FLORIDA TAPHOUSE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over container of sliced chews in reach-in-cooler at storage area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. 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. Observed open and portioned slice cheese and crumbled blue cheese opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 11-27-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on shelves above reach-in-freezer.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

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 cheese that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings, cooked onions and cooked ground beef prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-27-23 Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish room behind reach-in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle buckets on floor in Walk-in cooler.

Basic - Utensils in kitchen stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sauteed onions at cooks line by grill at 72F. Employee stated onions were prepared the day before and they removed them from reach-in cooler over 4 hours prior.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauteed onions at cooks line by grill at 72F. Employee stated onions were prepared the day before and they removed them from reach-in cooler over 4 hours prior.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation

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/. Repeat 2-8-23 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef brisket prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked

Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by office blocked by equipment. Observed employee move equipment for accessibility. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-19: Observed no proof of employee health agreement. Time Extended