CAFE EVERGREEN

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw tuna and raw shrimp in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The Chef moved the raw steak on bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The Chef removed open drink from prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) at the end of the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in 94F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee touch bread that was ready to eat with bare hands. Educated the employee on proper glove wearing protocols. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked brisket in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the cooked brisket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee food in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee cup of soup stored on a shelf above clean lids near the dishmachine. The operator discarded the cup of soup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of unwashed carrots stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the carrots. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensils stored in sanitizer between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the utensils. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked corned beef (45F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the corned beef was cooked cook the day prior. The operator discarded the corned beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked corned beef (45F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the corned beef was cooked the day prior. The operator discarded the corned beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over canned lemonade in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the lemonade. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed vegan meatloaf missing the date mark for when removed from the freezer for thawing. The operator placed a correct date mark on the meatloaf. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for feta in the reach in cooler. Observed a plastic cup used as a scoop for watermelon in the stand up reach in cooler behind the bar area. The operator removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in the food preparation behind the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in the food preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 73F standing water. The operator placed the container on the flat top grill to heat the water to a minimum of 135F. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Lime build-up in the top interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the front counter and in the preparation area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in the preparation area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of ice machine soiled with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk held for more than 24 hours in the reach in cooler with no date mark. Operator placed a date on the milk. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekins with no handles used as scoop for goat cheese and diced tomatoes in the reach in cooler. Operator removed the plastic ramekins. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling in the prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling in dry the dry storage area near the office. Repeat Violation

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 scoop handle in a container for sugar not stored with the handle above the food. Operator properly stored the handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in a container with 81F water on the cook line. Operator placed the container on the flat top to bring water to 135F. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under a cutting board at the reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekin with no handle used as scoop for container with goat cheese. Operator removed ramekin from the cheese. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area not smooth and easily cleanable.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in dry storage area near office.

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior of ice machine rusted and pitted.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage on shelf next to customer food in walk in cooler. Operator removed and discarded beverage from cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve ramekins not stored inverted above reach in cooler. Operator inverted ramekins. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of rice noodles uncovered on shelf below air vent. Operator covered the rice noodles. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three cans of red peppers on the shelf. Operator voluntarily discarded the cans. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening on container of heavy creamer. Operator placed date mark on the container of heavy creamer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in the kitchen.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand soap stored with food in dry storage. Operator moved soap to chemical storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles on self serve dispenser, with food debris like build up

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu items not identified as to consumer advisory. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile on cook line at end of line chipped. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust in ice machine and bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door not self closing.