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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink outside bar.

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.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.

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

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of oven cleaner stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cleaner. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice in the handwashing sink near the service window.

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed a non-service dog inside of the restaurant. Emailed the operator service animal FAQ's.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee bottled water stored inside the slide top reach in freezer on the cook line not segregated from food for the public. The operator removed the bottled water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the outside bar.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front of the keg cooler behind the inside bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed an accumulation of food debris and grease underneath the equipment on the cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Time Extended

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored near Old Bay seasoning in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemical. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging near clean glassware behind the outside bar. The operator properly stored the chemical. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth quaternary solution over 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the door of the ice machine soiled with a mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath kitchen equipment on the cook line soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under food containers on top of the chicken reach in cooler. The operator removed the wet cloths. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the salad station. Observed standing water/beer open the bottom of the keg cooler behind the bar.

Basic - Water leaking from the walk in cooler fan unit.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in the chest style reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken has been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed ice on the chicken for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice in the handwashing sink at the wait station near the entrance to the kitchen.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the ice machine door handle soiled with a slime-like substance. The operator cleaned the door handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the mahi. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water underneath the keg cooler behind the inside bar. The operator mopped the area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed an electric drill stored on a shelf with and above canned foods in the storage area. The operator properly stored the drill. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw mahi date marked 2/14 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the mahi. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed raw mahi date marked 2/14 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the mahi. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves wipe hands on their apron then handle celery sticks. The employee discarded the celery.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker for a connected hose in the dish area.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the mahi. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath equipment on the cook line soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a non-food grade mixer with chipped paint in the dry storage area. The operator took the mixer out of service. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed bag of onions stored over containers of blue cheese dressing in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the onions. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray chemical stored hanging on a rack with open bottles behind the bar. The operator properly stored the chemical. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink behind the outside bar. The operator provided the hand sink with soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cups not properly air-dried - wet nesting near the soda dispenser at the wait station on the cook line.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under the equipment on the cook line.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle for flour not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in front of the beer walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice at outside service station not covered.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl inside the handwashing sink on the front line. The operator removed the bowl from the sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap behind the outside bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents in the dish area soiled with black mold like substance.

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice at outside service station not covered. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at handwashing sink at outside bar unable to dispense soap. Operator replaced the batteries. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for the fries. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at sink behind the outside bar. Operator printed a employee handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on table next to food on the cook line. Operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in kitchen not properly stored. Operator inverted the coffee filters. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water bottled beer reach in cooler in the middle of the front line.

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice at bar not covered.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over RTE in walk in cooler. Operator removed RTE and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles; measured at 400ppm quaternary. Manager disposed of contents and retested at 200 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; cutting board on line. Repeat Violation

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.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food; bowl used to scoop fries

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have heavy dust buildup in kitchen. Repeat violation.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable; on reach in line.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting; at dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in on line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning; in dish area

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust; behind dish area Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from bulk not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed Oyster tags not in prefer. Operator put all tags in chronological order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser at server area with debris build up around soda nozzles. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin with slime like build up.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. Operator cleaned top of machine.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee confirmed water bottle on prep counter with raw burger. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic storage pans stacked wet. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on cook line floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floors throughout kitchen cracked or in disrepair.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on reach in cabinet freezer and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple kitchen cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken wings in Walk in Cooler not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls under dish area soiled.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles with black like debris. observed cutting boards on cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned top of machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic storage pans stacked wet. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Observed cook line with standing water.

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

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed tables chairs, wooden pallets at dumpster area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved wet wiping cloth to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation