CUCINA MODERNA

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. Dishwasher reading 0 ppm chlorine, after 3 attempts. Advised manager to discontinue use of dishwasher until repaired, and set up 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink was being set up. Manager contacted technician for dishwasher. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and meatballs stored in walk in cooler, prepared 4 days ago, not dated. Employee dated food. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach, not labeled , stored near to dishwasher area. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Advised manager to have machine cleaned and sanitized.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl without handle stored in bucket of salt on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed bowl from salt. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles above dish washer area rusted and soiled with dust.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Can of marinara sauce stored on floor in front of can rack in kitchen. Employee removed marinara sauce from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink in kitchen soiled with stains from food debris.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times, discussed with operator. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times discussed with operator Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled trash bag and without washing hands employee handled clean dishes, to prepare sauce, discussed with operator, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Employee handled visibly soiled cloth to wipe down counter top and without washing hands employee handled clean spoons at cook line, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. In reach in cooler raw clams with no tag, discussed with operator who stated tag was already removed, discussed with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: In reach in cooler raw clams with no tag, discussed with operator who stated tag was already removed, discussed with operator. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. On menu house made tiramisu made with Raw shell egg whites not identified on menu as having raw ingredients, discussed with operator to add asterisks to menu to identify items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents at dish washing area rusted, with accumulation of debris, discussed with operator to clean and repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In kitchen at cook line floors not easily cleanable, missing grout in between tiles, with standing water, discussed with operator to repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves across from stove have rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen multiple squeeze bottles of cooking oils not labeled, discussed with operator to label all bottles. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Time Extended

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times, discussed with operator. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled trash bag and without washing hands employee handled clean dishes, to prepare sauce, discussed with operator, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. In reach in cooler raw clams with no tag, discussed with operator who stated tag was already removed, discussed with operator. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store sanitizer bucket, discussed with operator who removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. On menu house made tiramisu made with Raw shell egg whites not identified on menu as having raw ingredients, discussed with operator to add asterisks to menu to identify items. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents at dish washing area rusted, with accumulation of debris, discussed with operator to clean and repair. Warning

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In kitchen at cook line floors not easily cleanable, missing grout in between tiles, with standing water, discussed with operator to repair. Warning

Basic - Hermetically sealed container of food not cleaned of visible soil prior to opening. Employee removed cans from dry storage racks and without cleaning cans employee opened cans and poured into pot to prepare sauce, discussed with operator who educated employee. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves across from stove have rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace. Warning

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. In kitchen employee cell phone stored on top of single service to go containers discussed with operator who removed phone. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) discussed with operator to correct solution. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen multiple squeeze bottles of cooking oils not labeled, discussed with operator to label all bottles. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside through back door and without washing hands employee began to handle chicken. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server entered kitchen with soiled dishes placing them in sink and without washing hands server handled clean plates of food to take to another customers table. Discussed with operator server washed hands. Corrected On-Site 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. In flip top cooler butter (51F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (51F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit since previous day. Operator unable to determine how long products out of temperature for. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler butter (51F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (51F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit since previous day. Operator unable to determine how long products out of temperature for. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf spray bottle of penetrating oil stored in direct contact to bottles of honey and red wine vinegar. Discussed with operator who moved spray bottle from food shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached and laying in mop sink. Discussed with operator. Warning

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. 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 poster via email to operator. Warning

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/ 5 employees present and working with no certified food service manager on duty. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen on the side of dough mixer bottle of degreaser with no label. Discussed with operator who added label to bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler boxes of raw veal and crab meat stored on floor underneath of shelves discussed with operator who removed products from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. In sink in kitchen frozen chicken thawing I'm standing water with floating food debris. discussed with operator who turned on water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen multiple bottles of various cooking oils not labeled with common name discussed with operator who added labels to bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning