Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

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5864 PARK BLVD, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Sep 11, 2024
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

08A-02-6

Detail 23136352

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked fish balls inside reach in deli cooler. Operator moved RTE cooked fish balls above raw beef. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23136355

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw pork inside reach in deli cooler. Operator moved the raw pork above the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23136347

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in deli coolers.

02B-01-5

Detail 23136350

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Rare Beef, meatballs soup and Pho filet mignon-pho tai soup not identified on the menu as raw. Discussed with operator. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 23136353

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser batteries dead. Operator stocked paper towel roll at hand sink on cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23136356

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Buckets of chicken and beef stock prepared yesterday not date marked inside walk in cooler. Multiple food items in reach in deli cooler on cook line not date marked. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23136354

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles throughout the kitchen soiled with food debris.

14-45-4

Detail 23136344

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Beneath grill table on cook line. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23136346

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water stored on shelf above reach in deli cooler. Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23136349

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23136345

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in deli cooler gaskets heavily soiled with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23136348

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above three compartment sink soiled with black mold like substance.

48-04-4

Detail 23136351

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Stored on floor near dish rack storing clean containers across from dish machine.

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 22709729

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Operator has safe staff books on site for his staff but the booklets are not complete. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: No proof of employee training for all employees. Admin Complaint

29-09-4

Detail 22709727

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand sink near three compartment sink and dish machine area is not dispensing water when turned. Operator explained that he turned off hot water at sink because valve is leaking. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22709730

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled with mold like substance and food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 22709728

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at hand sink near cook line. Operator explained that when the cold water handle is turned the faucet leaks. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Time Extended

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22588874

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22588875

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Operator has safe staff books on site for his staff but the booklets are not complete. Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22588879

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near dish machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

29-09-4

Detail 22588878

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand sink near three compartment sink and dish machine area is not dispensing water when turned. Operator explained that he turned off hot water at sink because valve is leaking. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 22588880

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22588876

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled with mold like substance and food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 22588877

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at hand sink near cook line. Operator explained that when the cold water handle is turned the faucet leaks. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 8Basic: 9Total: 20

22-41-4

Detail 22557395

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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 10 PPM.

12A-16-4

Detail 22557386

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee eating and began working with clean dishes without washing hands first.

12A-09-4

Detail 22557397

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washing hands while wearing one glove on one hand. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures . Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 22557391

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-27-4

Detail 22557384

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 22557399

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil stored in hand wash sink near cooks line. Employee moved utensil. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22557393

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink near three compartment sink and dish machine.

53B-01-5

Detail 22557383

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 22557392

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink near cook line. Operator stated batteries need to be changed.

02B-02-5

Detail 22557394

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory not posted sign. Operator posted sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22557398

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking through kitchen and walk in cooler.

12B-02-4

Detail 22557390

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Dish washer eating in back area near dish machine and three compartment sink while handling clean dishes and the dish machine.

40-06-5

Detail 22557388

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved phone. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22557385

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near dish machine. Repeat Violation

29-09-4

Detail 22557389

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand sink near three compartment sink and dish machine area is not dispensing water when turned. Operator explained that he turned off hot water at sink because valve is leaking.

08B-38-4

Detail 22557402

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor near cook line. Operator moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22557387

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 22557396

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled with mold like substance and food debris. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22557400

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-11-4

Detail 22557401

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at hand sink near cook line. Operator explained that when the cold water handle is turned the faucet leaks.

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

09-01-4

Detail 22430890

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Barehand contact while cutting onions. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: No prep being done at the time of callback inspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: No prep at time of inspection. Time Extended

11-03-5

Detail 22430889

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

12A-03-4

Detail 22430886

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing their hands in three compartment sink near dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22430884

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22430879

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2023-11-07: No proof of employee food training during callback inspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22430880

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not date marking throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22430885

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior in back area of restaurant has accumulation of mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22430888

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles throughout the kitchen soiled. All 3 hand wash sinks soiled. Inside reach in freezer soiled. Exterior food storage containers soiled. Hood system soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22430882

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler fridge near three compartment sink and oven grooved and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22430878

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook, dishwasher, and server who prepares food. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22430881

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22430887

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled around dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 22430883

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cook line leaking at faucets. Hand wash sink in dish room leaking on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Time Extended

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 11Basic: 14Total: 30

22-41-4

Detail 22429050

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. Dish Machine 0 PPM chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

09-01-4

Detail 22429062

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Barehand contact while cutting onions. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: No prep being done at the time of callback inspection. Time Extended

22-45-4

Detail 22429041

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher was not sanitizing dishes after washing. Step up three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

41-05-4

Detail 22429055

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Sticky fly trap hanging over prep sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

35A-04-4

Detail 22429067

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 100 In and around the hot water heater. 30 under wok station kitchen cook line. 100 under oven and behind 2 door freezer. 30 under dry storage behind reach in coolers on cook line. 20 under reach in coolers on kitchen cook line. 30 under reach in fridge on cook line bear microwaves. 75 along the back wall of dish machine area. 40 around ice machine around back door. 1 on wood behind reach in cooler on cook line. 5 in cabinet under hand wash sink in front server area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: 26 rodent droppings in rear of convection oven next to reach in freezer in kitchen One rodent dropping under 3 compartment sink One rodent dropping near base of shelf under microwaves 13 droppings in compressor housing of reach in freezer used for dry storage on cooks line 27 droppings in and behind fish tank display in lobby 4 droppings under soda reach in cooler in lobby 4 droppings in chewed hole under hand sink in front counter area Time Extended

11-01-5

Detail 22429054

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

11-03-5

Detail 22429065

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

11-07-5

Detail 22429052

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

12A-03-4

Detail 22429051

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing their hands in three compartment sink near dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22429057

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

27-19-4

Detail 22429042

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No cold water. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

04-02-4

Detail 22429046

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler not maintaining 41 F and below. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22429069

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2023-11-07: No proof of employee food training during callback inspection. Time Extended

02B-02-5

Detail 22429061

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory. Emailed one to the operator to print out. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22429068

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not date marking throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 22429047

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of bleach under wok station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22429053

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior in back area of restaurant has accumulation of mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22429058

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles throughout the kitchen soiled. All 3 hand wash sinks soiled. Inside reach in freezer soiled. Exterior food storage containers soiled. Hood system soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 22429040

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Filter for air handle missing allowing access for vermin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22429049

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling tiles around hot water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 22429066

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes on storage racks near dish machine not being stored inverted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22429059

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler fridge near three compartment sink and oven grooved and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22429060

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook, dishwasher, and server who prepares food. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22429044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes wet nesting on racks near dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22429048

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22429045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22429056

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled around dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 22429064

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cook line leaking at faucets. Hand wash sink in dish room leaking on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22429043

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers with food removed from original package not labeled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 22429063

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Build up grease and food under and behind cooking equipment on kitchen cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Time Extended

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 18Basic: 26Total: 53

03D-02-5

Detail 22425049

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef and chicken stock in 5 gallon buckets inside walk in cooler 51 F and 58 F.

22-41-4

Detail 22425057

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. Dish Machine 0 PPM chlorine.

09-01-4

Detail 22425073

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Barehand contact while cutting onions.

22-45-4

Detail 22425063

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher was not sanitizing dishes after washing. Step up three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

41-05-4

Detail 22425077

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Sticky fly trap hanging over prep sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 22425070

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef marinade over ginger in walk in cooler. Employee moved ginger to another designated area. Corrected On-Site

35A-04-4

Detail 22425053

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 100 In and around the hot water heater. 30 under wok station kitchen cook line. 100 under oven and behind 2 door freezer. 30 under dry storage behind reach in coolers on cook line. 20 under reach in coolers on kitchen cook line. 30 under reach in fridge on cook line bear microwaves. 75 along the back wall of dish machine area. 40 around ice machine around back door. 1 on wood behind reach in cooler on cook line. 5 in cabinet under hand wash sink in front server area.

01B-02-5

Detail 22425032

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 5 gallon tubs of beef stock. 3 5 gallon tubs of chicken stock.

03A-02-5

Detail 22425046

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walkin cooler: beef (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding)

11-01-5

Detail 22425066

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).

11-03-5

Detail 22425028

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

11-07-5

Detail 22425042

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

12A-03-4

Detail 22425056

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing their hands in three compartment sink near dish machine.

22-02-4

Detail 22425043

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Gaskets throughout kitchen soiled.

27-19-4

Detail 22425072

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No cold water.

31A-09-4

Detail 22425064

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near prep table by dish washing machine blocked and inaccessible.

31A-11-4

Detail 22425076

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink near cook line being used for other purposes. Employee moved spoon out out of sink. Corrected On-Site

04-02-4

Detail 22425054

Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler not maintaining 41 F and below.

53A-01-7

Detail 22425047

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

16-37-1

Detail 22425040

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22425068

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at all 3 hand wash sinks. Employee filled paper towels at sink on cook line. Corrective Action Taken

05-08-4

Detail 22425029

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22425033

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

31B-03-4

Detail 22425078

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at cook line hand sink and dishwasher hands sink. Employee put soap at hand sink on cook line. Corrective Action Taken

02B-02-5

Detail 22425059

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory. Emailed one to the operator to print out. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22425035

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not date marking throughout kitchen.

41-17-4

Detail 22425080

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of bleach under wok station.

22-20-5

Detail 22425044

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior in back area of restaurant has accumulation of mold like substance.

14-01-5

Detail 22425039

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with out handle being used to scoop with substance.

23-24-4

Detail 22425071

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles throughout the kitchen soiled. All 3 hand wash sinks soiled. Inside reach in freezer soiled. Exterior food storage containers soiled. Hood system soiled with grease.

36-36-4

Detail 22425060

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Filter for air handle missing allowing access for vermin.

36-32-5

Detail 22425074

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling tiles around hot water heater.

24-05-4

Detail 22425058

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes on storage racks near dish machine not being stored inverted.

24-07-4

Detail 22425050

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pot lids stored on the floor.

21-05-5

Detail 22425061

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth stored on top of prepared food in reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 22425069

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler fridge near three compartment sink and oven grooved and no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 22425065

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink being stored above reach in cooler on kitchen line. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22425051

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above reach in cooler on the cooked line.

13-03-4

Detail 22425036

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook, dishwasher, and server who prepares food.

24-08-4

Detail 22425030

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes wet nesting on racks near dish machine.

35B-01-4

Detail 22425048

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22425079

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil being stored on the floor near kitchen cook line. Buckets of beef and chicken stock being stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Walk stored by hot water heater. Noodles on cook line. Bin or dry rice by unused oven. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22425062

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs being stored on handle of deep fryer on kitchen cook line.

10-01-5

Detail 22425045

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching white powdered substance in container. Employee moved scoop. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22425031

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

33-16-4

Detail 22425055

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

06-01-5

Detail 22425041

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in three compartment sink sitting in water.

08B-17-4

Detail 22425052

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Employee cutting green onions without washing.

36-27-5

Detail 22425075

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled around dish area.

29-11-4

Detail 22425034

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cook line leaking at faucets. Hand wash sink in dish room leaking on the floor.

21-12-4

Detail 22425038

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 22425067

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers with food removed from original package not labeled throughout the kitchen.

36-10-4

Detail 22425037

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Build up grease and food under and behind cooking equipment on kitchen cook line.

Feb 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 21763384

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies on cook line, not landing. Killed by operator. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 21763389

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-23

08A-02-6

Detail 21763386

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen opened bag of raw fish under raw chicken in freezer. Chicken moved. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21763381

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Reach in freezer interior soiled.

02C-04-5

Detail 21763387

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In reach in freezer on cook line

23-24-4

Detail 21763379

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer on cook line.

12B-07-4

Detail 21763383

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks with single service lids at front bar. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21763382

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook

08B-38-4

Detail 21763388

Basic - Food stored on floor. Noodles and tendon. Items moved. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21763385

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line

25-06-4

Detail 21763380

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21725001

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has yellow staining.

31A-09-4

Detail 21725004

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21725005

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

12B-07-4

Detail 21725003

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cook line Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21725002

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave

Feb 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 20841267

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in freezer.

22-02-4

Detail 20841272

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20841269

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sieve in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20841268

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish area. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20841270

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On 1 cook. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20841271

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20841266

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line gaskets.