ESPLANADE ON PALMER RANCH

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed bar triple sink at approximately 25ppm. Manager corrected to 50F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over pepperoni slices in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager added plug. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Observed vacuum breaker on top of splitter. Informed Food Director of proper location, he will have relocated. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23.Renew at www.myfloridalicense.com Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed strainer in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 2 tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in Chest Freezer.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on Walkin Cooler fan cover.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor on cook line. Chef corrected by relocating. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed eggs over beef in Walkin Cooler and eggs over ready to eat in Reachin Cooler . Chef corrected by removing to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without date last used.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade and guard. Employee corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed final sanitizer rinse at 158F

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no oyster consumer Advisory. Emailed advisory to Manager.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use to gos at bar unprotected. Manager corrected by placing on side. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white sandwich cutting boards with cut marks.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed some garbage bags on pad behind dumpster., As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on dumpster.

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cups on floor in dry storage. Employee corrected by removing to shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken lid. Manager called for repair.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage and debris on pad behind dumpster.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer in dry storage unit.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Employee removed to dish area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use items on floor in dry storage. Manager moved to shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation