AVE MARIA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw shrimp over pan of cooked shrimp bottom make table

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, vacuum breaker above splitter. Needs to be placed on hose side of splitter

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board small make table Inside fryer closest to wall Repeat Violation

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. Gave operator a copy and all employees working filled out Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in oven cook line

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee on staff has certification

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing is date marked

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Kitchen Operator put some at sink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to 2 compartment sink bar Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and women's restroom

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates and bowls on dish rack Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots under table across from mop sink Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawing in package. Item still frozen Operator removed from packaging Corrected On-Site

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink Operator covered Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plantain and limes in walk in cooler

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar ice bin Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing tuna in tub of water not running water Operator turned on water Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout entire kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter bar

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Both ice machines at front bar

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's and men's restrooms

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo containers store directly on floor in back storage area

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all cooking equipment.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - both ovens on cooks line - microwave on cooks .line

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior stove on cooks line.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -the entire kitchen area Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk sugar stored in back storage area Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple items in reach in freezers stored in non food grade bags

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site

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. -David

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with yellow substance at mop sink not labeled

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in flour container outside on walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -dishes stored above prep sink

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal items stored on prep bags on storage rack outside of walk in cooler

Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of oil stored on floor outside of rear office Repeat Violation

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -At hand wash sink next to prep sink

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -on prep table next to 3 compartment sink

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container not labeled

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -concrete seal worn exposing bare concrete throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -all at prep table across from WIC Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - existing vacuum breaker needs to be moved to the threaded outlet side of your splitter Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended