West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County

TACOS AL CARBON BAR AND GRILL

2161 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD #105, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
3 High Priority
Dec 11, 2025
City
West Palm Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

12A-12-4

Detail 24244652

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw bacon while placing to cook then handled clean pan and clean utensils to place cooked steak into pan and place in steam table without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 24244654

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2025. Operator renewed during inspection. Expires 12/1/2026. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24244651

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 pork sausage stored over raw shell eggs (cooked for immediate service). Operator moved raw sausage below raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24244655

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. At walk-in cooler; milk , no date mark. Operator stated milk opened 2 days prior, applied date mark Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24244653

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

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 23899443

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (50F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, tightly tied bags, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-13-4

Detail 23899444

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth while cleaning the grill then handled clean utensils and pans to prepare food without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing then handled clean/sanitized dishes while removing from dishwasher without washing hands. Operator discussed with employees who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23899446

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked beans. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23899445

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. At Left side flip top; raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw fish (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (50F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, tightly tied bags, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23899447

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Left side flip top; raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw fish (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 23801518

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (47F - Cooling); cooked rice (45F - Cooling). Operator stated items cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 23801516

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (47F - Cooling); cooked rice (45F - Cooling). Operator stated items cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale.

12A-13-4

Detail 23801520

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils while washing and rinsing at dish area and then handled clean equipment and utensils on cook line without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23801521

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw bacon stored over ready to eat shredded cheese. Operator moved raw bacon below shredded cheese. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23801517

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Left side flip top cooler; raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 2 hours, moved to upright reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-49-6

Detail 23801519

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At left side flip top cooler; standing water in bottom.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

12A-29-4

Detail 23670649

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 touched visibly soiled wiping cloth while cleaning and then handled clean utensils, equipment and unwrapped single service take out containers while preparing/packaging food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23670648

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelf over prep table. Approximately 5 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under/around prep table. Approximately 3 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under dish machine. Approximately 3 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under/behind storage shelve/reach in cooler. Approximately 5 rodent droppings in kitchen dry storage area/closets. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean/sanitize area(s). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23670650

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. At Left side flip top cooler; raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked potato fries (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23670645

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Left side flip top cooler; raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked potato fries (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23670647

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23670646

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

12A-13-4

Detail 23516385

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled broom/dust pan while cleaning and then handle clean utensils and bottles without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23516384

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in kitchen dry storage area. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in kitchen inside electrical closet. Approximately 5 rodent droppings in kitchen under dish machine. Approximately 5 rodent droppings in kitchen next to dry storage shelves on cook line. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Warning

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Total: 7

12A-20-4

Detail 23219758

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee wash hands with no soap at cook line hand wash sink air dried hands and then handled tortillas while placing to fry. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands with soap and dried with paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23219756

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live, small flying insects in bar flying around/landing on bar mats/liquor bottles. Advised Operator to eliminate flies. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23219760

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; portioned bags of raw beef stored over portioned bags of cooked pork. Operator moved raw beef below cooked pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23219757

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Right side flip top cooler; cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23219762

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Right side flip top cooler; sour cream (51F - Ambient Cooling 10:05am/51F - Ambient Cooling 10:35am). Operator stated sour cream portioned/cooling since 8:30am, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23219759

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Advised Operator to provide paper towels. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23219761

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink; no soap. Advised Operator to provide soap. Warning

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 1Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 23027458

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (46F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, in deep, covered container, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 23027457

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (46F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight, in deep, covered container, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 23027452

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line; employee handled soiled dishes while carrying to dish area and then returned to cook line and began preparing food without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23027454

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked beans. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 23027456

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. At reach in freezer; portioned raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 23027455

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelves over prep table/sink. 3 rodent droppings in kitchen in prep sink. 4 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor in prep area. 3 rodent droppings in kitchen dry storage area on top of single service article boxes. 4 rodent droppings in kitchen on top of food storage containers/shelves to left of microwave. 7 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor in liquor storage area. 3 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor around ice machine. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23027459

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. At flip top coolers; raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held overfilled in pans inside cooler for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23027453

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top coolers; raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held overfilled in pans inside cooler for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23027451

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked seafood soup (112F - Cooling/97F - Cooling) since 12:15 1st temperature at 1:06/2nd at 2:00;cooked tomatoes (128F - Cooling/118F- Cooling) since 12:50 1st temperature at 1:08/2nd at 2:00. At this rate products will not reach 70F within 2 hours, Operator split products into shallow pans and moved to walk-in freezer to facilitate faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Total: 9

08B-02-4

Detail 22708533

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At inside bar, cut washed celery displayed on bar top uncovered. Operator covered with plastic. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-45-4

Detail 22708531

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed, rinsed cutting board began cutting peppers without sanitizing cutting board. Advised operator to properly sanitize cutting board before use. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 22708537

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer, tamales stored in non food grade thank you bags. Operator removed tamales from bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22708538

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. At reach in freezer, breaded portioned plastic wrapped raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22708539

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. Right side flip top cooler; queso fresco (51F - Cold Holding); Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, was in overfilled pans in make top held overnight. At cookline flip top cooler, raw diced tilapia (51F - Cold Holding Operator stated not prepared or portioned today was held in cooler overnight. At outside bar ; housemade cooked salsa verde (51F - Cold Holding); housemade salsa (51F - Cold Holding. Operator stated not prepared or portioned today was held in cooler overnight. See stop sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22708535

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right side flip top cooler; queso fresco (51F - Cold Holding); Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, was in overfilled pans in make top held overnight. At cookline flip top cooler, raw diced tilapia (51F - Cold Holding Operator stated not prepared or portioned today was held in cooler overnight. At Outside bar ; housemade cooked salsa verde (51F - Cold Holding); housemade salsa (51F - Cold Holding. Operator stated not prepared or portioned today was held in cooler overnight. See stop sale Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22708532

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At kitchen handwashing sink inoperable, no running water, drain line disconnected. Operator repaired, turned on running water, connected drain line. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22708534

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

41-17-4

Detail 22708536

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with cleaning chemical unlabeled. Advised operator that all chemicals must be labeled. Warning

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 22316533

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. double door reach in - red salsa (49F-53F - Cooling); green salsa (53F - Cooling) not portioned or prepared today held in cooler overnight and more than 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-07-5

Detail 22316536

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up raw bacon with gloves hands then put on new gloves without washing hands - operator instructed employee to wash hands - employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22316538

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - fresh eggs over prepared sauces - operator moved egg to different shelve. 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. Walk in freezer - repackaged raw chicken over repackaged beef - operator moved chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22316537

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. double door reach in - red salsa (49F-53F - Cold Holding); green salsa (53F - Cold Holding) operator stated not portioned or prepared today held in cooler overnight and more than 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-01-4

Detail 22316541

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. IQF Oysters no shell tag retained.

02C-02-5

Detail 22316534

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp prepared 24 hours - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22316542

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open water bottle from above hot Bain Marie. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22316535

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed bracelets. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22316532

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Frying oil tubs on storeroom floor - operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22316539

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fry station.

21-12-4

Detail 22316540

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on prep table - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 20

03D-02-5

Detail 22001692

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice 48°F cooling Cooked beans 47°F cooling Salsa verde 47° Cooked beef 44°F cooling Cooked chicken 44°F cooling in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit overnight. Food items covered in large containers. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-13-4

Detail 22001684

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment / unclean pot or utensils and then engaged in food preparation/ grabbed beef base, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated on site. Employee washed hands. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 22001694

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee observed washing and rinsing pot. No sanitizing procedure before putting back on shelf. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22001698

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tilapia over blue cheese in bottom reach in cooler on cook line Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22001683

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 raw oyster reach in freezer in kitchen Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22001679

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. Salsa verde 54°F in bottom reach in cooler on cook-line. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice 48°F cooling Cooked beans 47°F cooling Salsa verde 47° Cooked beef 44°F cooling Cooked chicken 44°F cooling in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit overnight. Food items covered in large containers. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa verde 54°F in bottom reach in cooler on cook-line. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. sour cream 44°F cold Holding. Hot dogs 47°F cold Holding in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22001688

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa verde 54°F in bottom reach in cooler on cook-line. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. sour cream 44°F cold Holding. Hot dogs 47°F cold Holding in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22001680

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. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22001686

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chopped lettuce at 10:16am(76°F ambient cooling)since 9:45 am to 72F at 10:45 am. Lettuce wrapped in plastic bags. Removed. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within four hours. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22001691

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to ice machine Soda nozzle unclean in bar area Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22001693

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. fish ceviche, oysters cocktails, and half oysters on menu. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22001689

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/. Manager arrived on site. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22001695

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. One employee hired over sixty days Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22001697

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa verde and beef soup reach in cooler in kitchen no date marking. Operator states food made 48 hours ago. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22001696

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in beans Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22001690

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line. At bar. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22001681

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf over prep area next to walk in cooler Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22001682

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 22001687

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cutting board on cook line Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22001685

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch container on dry storage shelf in kitchen Warning

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 8Basic: 2Total: 13

03D-02-5

Detail 21506456

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice 44-52 cooling overnight, beans 46 cooling overnight

01B-02-5

Detail 21506453

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice 44-52 cooling overnight, beans 46 cooling overnight

29-34-4

Detail 21506457

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on both hose bibbs at mop sink.

01C-02-4

Detail 21506455

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Only 2 tags available. Last tag date marked 04/27/2022. Explained

03D-15-4

Detail 21506451

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beans 53-56 as per manager cooling 5 hours. Checked second temperature after 20 minutes no change in temperature. Explained and manager put beans on sheet pans to cool quickly. Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 21506446

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager Victor Gonzalez Jr. certificate from national registry expired on 08/30/2022.

31A-09-4

Detail 21506449

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored in hand sink at both bars. Employee removed the pans. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21506445

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sinks. Manager put paper towels by hand sinks. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21506454

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager stocked. Corrected On-Site

02A-01-4

Detail 21506450

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. Explained emailed one. Manager printed and posted advisory. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21506447

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue color liquid spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21506448

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As per manager they never received in the mail. Explained and emailed paperless License and renewal information.

08B-38-4

Detail 21506452

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil boxes stored on floor by dry food storage room. Explained.

Mar 11, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.