ROOT & CLAY RESTAURANT AND SOCIAL CLUB

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 tested at 0 ppm. Operator attempted to prime the unit however it continued to test at 0. Discussed with operator to set up three compartment sink and cease using machine for ware washing until unit can be repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Operator is waiting on service call and delivery of chemicals. Provided proof of recent work. Operator is still utilizing three compartment sink until unit is repaired. Call made to Supervisor DW regarding callback. Service call #0508601827 (4/13). DO NOT USE dish machine until fully repaired. Continue utilizing three compartment sink until repaired. Time Extended

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/ Cfm expired 2-23-2026 STEVE WYANDT Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Explained operator that upon completion of training, and earlier callback may be completed at his request. Time Extended

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 tested at 0 ppm. Operator attempted to prime the unit however it continued to test at 0. Discussed with operator to set up three compartment sink and cease using machine for ware washing until unit can be repaired. Warning

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. raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); raw fish (61F - Cold Holding); burger (161F - Cooking) Items were placed into low boy reach-in coolers the previous evening. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); raw fish (61F - Cold Holding); burger (161F - Cooking) Items were placed into low boy reach-in coolers the previous evening. Warning

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/ Cfm expired 2-23-2026 STEVE WYANDT Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were relocated. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked potato's not covered after cooling Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp observed thawing in standing water. Running water was turned on to continue thawing. Warning

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. Provided/emailed operator DBPR vomiting or diarrheal event form. Corrective Action Taken

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. No proof of employee training could be provided for Rosa and Jordan at the time of inspection. Warning

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. For Rosa employed since May 2024 engaging in food preparation during inspection. Provided/emailed operator DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. Corrective Action Taken

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. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue unlabeled spray bottle in bar area. Operator labeled as sanitizer. Corrected On-Site