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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over dijon mustard inside reach in cooler at prep area. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red bucket and knife stored inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in freezer next to cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted over coffee machine. Operator inverted the filters. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bread,bagels and cinnamon rolls not protected at buffet.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburger patties stored above raw fish fillets on drawers at cook line. Corrected On-Site

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.

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

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped at buffet bar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on top of bread case at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved marks on it.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw hamburger stored over raw fish in cook line drawers. Manager placed hamburger in bottom drawers. Corrected On-Site

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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from kitchen ice machine.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above dish washer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 44F, cream cheese 51F; ( - Cold Holding)had been sitting out. Person in charge placed on time control. Corrected On-Site

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. Missing training for employees in kitchen.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Steak in glass reach in cooler not dated. Made 24 hours ago, person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of in use tongs hanging from sink in kitchen. Person in charge moved tongs. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plates and silverware not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

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. Information was provided. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary. Observed test kit expired since 2022.

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. Form was provided.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing inside standing water. Employee was instructed about the process. Employee placed the chicken underneath cold running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (49-50F - Cold Holding)stored inside standing glass cooler in the kitchen area. As per operator coleslaw was prepared yesterday. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on top of oil in the storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing freezer gasket torn in.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of lemon stored on floor by the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burgers over raw plantains in the drawer cooler in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed fish dip with no date marked as per operator since yesterday. Corrected On-Site

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 - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf at the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site