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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled trays then continued to handle single use items and make drinks for customer without washing hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored over clean fryer baskets on rack by triple sink, bottle moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles of soda machines and nozzles of hot sauce dispensers have a build up of mold like substance and food debris. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station on cook line. At hand wash station by triple sink.

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. Manager unable to find any certificates for any employees. Warning

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on soiled surface. Metal pan with taco shells stored over soiled trash can on cook line, pan moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager on cook line at beginning of inspection. 1 employee scoping salsa at wait station reach in cooler.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda machines under front counter have a build up of soda syrup and debris.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of raw chicken in walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets at hot sauce bar have a build up of food debris.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee preparing food in prep area then switched tasks and began to wipe down surfaces with wet sanitizer cloth then began to prep more food without washing hands between tasks. Warning

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee taking orders at front counter scratched hair with bare hands then continued to make drinks and bag up food orders without washing hands between tasks. Warning

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee touching soiled trays with bare hands then continued to bag food orders without washing hands between tasks. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles of hot sauces dispensers in dining area. Interior of chip bin/dispenser at wait station in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At hand wash station by triple sink, large pitcher in sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over prep table in prep area.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 3 employees with bracelets.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash station near front counter.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection current certified food manager is expired. Operator has food manager class scheduled for Friday 2/10. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: At time of follow up inspection, person in charge needs extra time to complete the certified food manager course. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over tortillas and raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken. Operator relocated all items to the correct storage locations. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At time of inspection walk in cooler currently receiving maintenance for ice on the compressor, operator states all time/temperature control food for safety was in temperature at beginning of shift. During inspection; shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pepper (48F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding). Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the storage shelf opposite the three compartment sink, bar keepers friend chemical container stored over clean metal containers. Operator relocated the chemical container to the correct storage location. Corrected On-Site

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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection current certified food manager is expired. Operator has food manager class scheduled for Friday 2/10. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler door gaskets have mold like substance spots. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at the entrance to the main cook line used to store used steel wool. Operator relocated the steel wool. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection current license displayed expired 06/01/2022.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on the top section of the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line. Operator relocated the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and speaker stored over fryer oil and boxes of tortilla chips at the entrance to the main cook line. Operator relocated the employee personal items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf opposite the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the main cook line, tongs stored hanging off the fryer door handles. Operator relocated the tongs to the correct storage location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the front counter soda dispenser closest to the kitchen, mold like substance build up on the underside of the dispenser behind the nozzles. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the storage shelf opposite the three compartment sink, clean plastic container with old label attached. Operator removed the sticker and placed the container in the warewashing area to be rewashed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk container of tortilla chips in the waitstation hallway stored without being covered. Operator covered the bulk container with a lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp/fish thawing at ambient air temperature on the speed rack in the prep area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container on the bottom shelf of the prep area with no product labeling. Operator printed a label for the bulk container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in the back prep area by the iced tea dispensers and one fly in the dining room area, operator attempted to kill and remove the flies. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At time of inspection, observed one employee handle cell phone with gloves on, dropped utensil, picked utensil up off of floor, place phone in pocket and resume work without changing gloves. Operator had employee change gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At time of inspection in the steam table at the wait station queso (117F - Hot Holding), operator adjusted the settings on the hot holding unit to reheat the queso. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler door gaskets have mold like substance build up. Reach in cooler on the main cook line has build up of food debris, operator cleaned the reach in cooler door gaskets. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At time of inspection multiple paper towel dispensers with no paper towels available. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

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. At time of inspection, all employee food handler training certificates not in the establishment. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle in the back prep area next to the hand wash sink with no product label. Operator voluntarily discarded the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the bulk ice machine has mold like substance spots on the deflector plate. Operator wiped and sanitized the ice bin deflector plate. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On the main cook line flip top reach in cooler, plastic bowl used as a scoop in the cut lettuce. Operator removed the plastic bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents through kitchen have dust build up.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On the storage shelf over the server pass through window, two employee beverages on the shelf. Operator relocated the employee beverages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal speaker on shelf over single service carry out bowls on the storage shelf by the hand wash sink on the main cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic containers stacked while wet on the storage shelf by the three compartment sink. Operator removed the containers to properly air dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler containers of chipotle sauce and queso stored on the floor, operator relocated the containers to the proper storage shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of the soda dispensers behind the front service counter have mold like substance on the dispenser plate behind the soda nozzles.

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, container of cooked corn stored without being covered for protection, operator covered the container with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in the prep area under the tea dispensers with no product labeling. Operator labeled the bulk container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dishwashing area by rear exterior door, two small flying insects observed by three compartment sink over dishes and empty boxes. Operator placed out control devices and proceeded to have employees wash dirty containers. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink in dish area, spray hose hangs below flood plane into three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection, current Certified Food Manager expired in January of 2022. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink in prep area, used whisk stored in hand wash sink, employee relocated to dishwashing area to be washed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in dish washing area, no hand wash soap available, operator provided hand wash soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection, three expired certificates for food handler training. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink in dish area, on metal storage rack chemical spray bottle of degreaser stored without a label. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At prep counter closest to entrance to kitchen, ice bins stored under prep table not inverted to air dry/for protection. Employee relocated to proper storage locations. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front of kitchen line by service counter on metal storage rack, employee purse stored over single service take out containers. Operator relocated personal belongings to proper storage shelf. In prep room area, employee jacket stored over bulk container of rice on bottom shelf, employee relocated jacket to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On metal storage rack opposite of three compartment sink, metal containers stacked while wet. Operator unstacked the containers to air dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On main cook line, tongs stored on fryer door handles. Operator relocated to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink in dishwashing area, front service counter and prep area hand wash sink no employee hand washing signage. Operator provided hand wash signage.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On container lids stored on rack over three compartment sink, old labels stuck to clean lids. Operator removed the old date stickers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink in prep area, has consistent leak at faucet with water turned off. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink in dish area, wet mop stored inside of mop sink on top of mop bucket, employee voluntarily discarded the mop head. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container in prep room area, on bottom shelf missing product labeling. Employee labeled the product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation