SOUTHERN SPICE ASH LOUNGE

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store sanitizer bucket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine; scoop handle touching ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw steak. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler; cooked pasta and cooked greens no date mark. Operator stated items prepared 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged....raw chicken with fully cooked meatballs, cake in reach in freezer. Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....blocked by mop bucket, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, employee provided Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....rice , gravy , chicken, sauce , cooked green beans , fish at walk in cooler

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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute area ( ice drop area between ice bin and ice maker )

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on Fan guards in walk in cooler.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw fish above soup at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can at kitchen. Moved Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...all sink at establishment except Dishmachine area. Employee provided Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink...all sink at the establishment. Employee provided. 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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....soup in walk in cooler was cooked two days ago . Employee date marked Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink....all sink at the establishment. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair...broken pipe in handwashing sink at prep station.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored pitcher , pouring water from handwashing sink at kitchen.

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

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...all handwashing sink at the establishment. Employee provided. 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.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at bathrooms.

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues...stagnated water in reach in cooler at kitchen.

Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds at bathrooms.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken container stored above cooked mashed potatoes. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- handle touching sugar. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.