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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to triple sink at open air bar

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip behind bar near hand wash sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat condiments in single door upright reach in cooler by mop sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on reach in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor below double door oven in kitchen.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored in single door upright reach in cooler by mop sink.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine behind bar has mold like substances. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Time Extended

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 2023-10-10: Person in Charge at time of callback does not know the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses. Time Extended

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 2023-10-10: Person in Charge unaware of written procedures for vomit and diarrheal cleanup. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press in kitchen has built up food debris. Slicer in rear of kitchen has built up food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Sandwich press in kitchen still has built up food debris at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: No proof of certified food manager at the time of this callback inspection report. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Person in Charge is unaware of employee health reporting responsibilities. 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 2023-10-10: No proof of employee training for some of the employees. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank outside walk in cooler not properly secured. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven in kitchen has built up food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2023.

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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen area blocked by bus tubs. Manager moved bus tubs. Corrected On-Site

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.

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank outside of walk in cooler is. It properly secured. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Manager 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. Employee items stored on top of chest freezer. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in kitchen has built up food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in walk in cooler above food to be served to the public. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. Operator killed, removed and sanitized the area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In chest freezer, raw steak over ready to eat bread, not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by a garbage can. Manager moved garbage can. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar sink is being used as a dump sink.

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. Brisket and chicken wings made on 9/19/22 and not date marked.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer behind bar not labeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Children in ware washing area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in bar area has mold like substance on the right interior of the machine.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Marinara cans stored on the floor. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Sandwich press in kitchen has built up food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on the floor. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Verified no certified food manager at this time by Lucy Ziegler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Plans need to be updated to reflect correct placement of reach in coolers in kitchen as well as prep table. Also need to show smokers used outside the back door of the establishment. Spoke with Tara in Plan Review and no plans are currently submitted with Plan Review. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank just outside beer cooler not properly secured.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in middle of kitchen area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current through 02/01/2023, it is not displayed however.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at front and rear of beer cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor of beer cooler. Employee correctly stored. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer in kitchen.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven to the left of stove cooktop has food debris buildup. Sandwich press on top of reach in cooler holding bread also has food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups stored on the floor of the bar, employee correctly stored single service cups. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Far end wall of beer cooler has mold like debris on the wall.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Near three-compartment sink and hand wash sink in kitchen, water draining on the floor.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 flies in bar area next to hand wash sink not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Operator cleaned area and removed flies to zero and disinfected. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-17: 2 live flies in bar area, not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Employee killed flies and disinfected the area. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager, verified no certified food manager per Lucy Ziegler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-17: Verified no certified food manager at this time by Lucy Ziegler. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Plans need to be updated to reflect correct placement of reach in coolers in kitchen as well as prep table. Also need to show smokers used outside the back door of the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-17: Spoke with Tara in Plan Review and no plans are currently submitted with Plan Review. Admin Complaint