BEMA J'S BISTRO LLC

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ribs at Salad Station.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white cooked rice 121°F and chipotle sauce 101°F at kitchen. Operator placed chipotle sauce in cold holding unit and white rice in oven to reheat to a minimum temperature of 165°F Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

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

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide chlorine test strips during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Operator arrived during inspection. Brian Vespia, 09/18/2018. 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

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 fish at make table. Educated the operator.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish at prep table. Operator placed the food item in cold holding unit. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator change gloves no hand wash. Educated operator.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Mr. Clean stored over prep area. Operator moved to chemical storage. 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. Operator confirmed date on milk more than 24 hours.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired food handler certificates. Operator has books on hand. Training scheduled. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed confirmed employee beverage on bar top. Employee relocated to drink cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at back entry.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in cabinet freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on clean container at dish area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at dish area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers not stored inverted or protected. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bar reach in cooler.