towel.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed metal fan heavily soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream inside reach in freezer not covered across grill.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under triple sink.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe soiled gaskets on unit at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Still observe. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe on units at cook line, also on unit at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: Still observe on units at bar area. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna being stored above sliced cheese inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per Chef from previous day. Food was discarded during inspection.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per Chef from previous day. Food was discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche on menu not identified.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal jacket stored on ice machine at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Manager discarded. Also observed cooked quinoa (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms and onions (51F - Cold Holding) inside 2 door reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Still observed cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) cooked quinoa (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (54F - Cold Holding) as per Manager From previous day. Manager discarded. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Still observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Still observed soiled white cutting board. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare and yellow fin tiradito serving raw and not identified in the menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Still observed leaking under dishwasher machine. Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the reach in cooler surface

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the table fan attached to the wall soiled

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed not all silverware was stored with the handle first. Operator corrected the silverware. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed the ice creams not covered

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizing solution at 10 ppm Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the reach in cooler. Raw hamburger over raw shrimp, lobster. Both were not commercially packed. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided the oyster consumer advisory to operator.

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on the top drawer of a preparation area. The cellphone was removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above vegetables inside the ref you the cook line. The operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the pipe under the dish machine and three compartment sink.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator is to use three compartment sink to sanitize.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler by steam table cooked rice (72 - Cold Holding) Rice was discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soda nozzle in hand wash sink at bar. Nozzle was removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand wash sink. Paper was provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Battery powered paper supplier at front counter hand sink not dispensing paper. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle in reach in cooler next ice machine.

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes on top shelf of prep table exposed to soiled vent, ceiling , and pull down door.

Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Observed apron used for missing curtain on dish machine.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under prep table cutting board. Towel was removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled bottom of reach in freezer next to fryers.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled.