Nocatee, St. Johns County

CANTINA LOUIE

10870 US HWY 1 N STE 110, Nocatee, FL 32081

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
3 Intermediate
Dec 3, 2025
City
Nocatee
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 15

02C-03-5

Detail 24223271

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk from yesterday per operator not dated. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24223274

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen soiled with slime buildup. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24223267

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink far left of kitchen has pitcher inside. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24223263

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled with dust buildup.

36-34-5

Detail 24223272

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust build up and rusting.

14-09-4

Detail 24223270

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline has dark grooves lines that's no longer cleanable.

24-08-4

Detail 24223273

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near soda machines wet nesting.

35B-01-4

Detail 24223264

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps beneath both kitchen doors and door near rest rooms.

36-01-4

Detail 24223262

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with old food debris.

14-69-4

Detail 24223266

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 24223269

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle on cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24223265

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen on cookline soiled with grease build up. Soda gun soiled with old build up. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24223275

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris.

29-49-6

Detail 24223261

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in center reach in cooler on cookline.

08B-17-4

Detail 24223268

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers stored over ready to eat guacamole. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 10, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 23617373

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink by end of cookline / fryer blocked by equipment. Moved by manager.

53A-01-7

Detail 23617370

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Food manager, Nathan still has not received his copy of food manager certificate. Repeat Violation

13-02-4

Detail 23617371

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with ineffective hair restraint. Long dangling hair.

36-22-4

Detail 23617372

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by cookline. Cleaned by manager.

36-68-5

Detail 23617369

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from hood system edge onto floor.

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23570048

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. In use dish machine reading 0ppm,sanitizer bucket empty, bucket replaced, dish machine ran multiple times, retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23570046

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.

22-02-4

Detail 23570041

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of ice bin of soda machine in server station. Inside large ice machine in kitchen. Inside of chip warmer in server area. Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 23570049

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Nathan Strange does not have proof of training, but states they have been a manager over 30 days and they are waiting for their certificate from corporate.

03F-10-5

Detail 23570042

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager not able to find any written procedures.

08B-38-4

Detail 23570044

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking on by fryers on cook line, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23570047

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster at entrance to bar. Soda gun holster in server station.

08B-39-4

Detail 23570045

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting unwashed tomatoes before washing them in preparation area. Cut avocados with stickers still on them in reach in cooler on make line.

08B-17-4

Detail 23570043

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cooked black beans and prepare salsa stored under boxes of unwashed tomatoes and bell peppers in walk in cooler.

Oct 14, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 23235468

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside stove on cook line. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: 1 dead roach under bag in box soda rack in back corner of prep area in kitchen next to back door. Live roach killed, cleaned up, and discarded. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23235467

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (55F - Cold Holding); salsa (67F - Cold Holding); gaugamole (59F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler by entrance to kitchen in defrost mode. Employees going in and out of cooler and left door open while stocking cooler during inspection for less then 1 hour. salsa (57F - Cold Holding) at bar area in empty bus tube, per manager it has been there less then 1 hour, employee began to put ice in bus tub. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: milk (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (67F - Cold Holding); gaugamole (59F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler in kitchen by entrance to kitchen. Per manager door has been consistently open for 3 hours, all items moved to walk in freezer. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 23235466

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches around bar area. 4 dead roaches around stoves on cook line. 1 dead roach at end of hallway near exit door by bathrooms. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: 1 dead roach in back of fryer on cook line. 2 dead roaches inside bottom section of both stoves where pilot lights are. 1 dead roach under bag in box soda rack in back corner of prep area in kitchen next to back door. All dead roaches cleaned up and discarded. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Oct 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 23232675

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. ground beef (47F - Cooling, over 6 hours) in line pan in walk in cooler, per manager beef was cooked the day prior and placed in walk in cooler without any additional preparation.

01B-36-5

Detail 23232680

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. ground beef (47F - Cooling, over 6 hours) in line pan in walk in cooler, per manager beef was cooked the day prior and placed in walk in cooler without any additional preparation.

35A-02-6

Detail 23232684

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects around cook line. 1 live flying insect in food preparation area.

41-05-4

Detail 23232673

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Spray can of roach spray in lower shelf of table in make line, per manager they use it around the cook line and in drains inside the establishment, can discarded Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 23232676

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside stove on cook line. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23232685

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (55F - Cold Holding); salsa (67F - Cold Holding); gaugamole (59F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler by entrance to kitchen in defrost mode. Employees going in and out of cooler and left door open while stocking cooler during inspection for less then 1 hour. salsa (57F - Cold Holding) at bar area in empty bus tube, per manager it has been there less then 1 hour, employee began to put ice in bus tub. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23232682

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (98F - Hot Holding); black beans (113F - Hot Holding) in stove on cook line, per manager items cooked and placed in stove approximately 2 hours prior, employee began to reheat items during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23232678

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex over clean bowls used for tortillas under service window in kitchen, Windex moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23232683

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. ground beef (47F - Cooling, over 6 hours) in line pan in walk in cooler, per manager beef was cooked the day prior and placed in walk in cooler without any additional preparation.

41-17-4

Detail 23232687

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of Fabuloso at bar area, manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23232686

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23232674

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches around bar area. 4 dead roaches around stoves on cook line. 1 dead roach at end of hallway near exit door by bathrooms. Admin Complaint

13-03-4

Detail 23232681

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line preparing food, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23232677

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment at the bar area. Under equipment on cook line. Under tables in prep area.

51-18-6

Detail 23232679

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

12A-25-4

Detail 22838857

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. Kitchen manager put on hair net with bare hands then put on gloves then handled clean equipment with washing hands between tasks.

03A-02-5

Detail 22838851

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler in server area in kitchen, per manager door has been consistently open for no more then 2 hours, temperature turned down. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22838856

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded chicken (94F - Hot Holding) in oven on cook line, per manager chicken was heated up and placed in oven no more then 2 hours prior, chicken placed on grill. pork sauce(119F - Hot Holding) double panned on grill top on cook line, per manager pork sauce has been there no more then 2 hours, sauce placed directly on grill top. Both items heated over 165F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22838858

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of all purpose cleaner stored with drink mix behind front counter. Spray bottles of all purpose cleaner stored with single use gloves and on top of paper towel dispenser at bar area. Spray bottles of all purpose cleaner stored over clean containers used to store tortillas in server area in kitchen. Manager moved all bottles during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22838853

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All soda guns in establishment.

22-20-5

Detail 22838855

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in prep area in kitchen. Underside of both ice bin of soda machine in sever area. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22838852

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of sauces, beans, and chicken in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 22838854

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Crates of various unwashed produce stored over containers of cheese, beans, pork and chicken in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 17

08A-20-5

Detail 22283248

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken over raw shrimp and raw pork. Discuss with employee to switch the storage levels.

22-51-5

Detail 22283242

High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Peroxotanic sanitizing dish machine has no sanitizer solution attached to machine, two rinse additives connected to dish machine. Per operator nonsanitizer available has been ordered. Operator had employees reset the three compartment sink to use for sanitizing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22283243

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Salsa in the waitstation area held on time as public health control missing labeling for time placed on time. Operator had employee label the salsa for 11am. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22283249

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the table top steam table on the main cook line; steak (119F - Hot Holding); pastor chicken (123F - Hot Holding). Operator had both items placed back onto the flat grill to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22283240

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the main cook line have build up of food residue staining. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22283254

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on the main cook line used to store pitcher of water. Operator removed the pitcher of water. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22283251

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two chemical spray bottles on the wait staff side of the pass through line bottom shelf with no product labeling. Operator asked employee to label the bottles. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22283247

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the bulk ice bin has mold like substance spots around the top of the bin.

14-01-5

Detail 22283241

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used as a scoop in the black bean container in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the plate. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22283255

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on clean prep table in front of the toaster oven. Operator relocated the personal belongings. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22283252

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22283250

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of fryer oil stored on the floor on the main cook line. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22283246

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on the oven door handles on the main cook line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22283245

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up.

16-46-4

Detail 22283239

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the storage shelf next to the three compartment sink, clean containers with old labels attached. Operator removed the container to be rewashed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22283253

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Middle flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line has standing water at the base of the cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 22283256

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler two containers of salsa stored uncovered. Operator covered the containers. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22283244

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the prep area, raw chicken and beef thawing at ambient air temperature.

Mar 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 14

12A-09-4

Detail 21859833

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on the main cook line handled a cell phone with gloves on, did not change gloves and rewash hands prior to beginning to work with clean utensils on the main cook line.

01B-02-5

Detail 21859835

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Behind the bar counter, salsa (48F - Cold Holding) stored on ice. Operator discarded the salsa. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21859829

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Behind the bar counter, salsa (48F - Cold Holding) stored on ice. Operator discarded the salsa. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21859823

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 queso in the steam well at (126F - Hot Holding) operator removed the queso to the grill to reheats back to temperature. At the pass through window queso (128F - Hot Holding) operator relocated the queso to the flat top grill to reheat. At conclusion of inspection queso containers combined and hot holding at 173. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21859828

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored behind the bar counter next to single service carry out containers. Employee relocated the chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21859826

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the main prep line with old food debris at the base of the blade. Soda syrup dispenser behind the bar in the top corner has syrup residue build up. Operator had both the soda gun and the can opener cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21859825

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At time of inspection hand wash sink on the end of the main cook line furthest from the walk in cooler inaccessible due to pot lids being stored in the hand wash sink. Operator relocated the pot lids to allow access to the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21859831

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage stored on main cook line shelf over the steam well. In the waitstation area, employee beverages stored over bulk chip container. Operator relocated the employee beverages. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21859827

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on main cook line over the steam well. Employee bags stored on can storage shelf in the prep area. Operator relocated the employee belongings. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21859832

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21859834

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler container of beef stored on the floor, in the hallway by the walk in cooler container of cabbage stored on the floor. Operator relocated all items to the correct storage location. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21859830

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

16-46-4

Detail 21859822

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked with old labels attached.

08B-12-5

Detail 21859824

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, bulk containers of salsa stored without being covered. Operator began to cover the containers of salsa. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 13

03D-02-5

Detail 21741183

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, bulk containers of black beans (54/52F - Cold Holding) cooked the day before and left to cook in the walk in cooler over night.

08A-13-5

Detail 21741187

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. On the main cook line reach in cooler under the flat top grill, raw chicken stored in drawer over ready to eat beef taquitos and churros. Employee switched the storage levels. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 21741184

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In the reach in cooler under the flat top grill, three raw shell eggs broken and in contact with two intact raw shell eggs. Operator discarded all the eggs in the container. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21741192

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the walk in cooler, bulk containers of black beans (54/52F - Cold Holding) cooked the day before and left to cook in the walk in cooler over night.

11-27-4

Detail 21741191

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

22-02-4

Detail 21741188

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In the prep area, can opener has old food debris on the blade. In the waitstation area, soda gun has build up of soda syrup debris in the nozzle. Operator instructed employee to clean and sanitize the equipment. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21741182

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. At time of inspection no employee reporting agreement available. Operator printed the reporting agreement and had employees begin to sign the agreement. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21741193

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the end of the main cook line closest to the walk in cooler, no soap available at hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21741194

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the bottom shelf of the waitstation storage table, blue chemical spray bottle with no product label. Behind the bar counter by the cash register, yellow chemical spray bottle with no product labeling. Operator labeled both chemical spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21741186

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf closest to the walk in cooler from the dish area, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21741190

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In the flip top reach in cooler opposite the fryers, standing water at the base of the cooler. Operator removed the water from the base of the cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21741189

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, bulk containers of queso and salsas stored with no cover/protection. Operator covered all containers in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21741185

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At time of inspection raw frozen beef thawing in bus tub in the prep area, operator relocated to the prep sink to that under cool water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 22

09-01-4

Detail 21365426

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At time of inspection employee using barehands to plate cut lettuce. Operator intervened and had employee place on gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 21365427

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flies observed in establishment, two by the used linens by the rear exterior door, one by the warewashing area by the walk in cooler door and one in the service station. Operator was able to kill and dispose of one fly. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 21365413

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler, container of raw calamari stored over container of unwashed limes. Operator relocated the calamari to the proper storage location. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21365430

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At time of inspection no written plan for time as a public health control for chicken tenders, fries and salsa held on time all items with no time marking. Operator states all items placed out daily at 1030am and discarded at 230pm. Inspector provided time as a public health control written plan. Operator placed time marking labels on all containers. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21365419

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the main cook line opposite the fryers, queso in the steam table (129F - Hot Holding). Operator adjusted the temperature setting for the steam table and queso reached (148F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21365412

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line by the fryers has a build up of food residue staining.

31A-11-4

Detail 21365411

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At time of inspection multiple hand wash sink with items in the sink, immersion blender in prep hand wash sink, pitcher in hand wash sink on main cook line, pitcher in hand wash sink behind bar. Operator removed all items from the hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21365418

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit to test the dishmachine that uses peroxide. Operator placed a service call during inspection to receive test kits. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21365425

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at the employee hand wash sink on the main cook line. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 21365410

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line top shelf of produce shelf in the walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 21365415

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

12B-02-4

Detail 21365424

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At time of inspection two employees eating in prep area where separate employee packaging chile rellenos. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21365421

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on shelf in dry storage area over bulk container of rice. Operator relocated the employee bag. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21365423

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf closest to the warewashing area, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Operator began to unstack the containers to be rewashed. Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 21365422

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the main cook line, two pairs of tongs stored on the oven door handles. Operator relocated the tongs to the proper storage location. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21365417

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On the prep table next to the fryer, wet wiping cloth stored under in use cutting board. Operator removed the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21365420

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior top of soda nozzles in the wait station area have mold like substance build up. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda nozzles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21365409

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the base of the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line opposite the flat top grill, build up of ice/water. Operator wiped clean the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21365429

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk rice container in dry storage area stored with no cover or lid. Operator provided lid for the container of rice. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21365416

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At time of inspection, container of mahi thawing at the prep sink in ambient water. Operator relocated the mahi to the walk in cooler to thaw. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21365414

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored with mop head in mop bucket at mop sink area, operator hung the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21365428

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep room on counter, multiple bulk spice containers with no product labels.

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 21074445

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for most employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee training card available. All others expired. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: At callback time needed to train. Time Extended

May 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 16

08B-02-4

Detail 21071840

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Uncovered cut lemons. Limes. Olives. Oranges. At bar. Covered by manger. Corrected On-Site Warning

09-01-4

Detail 21071845

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food prep employee cutting lettuce with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 21071846

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handles soiled dishes then returned to food prep activity without washing hands. Manager intervened. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21071835

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 50. raw chicken 50. Raw shrimp.50. Raw pork 50. Cheese 50. Tom's 50. F in drawer cooler by cookline. Per Person In Charge , items placed in cooler about 2 hrs before. Items moved to walk in cooler and iced down. Salsa 48. Raw beef 48. Walk in cooler. Per Person In Charge. Items prepped 3 hrs before and placed in walk in cooler. Note : walk in cooler not working. Walk in freezer door left open. Most foods are within acceptable temperatures. Per Person In Charge service company on way. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21071843

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand wash sink with large lids in Hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21071837

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for most employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee training card available. All others expired. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21071839

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21071848

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21071833

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21071832

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Drawer cooler by cookline with foods at 50f and above. Drawers not tightly closing. Walk in cooler with foods at 48f and above. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21071838

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 21071836

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Food prep employees eating in kitchen. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21071841

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ). also by restrooms. Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21071844

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21071834

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Soiled gaskets to coolers. Kitchen. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21071847

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler at prep line. Warning

46-01-4

Detail 21071842

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked rear exits.

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 18

01B-01-4

Detail 20770184

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can rack in back storage prep room, one can of black beans dented.

35A-02-6

Detail 20770192

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in back storage room/prep area. One live fly in dishwashing area.

41-10-4

Detail 20770189

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over clean kitchen equipment on storage rack next to dish washing area. Operator relocated all chemicals to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20770177

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board behind bar has mold like substance build up. Slicer on prep table in back room prep area has food debris build up.

31A-09-4

Detail 20770191

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by fryers on main cook line blocked by crash cart with tortilla chips on it. Operator relocated the cart. Hand wash sink behind bar has drink pitcher in sink, operator relocated pitcher. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20770190

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink closest to walk in cooler. No hand soap at sink closest to rear kitchen exit door. Operator refilled soap. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20770180

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. One current employee with expired food handler training.

22-20-5

Detail 20770193

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin has mold like substance build up at top of bin. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20770185

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

36-03-4

Detail 20770186

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding at entrance to walk in cooler missing on both sides of door.

12B-07-4

Detail 20770182

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored over top of spices in back prep room, operator removed the beverage. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20770178

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage rack next to dishwashing area, clean containers stacked while wet.

14-11-4

Detail 20770187

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On main cook line reach in cooler opposite flat top has torn gaskets. Maintenance worker coming out tomorrow. Ice bucket in server station has broken top rim of ice bucket. Operator discarded the ice bucket. Corrective Action Taken

35B-01-4

Detail 20770188

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear door in hallway by bathrooms, rear door has gap at bottom as evident of sunlight coming in.

08B-38-4

Detail 20770179

Basic - Food stored on floor. On main kitchen line jug of oil stored on floor, operator relocated to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20770183

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On main kitchen line microwave has build up of food debris. Operator cleaned out the microwave. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20770181

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in women's restroom.

08B-12-5

Detail 20770176

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler taquitos, burrito sauce and chicken stock not stored with a lid or covering. Operator covered all food items with a lid. Corrected On-Site