BUFFET CITY

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 2-7lb. Beets and 1-7lb. Chocolate pudding dented. Operator removed from storage to return. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in glass door reach in cooler on cook line, cold holding 3lb. 52F chicken, 2 lb.50F pork. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass door reach in cooler on cook line, cold holding 3lb. 52F chicken, 2 lb.50F pork. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container used as scoop in sauce bucket. Employee corrected by adding ladle and removing deli container . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting stacked at wait stations. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.Observed employee drink in glass reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed sanitation bucket chlorine at 200ppm or higher. Manager corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic drink cups at wait station.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters at hibachi station.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and salmon stored over ready to eat oysters on the half shell. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed grease buildup on hood filters. Operator stated hoods scheduled in 2 weeks.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed fish over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw salmon stored over tub of apple filling in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shellfish tags without last date served. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in hibachi and sushi area. Operator had employees correct by removing. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing three hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler #2. Manager removed the beef. 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 sauces in the stand up reach in cooler in the hibachi area. Employee removed the beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in the hand washing sink in the wait staff area. Employee removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans sliced peaches and 4 cans pineapple juice dented at top edge and some with popped can. Manager separated for return. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measure cups sanitizer bucket and items in sushi bar, wait stations hand wash sinks. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed no training for Henry Lopez working 6 months

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic deli container used to scoop sauce. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on shelf with food above reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups stacked together wet nesting at back soda station.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed at hibachi station utensils in 125F water. Employee changed water to above 135F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended