THE FLORIBBEAN EATERY AND CATERING

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: License expired 2-1-2026 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Salvatore Merola expired. No other CFM or employees present Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Operator Salvatore Merola with no proof of certified food manager training. No other certified food managers employed. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with grease and debris under ovens and fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Buildup of grease on hood system above cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and microwave with accumulation of excess debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables with debris and rust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in rear of establishment near bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves rusted and pitted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on the floor in front of non operational reach-in coolers in the rear. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using chlorine bleach labeled keeps whites brighten and disinfect and deodorizes as a sanitizer for washing dishes in three-compartment sink. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From front counter. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer at front counter. Re checked temps a. cooked corn (51F - Cold Holding); 45f b. shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) 48f Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Robert Spivey hired over 60 days go.

Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Located next to three-compartment sink.

Intermediate - Spray bottle located on table near three-compartment sink containing toxic all purpose degreaser substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle degreaser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is displaying expired license. 02-01-2024.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Employee serving food at front counter with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left side of reach-in cooler door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Gas oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with grease and buildup.

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

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Cooked tcs foods stored in refrigerator in dining area with access to the public not secured. Repeat Violation

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

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on 02-01-2025.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet near three-compartment sink without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table in kitchen is stained with food buildup.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored inside bowl of hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area in dining area. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot bucket used to store broth in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs in refrigerator in kitchen stored above ready-to-eat sauces. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet near three-compartment sink without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler door in kitchen.

Basic - Reach-in cooler in kitchen has shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright refrigerator in dining area at 1:00pm Closed refrigerator door. Re temp at 1:43pm a. ox-tails (45F - Cold Holding); 43f b. coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding); 43f c. cooked corn (44F - Cold Holding); 42f Front counter at 1:20pm Operator placed cheese container in ice. Re temp at 1:45pm a. shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 46f Discussed time as a public health control as an option Corrective Action Taken

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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water when operating hot water side at hand wash sink located at front counter.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on upright refrigerator in kitchen. Bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted. Can opener blade rusted.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe not connected to hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright refrigerator in kitchen shelves with rust.

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerator used to store time/temperature controlled for safety foods located in dining area not protected.

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

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to triple sink Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Baking sheet in kitchen hand sink, removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of cooking equipment in kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee in kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line

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

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected 100ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near 3 compartment sink

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

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Inspector advised of proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands hen put on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink behind front counter unable to dispense paper towels.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink shindig front counter only reaches 74 F after running for more than 2 minutes.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line have built up food debris.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink used as prep sink

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hung on oven

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar bin. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under flat top grill