Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
16-05-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.Observed sanitizer in triple sink not clean. Employee dumped. Corrected On-Site
3820 S TUTTLE AVE, Southgate, FL 34239
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.Observed sanitizer in triple sink not clean. Employee dumped. Corrected On-Site
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to triple sink. Employee added towels. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving in disrepair between mop sink and corner towards walk in cooler. 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 drain plug missing on shared dumpster with stores in plaza.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black substance on walk in cooler door gasket. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad in display cooler at front counter. Manager moved to freezer. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Derek Kiger Robbins working between 2-3 months without training.
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed coving in disrepair between mop sink and corner towards walk in cooler.
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.Observed dumpster shared with other store with lids open and overflowing.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of deli containers on floor by rear exit door. Manager stated they are being returned and they were mistake.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter at mop sink.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting on hotel pans on clean utensil storage shelves.
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 - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed 2 quaternary sanitizing buckets at approximately 150ppm. Manager corrected to 300ppm. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed oven cleaner and degreaser not marked in spray bottles. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed coving under walkin freezer door in disrepair. 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 on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed coving under Walkin Freezer in disrepair. 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.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no plan. Emailed manager Vomit Cleaning Plan. Corrective Action Taken
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. Observed no employee reporting agreements. Emailed to manager. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Observed 4" pipe under counter without cap or cover. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving under Walkin Freezer damaged. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed 1 lid missing on dumpster shared with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light shield over dry storage area.
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in back-mop area. 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 shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Employee corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade with food debris on blade guard.
Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Observed a 4" pipe without cap under front counter work station.
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving under Walkin Freezer door in disrepair.
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing lid on dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in mop sink area.
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 - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink, not hung to dry.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken lid on shared dumpster with plaza. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Roast Beef on counter top cold Holding unit on line at 48F.Employee placed in freezer to correct temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Maddie, Dillon, and Robert. Warning
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a half inch gap at threshold handle side. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken lid on shared dumpster with plaza. Warning
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 no handle sieve in cornmeal. Employee removed and cleaned sieve. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager Warning
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornmeal without label in bulk container. Employee corrected by labeling. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pot and pan detergent next to spices on shelf above Three compartment sink. Manager removed the chemical. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like buildup on ice chute on self service soda machine.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips for Three compartment sink.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents with buildup of dust in back storage area.
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving in disrepair under the Walkin cooler door.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table. Manager removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold at back door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. 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 handle of scoop touching cornmeal. Manager corrected by removing the scoop.
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above mop sink, missing light cover with unshielded bulbs.
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornmeal in bulk container not labeled.