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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: No employee training observed. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gaskets on reachin cooler cook line across from range. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed pitted shelving in walkin cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed shelves still rusted in walk in cooler. Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Shrimp 48F and Veal 49F in reachin 3 door lo boy reachin cooler on end of cook line closest to bathroom. Employee iced product. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no dates on shellfish tags when last used. Educated employees on proper requirements. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of debris and grease on reservoir of warewashing machine where plunger is.

Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale.Observed no tags and at least Hal of mussels dead. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed center door on pizza reachin cooler in disrepair.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in white chest freezer at Employee health reporting agreement (one per employee, no expiration) d of cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed gaskets on reachin coolers soiled at pizza station and cook line. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Observed in rear of building near dishwashing machine area.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed single use to go containers not inverted on top shelf of expo line. Employee corrected by inverting. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walkin cooler and reachin cooler at end of line closest to bathroom with rusted shelves.

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed by dry storage.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter 45F, and Cut Tomatoes 45F in 3door Reachin Cooler at dry storage side of cook line.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed black substance on ceiling tiles near vent above Dishwashing Machine 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 - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar Hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 for vomit cleanup. Emailed operator cleaning plan. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: Observed no vomit Plan Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed shell eggs used in Caesar Salad dressing not identified on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: Undetermined at this callback, operation has consumer advisory, Caesar Dressing not marked on menu , Cook on duty did not know if raw eggs were used in Dressing. Time Extended

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. Observed no employee health reporting agreement . Emailed operator agreements in English and Spanish. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: Observed no agreements Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reachin Cooler door in pizza area in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed nosing at Hand wash sink at front counter area next to salad Reachin Cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: Observed no handwash sign at handwashing sink by salad Reachin Cooler . Time Extended

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on slicer blade guard. Observed pink/ black substance inside ice machine bin.

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 Olsen Ramaj without any training certificate working appropriately a year.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on exterior top of Dishwashing Machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on dishwashing racks. Observed debris on Dishwashing Machine racks.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken coving across from slicer.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired 12/1/21 displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards on Reachin Cooler tops with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on Reachin Cooler handle on cooks line in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed left side door on pizza Reachin Cooler in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 floor tiles broken at entrance to Walkin cooler. Observed floor tiles broken in front of Reachin Cooler at pizza station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of oil stored on floor outside office door.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 6" round hole in wall by pasta dry storage area.

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

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 in flour inside bulk bin.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpsters.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black debris on Reachin cooler gaskets by pizza station and salad cooler lo boy. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Observed no employee training certificates. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white board on top of reachin cooler with cut marks. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reachin cooler door handle . - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reachin cooler at pizza station with door in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tile in front of pizza oven and also in front of Walkin cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 10 inch square hole in wall next to dishwashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwashing racks with buildup of residue .; Observed hood filters with buildup of grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed Walkin cooler and freezer with dust buildup on fan covers. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 5 gallons Marinara Sauce 51°F at approximately 5:15 pm in walk in cooler confirmed made on 07/15 at approximately 12 pm. Operator discarded Marinara Sauce

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 5 gallons Marinara Sauce 51°F at approximately 5:15 pm in walk in cooler confirmed made on 07/15 at approximately 12 pm. Operator discarded Marinara Sauce

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu items not identified as consumer advisory.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added paper towels Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking beverage while on cook line.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic storage pans cracked or broken.

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

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee confirmed beverage in reach in cooler.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted to go containers. Corrected On-Site