Key West, Monroe County

AZUR RESTAURANT

425 GRINELL ST, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
16
5 High Priority
Apr 7, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 24495815

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 primed dish machine and sanitizer began to dispense. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 24495814

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over box of cabbage. Operator removed box of cabbage to store elsewhere. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24495825

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler container of raw whole fish stored inside container of gnocchi.

03A-02-5

Detail 24495821

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep cooler, sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); roasted chicken (56F - Cold Holding); as per operator less than 2 hours from walk in cooler. Operator placed ice bags onto items to rapid cool. Observed at walk in cooler cooked yellow rice (48F - Cold Holding); as per operator from the night prior. Operator removed to discard. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 24495824

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

31B-03-4

Detail 24495826

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at kitchen hand sink, bar hand sink and women's bathroom hand sink. Operator provided for kitchen hand sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 24495820

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for prepped then stored items in walk in cooler, cooked rice, dip, gnocchi, marinated salmon.

53B-14-5

Detail 24495816

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training expired for current employee Amir Palacio on 2/21/26.

24-05-4

Detail 24495813

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving plates at cook line top shelf not stored inverted.

35B-01-4

Detail 24495827

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

36-17-5

Detail 24495823

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 24495819

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler and freezer box of Cabbage, and containers of stock and rabbit stored on floor. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24495822

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer on vent.

10-20-4

Detail 24495818

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-01-4

Detail 24495817

Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed for preset silverware at outdoor dining area.

06-01-5

Detail 24495828

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tray of raw duck thawing at room temperature at storage area cooling rack of kitchen. Operator removed and placed into walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-17-4

Detail 23971269

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with sanitizer unlabeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23971270

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 23971272

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23971271

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored n oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23971273

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.

02D-01-5

Detail 23971268

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23750952

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over olives at walk in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 23750950

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw fish filets (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per manager, since the previous day.

03A-02-5

Detail 23750948

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish filets (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per manager, since the previous day. Observed cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. Manager submerged container in ice. Final reading, 43F. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23750951

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by espresso machine at front counter.

01C-03-4

Detail 23750953

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed proper procedures with manager. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23750949

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exit door near ware washing area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23750947

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of ice cream stored on floor at walk in cooler.

05-09-4

Detail 23750946

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at all coolers at cook line. Repeat Violation

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 8Basic: 8Total: 18

03A-02-5

Detail 23098994

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager from previous day. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23098988

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hollandaise sauce (125F - Hot Holding). At cook line, as per Manager sauce was prepared approximately 30 minutes. Manager proceeded to reheat sauce. Corrective Action Taken

01C-05-4

Detail 23098998

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 23099002

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

11-27-4

Detail 23098997

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.

22-02-4

Detail 23098993

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled flour and sugar containers.

31A-09-4

Detail 23098987

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed furniture blocking access to HWS at front counter.

02B-01-5

Detail 23098990

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna carpaccio and beef carpaccio not identified as a raw food on menu. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23098995

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23099000

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23098991

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

36-01-4

Detail 23098992

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.

08B-47-4

Detail 23098999

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food stored on rack at walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23099001

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor at preparation area. Also observed food cases on walk in freezer floor. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23098996

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on 3 units at kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Detail 23098989

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on kitchen area, also at front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 23099003

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.

21-09-4

Detail 23099004

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

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 22942940

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese and veggies. Operator placed eggs at the bottom. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22942943

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed cured salmon it is not identified as raw in the menu.

13-04-4

Detail 22942939

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 22942944

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22942941

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of octopus stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22942942

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 14

14-86-1

Detail 22063726

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel on top of goat cheese in salad prep cooler. Manager removed towel and placed deli paper on top of goat cheese. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22063730

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over canned salmon in walk-in cooler. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf. Shell eggs stored over panini in reach-in cooler across from grill. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22063731

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from grill: beef (45F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place items in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F, beef (42F - Cold Holding); chicken (41F - Cold Holding); hamburger (38F - Cold Holding); cheese (41F - Cold Holding); sausage (38F - Cold Holding). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 22063738

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Both sides of splitter for mop sink.

01C-03-4

Detail 22063729

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

22-02-4

Detail 22063733

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of salad prep reach-in cooler. Deflector plate of ice machine. Repeat Violation

05-06-4

Detail 22063732

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 25F. Manager calibrated thermometer to register 32F. Corrected On-Site

02A-01-4

Detail 22063725

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. No consumer advisory available. Inspector provided operator with consumer advisory, manager placed consumer advisory next to front door. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22063737

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

14-11-5

Detail 22063734

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door for ice machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22063735

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor next to back door. Employee placed oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22063727

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket. Top of dish machine.

42-01-4

Detail 22063736

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of water in front of mop sink. Manager hung up mop to air dry. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22063728

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on cook line. Repeat Violation

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-17-6

Detail 21972074

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over unpackaged raw fish. Person in charge moved chicken and covered fish. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21972079

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy cream 68F sitting on counter. Person in charge discarded. 2 reach in cooler; beef 58F, feta 56F, tomatoes 58F, shell eggs 56F, sausage, fish, soft cheese, chicken, burgers 54-56F; ( - Cold Holding).. items in cooler 1.5 hrs. Person in charge pulled everything and placed in another cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 21972080

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

02C-03-5

Detail 21972078

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21972077

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has slight mold accumulation near ice plate.

14-74-7

Detail 21972082

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. Reach in cooler #2 is 56F. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21972081

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes on walk in cooler floor, oil on floor in dry storage. Person in charge moved all to store properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21972076

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tong hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21972083

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Establishment has not washed avocado's on cookline. Stickers still on them. Person in charge washed and removed stickers. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21972075

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03G-41-1

Detail 21296067

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing salmon for one week with salt and sugar and then salmon is served raw. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing salmon for one week with salt and sugar and then salmon is served raw, provided operator Adoption of 2017 FDA Food Code. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing salmon for one week with salt and sugar and then salmon is served raw, provided operator Adoption of 2017 FDA Food Code. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Observed establishment curing salmon for one week with salt and sugar and then salmon is served raw, provided operator Adoption of 2017 FDA Food Code. Time Extended

Jun 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

03G-41-1

Detail 21147655

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing salmon for one week with salt and sugar and then salmon is served raw. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing salmon for one week with salt and sugar and then salmon is served raw, provided operator Adoption of 2017 FDA Food Code. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing salmon for one week with salt and sugar and then salmon is served raw, provided operator Adoption of 2017 FDA Food Code. Time Extended

01C-02-4

Detail 21147657

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21147653

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 21147656

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21147658

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Ramon Fontanillas with no employee training as per operator working 3 months, observed employee Antony Cruz with no employee training as per employee working for 1 year, observed employee Emma Palacios with no employee training as per employee working for 3 months. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Ramon Fontanillas with no employee training as per operator working 3 months, observed employee Antony Cruz with no employee training as per employee working for 1 year, observed employee Emma Palacios with no employee training as per employee working for 3 months. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the callback inspection observed employee Ramon Fontanillas with no employee training as per operator working 3 months, observed employee Antony Cruz with no employee training as per employee working for 1 year, observed employee Emma Palacios with no employee training as per employee working for 3 months. Time Extended

14-12-4

Detail 21147654

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed 2 food containers broken stored on shelf located by the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Utensils in poor condition. Observed 2 food containers broken stored on shelf located by the walk in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Observed 2 food containers broken stored on shelf located by the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Jun 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

01D-01-5

Detail 21138058

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment served raw salmon, operator could not provide parasite destruction. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: At the time of the callback inspection operator could not provide letter that salmon is farm raised salmon or frozen salmon, as per operator he is not serving salmon until he receives letter that salmon is frozen or farm raised. Time Extended

03G-41-1

Detail 21138053

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing salmon for one week with salt and sugar and then salmon is served raw. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing salmon for one week with salt and sugar and then salmon is served raw, provided operator Adoption of 2017 FDA Food Code. Time Extended

01C-02-4

Detail 21138055

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21138060

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 21138052

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21138056

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Ramon Fontanillas with no employee training as per operator working 3 months, observed employee Antony Cruz with no employee training as per employee working for 1 year, observed employee Emma Palacios with no employee training as per employee working for 3 months. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Ramon Fontanillas with no employee training as per operator working 3 months, observed employee Antony Cruz with no employee training as per employee working for 1 year, observed employee Emma Palacios with no employee training as per employee working for 3 months. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21138059

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21138057

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with meats stored on the walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Observed boxes with meats stored on the walk in cooler floor. Time Extended

14-12-4

Detail 21138061

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed 2 food containers broken stored on shelf located by the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Utensils in poor condition. Observed 2 food containers broken stored on shelf located by the walk in cooler. Time Extended

21-38-4

Detail 21138054

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the kitchen floor. Time Extended

Jun 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 19

03D-02-5

Detail 21129108

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 rice (47F - Cooling); cooked octopus (45F - Cooling); cooked pasta (46F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler as per operator food was cooked last night, operator discarded food.

01D-01-5

Detail 21129115

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment served raw salmon, operator could not provide parasite destruction.

01B-02-5

Detail 21129102

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cooling); cooked octopus (45F - Cooling); cooked pasta (46F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler as per operator food was cooked last night, operator discarded food.

03A-02-5

Detail 21129118

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); raw fish (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the cook line cooler located across from flat grill. Observed in the raw oysters (44F - Cold Holding); raw clams (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler raw oysters (44F - Cold Holding); raw clams (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed food on ice.

41-27-4

Detail 21129109

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), operator prepared new solution at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 21129104

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

03G-41-1

Detail 21129107

Intermediate - Establishment curing food without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment curing salmon for one week with salt and sugar and then salmon is served raw.

01C-02-4

Detail 21129116

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21129111

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

53A-05-6

Detail 21129112

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-01-5

Detail 21129117

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Ramon Fontanillas with no employee training as per operator working 3 months, observed employee Antony Cruz with no employee training as per employee working for 1 year, observed employee Emma Palacios with no employee training as per employee working for 3 months.

14-74-7

Detail 21129106

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 walk in cooler ambient temperature at 46F.

50-09-4

Detail 21129105

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21129114

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with meats stored on the walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21129113

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses, operator placed tongs in hot water. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21129119

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 in contact with sugar, operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 21129120

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed 2 food containers broken stored on shelf located by the walk in cooler.

21-38-4

Detail 21129103

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21129110

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label, operator labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 15

08A-20-5

Detail 20377834

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs over raw hamburger patties.

01C-05-4

Detail 20377832

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 20377835

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

22-02-4

Detail 20377833

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.

16-03-4

Detail 20377824

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 20377831

Basic - Equipment in poor condition. Observed walk in cooler, walk in freezer doors in disrepair, with holes. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20377823

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.walk in cooler floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 20377828

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of clear canola oil stored on the floor by the back area door, case of bottles of water stored in the kitchen area floor, observed gallons of orange juice, cases of crab meat stored on the walk in cooler floor, octopus boxes stored in the walk in freezer floor.

36-24-5

Detail 20377827

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk in cooler next to walk in freezer door.

10-20-4

Detail 20377830

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

10-07-4

Detail 20377836

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

22-08-4

Detail 20377829

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

31B-04-4

Detail 20377826

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand washing sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20377825

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket, top of oven, under flat grill l

22-16-4

Detail 20377837

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