BACKWATERS

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knives store in hand sink in back area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No updated plan for outside storage. 2 reach in coolers and 2 reach in freezer are permanently covered with locked access. Ice machine and chest freezer missing cover due to hurricanes.

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.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored outside. Cover for ice machine and reach in freezer was damaged by hurricanes. Cover not replaced yet.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes for bar service not covered. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans (marinara/queso) in dry storage area, removed from inventory

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef over raw snapper in cooler Order corrected Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw snapper (45F - Cold Holding), placed on ice, redemption 39F Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No updated plan for outside storage. 2 reach in coolers and 2 reach in freezer are permanently covered with locked access. Ice machine and chest freezer missing cover due to hurricanes. Establishment was previously cited on 11/19/25 with a pending callback due on 1/19/26 Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans (marinara/queso) in dry storage area, removed from inventory Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of canned goods in office area of kitchen

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and shirt on top of clean plates over cooler on cook line, removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen, relocated Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored outside. Two reach in coolers and 3 reach in freezers located outside on south side of restaurant, only protected from overhead Establishment was previously cited and warned on 11/19/25 with a pending callback due on 1/19/26 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple hood filters removed for cleaning from above cook line

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored outdoor between uses. Staff removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled fans hanging from ceiling over cook line

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.

Basic - Reach-in freezer located outside with exterior surface rust

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken observed thawing in standing water, removed and placed under cold running water Corrected On-Site

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. 0 ppm.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrub pad and knife stored in hand sink in kitchen.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Outside ice machine missing overhead coverage. Damaged during hurricanes.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Alley stand up cooler where shucked oysters are stored.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Breading cooler.

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. 0 ppm. Service has been called.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 110f, marinara 120f, items placed back in steamer. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Measured 100f, in wash tank. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: 113f, Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under scrape side of dishwasher. Wall behind server station area missing wall covering. Hole in walk-in next to dry storage rack on left. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in in alley where shucked oysters are stored. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Measured 100f, in wash tank. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under scrape side of dishwasher. Wall behind server station area missing wall covering. Hole in walk-in next to dry storage rack on left. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in in alley where shucked oysters are stored. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Orange juice container stored on raw beef in stand up cooler by back door.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon in stand up fridge by dishwasher over ready to eat tuna fish, bbq sauce.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut romaine 56f, sliced tomatoes 66f, raw shrimp 51f, tuna salad 51f, raw beef 51f, cooked ribs 50f, raw grouper 61f, raw chicken 63f, batter mix 77f, all in three door cooks line. Sour cream 48f, tuna fish 47f, coleslaw 48f, 2 door expo cooler. diced tomatoes 48f, chopped romaine 49f, 2 door on expo line. Shredded cheese 48f, eggs ambient temp 48f, feta cheese 48f, server alley 2 door black reach in. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored on dishwasher.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun at bar. Bottom of glass chiller in bar.

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. Cooked ribs made on 8/3/2022, no date mark, employee added date mark. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Measured 100f, in wash tank.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

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

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

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under scrape side of dishwasher. Wall behind server station area missing wall covering. Hole in walk-in next to dry storage rack on left. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in in alley where shucked oysters are stored.