FLORENCE AND THE SPICE BOYS

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed an unprotected water pitcher stored near the ice/water dispenser in the dining area. The operator removed the water pitcher. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over glass bottled water in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw clams in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and store in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer solution at 500 on the cook line. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The establishment offers ground beef burgers cooked to customers temperature request without a consumer advisory. The operator was printed and posted a consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

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 used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishware dried with a wiping cloth in the dish area. Observed glassware dried with a wiping cloth at the front counter.

Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single-service foil sheets stored underneath the paper towel dispenser on the cook line. The operator properly stored the foil sheets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw mussels stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The mussels were discarded due to no shell stock tag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked octopus in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the cooked octopus. 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 cooked octopus prepared on site date marked 6/29. The operator discarded the octopus. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell mussels. The operator discarded the mussels. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Employee dumping mop water in the 2-compartment sink near the dishmachine.

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line for the soiled glass racks inside the handwashing sink in the dish area.

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell mussels. See stop sale. The operator discarded the mussels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked octopus prepared on site date marked 6/29. The operator discarded the octopus. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on the silverware polishing station. The beverage was properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 83F standing water on the cook line.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the sink on the cook line.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available. Observed chlorine test kit expired 4/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed chlorine test kit expired 4/2024. Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator replaced the empty container of solution. Observed the chlorine solution at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed toum-fresh garlic sauce (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the toum had been held for over 4 hours. The operator discarded the toum. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked egg (52F - Cold Holding) In the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the egg had been held for approximately 30 minutes and placed in the lower section of the reach in cooler. Observed toum-fresh garlic sauce (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the toum had been held for over 4 hours. The operator discarded the toum. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth quaternary solution at 400ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary chemical test kit.

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 for flour not stored above the food product in the kitchen . The operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 81F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster with plaza.