Navarre, Santa Rosa County

KNOTTS ASIAN CUISINE

1935 ORTEGA ST, Navarre, FL 32566

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jan 17, 2024
City
Navarre
County
Santa Rosa
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-01-5

Detail 22572126

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl nesting in breaded chicken at make bar.

10-07-4

Detail 22572125

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on cook line.

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21815936

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw shell eggs stored above sauce in large container in reach in cooler close to wait station. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21815938

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed dish washing liquid stored next to vegetable oil on second shelf from bottom facing back door in kitchen. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21815935

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed bowl resting in large rice container on bottom shelf next to cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21815940

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed cell phone on prep table where silverware is being rolled with paper napkins and hat on top shelf next to single service to go box. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21815939

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Upon inspection observed large pool of grease on floor next to fryer in kitchen.

10-17-4

Detail 21815937

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Upon inspection observed knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 21283530

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Upon inspection observed bottle of Tylenol stored next to probe thermometer on shelf above prep table. Operator removed medicine bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-86-1

Detail 21283535

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Upon inspection observed multiple containers lined with non food grade paper towels.

14-31-5

Detail 21283534

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed cut bell peppers stored in retail bag in reach in freezer close to dining room entry.

08A-05-6

Detail 21283537

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw eggs stored above large container of sauce in reach in cooler in wait station area. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21283531

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21283532

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upon inspection observed small container of fried chicken without date mark present. Operator stated chicken was cooked 2 days prior.

14-01-5

Detail 21283536

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed small bowl on top of cooked chicken in reach in prep cooler across from cook line and bowl in large container of rice in kitchen. Operator removed bowls during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21283533

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

40-06-5

Detail 21283538

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed cell phone and keys stored on shelf next to seasonings above reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21283529

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed soy sauce container stored directly on floor next to reach in cooler closest to back door. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 21067420

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christopher Knowles certified Food Manager expiration 11/1/21. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-05: Operator could not locate manager certificate. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21067419

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-05: Operator could not locate employee training. Time Extended

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

53A-03-7

Detail 20721955

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christopher Knowles certified Food Manager expiration 11/1/21. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20721960

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. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20721958

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under hood in kitchen cook area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20721957

Basic - Food stored on floor. Large bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage next to ice machine. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20721954

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer in wait station area.

10-01-5

Detail 20721959

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle resting inside sugar container in dry storage area second shelf. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20721956

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Table fan on top of ice machine with dust build up present. Grease build up on over head hood.

22-16-4

Detail 20721953

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler bottom shelf with food debris present in wait station area right side of white chest freezer.

May 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

14-15-4

Detail 21067552

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Upon inspection observed basil stored in retail bag in reach cooler across from cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection.

53A-03-7

Detail 21067549

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Christopher Knowles certified Food Manager expiration 11/1/21. Violation being addressed in call back inspection.

53B-01-5

Detail 21067554

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. Violation being addressed in call back inspection.

08B-37-4

Detail 21067550

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Upon inspection observed closed container of rice noodles stored on top of large container of chemical in utility sink. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21067548

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Upon inspection observed knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table across from cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 21067553

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Upon inspection observed rice scoop in container of rice in reach in cooler wait station. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21067551

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed multiple utensils in large container of standing water of 80f.