St. Augustine, St. Johns County

GYPSY CAB COMPANY

828 ANASTASIA BLVD, St. Augustine, FL 32080

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
Feb 27, 2025
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Closed
Inspections
21

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.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23593180

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in prep area next to cook line with mold like substance and is no longer cleanable.

11-26-1

Detail 23593181

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 proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to person in charge if they become sick. Operator printed form and employees signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23593178

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in prep area next to cook line with debris. Operator cleaned microwave during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23593183

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in on walk in cooler door with debris buildup.

36-02-5

Detail 23593182

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor in back storage area unsealed.

21-38-4

Detail 23593179

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a bucket of sanitizer with towels stored on floor in prep area by dishwashing machine. Operator moved bucket to proper storage area. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 19

35A-02-6

Detail 22976049

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dish area one live flying insect. At wait station one live flying insect by soda dispenser.

03A-02-5

Detail 22976061

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pass through window at cook line. black bean salsa (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (42F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (65F - Cold Holding. Operator stated placed out 1.25 hours earlier. Operator discarded cheese, placed salsa in reach in cooler. At prep station by dish area, ham (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed out 2 hours earlier. Operator moved to walk in cooler. In walk in cooler in prep area, liquid egg (55F - Cold Holding); turkey (51F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated he recorded temperature 2 hours earlier and all items were in. Operator stated door opened for prep. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22976048

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, sitting on burner not turned on, cooked chicken (122-retemp 30 minutes 140F - Hot Holding). Operator placed chicken in oven, heated above 165f, then held in oven Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22976051

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back room in prep area, WD40 on shelf over prep table. Operator moved WD40. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22976046

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep station by dish area cutting board on flip top reach in cooler has black staining. In back room prep area can opener has build up on blade. In back prep area, interior of prep sink soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 22976058

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar area mixer cup and pitcher blocking sink access. Items moved. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22976059

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler in dry storage, tiramisu and coconut cream pies not dated.

53B-09-4

Detail 22976057

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple safe staff certificates, copies, not originals.

41-17-4

Detail 22976050

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In bar area bottle identified as all purpose cleaner, not labeled. In wait station bottle identified as window cleaner. Both bottles were labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 22976045

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. In back prep area, both walk in cooler gaskets torn. Back walk in cooler walls rusting.

24-05-4

Detail 22976054

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In dry storage room ice buckets not inverted. Operator turned bucket over. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22976060

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In prep area clean pans stacked before air drying.

14-11-5

Detail 22976055

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In prep area microwave has rust in interior of microwave. In back storage area ice machine has rust on exterior.

36-22-4

Detail 22976053

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry storage area standing water. Operator cleaned up water during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22976063

Basic - Floors, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In back walk in cooler, floor soiled. In back prep area floor and wall by oven soiled.

10-20-4

Detail 22976056

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line tongs we're hanging on handle to oven. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22976052

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line shelf under grill, table is soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 22976047

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage room a box of paper towels and Sava day trays were on floor. Operator corrected during inspection.

29-49-6

Detail 22976062

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bar area water standing in beer cooler.

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22852441

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen, at sauté station, 4 live roaches observed crawling from behind cooler and under counters. Person in charge killed and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: In small area of kitchen by service station and sauté area; 4 live roaches observed under prep table in corner of room. Operator killed and disposed. In pantry area, next to dish area, 1 live roach observed crawling from under prep table. Operator killed and disposed. In back storage area under hot box, 1 dead roach observed. Operator disposed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: In prep area, by dish area, one live roach crawling in trash can. In prep area, by pantry station, one live roach crawling from under table. In small separate prep area, one live roach crawling in corner of room. Operator killed and disposed of roaches upon discovery. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: In prep area near sauté station, 1 live roach observed; operator killed and disposed of, cleaned area. On cook line, 1 dead roach observed in steam well water, 2 dead roaches underneath small prep table in corner. Operator disposed and cleaned up. In kitchen by dish area, 1 dead roach under prep table, 1 dead roach under salad cooler, operator cleaned and disposed. In back hallway, storage area, 1 dead roach, operator cleaned and disposed. In dry storage area, underneath can shelf, 2 dead roaches and 1 egg sack. Operator cleaned and disposed. In women's restroom, in large stall on right, 1 dead roach, operator cleaned and disposed. At bar area, under cabinets behind counter, 2 dead roaches operator cleaned and disposed. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22850185

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen, at sauté station, 4 live roaches observed crawling from behind cooler and under counters. Person in charge killed and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: In small area of kitchen by service station and sauté area; 4 live roaches observed under prep table in corner of room. Operator killed and disposed. In pantry area, next to dish area, 1 live roach observed crawling from under prep table. Operator killed and disposed. In back storage area under hot box, 1 dead roach observed. Operator disposed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: In prep area, by dish area, one live roach crawling in trash can. In prep area, by pantry station, one live roach crawling from under table. In small separate prep area, one live roach crawling in corner of room. Operator killed and disposed of roaches upon discovery. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22848077

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen, at sauté station, 4 live roaches observed crawling from behind cooler and under counters. Person in charge killed and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: In small area of kitchen by service station and sauté area; 4 live roaches observed under prep table in corner of room. Operator killed and disposed. In pantry area, next to dish area, 1 live roach observed crawling from under prep table. Operator killed and disposed. In back storage area under hot box, 1 dead roach observed. Operator disposed. Time Extended

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 22844311

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen, at sauté station, 4 live roaches observed crawling from behind cooler and under counters. Person in charge killed and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 22838718

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler #1, items were in cooler since previous day or prior per operator; shredded cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); andouille (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); 1 pan of chicken (46F - Cold Holding); fried eggplant (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (45F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (46F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (47F - Cold Holding); home fries (48F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22838723

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on hot line, sliced cheese double stacked in pan with green beans, pan placed above the air curtain of cooler, operator moved to walk in cooler, sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding), sliced cheese retemp sliced cheese (43F- Cold Holding) Also in kitchen, at salad station, ranch (46F - Cold Holding); operator states they were filled at approx 10:30AM, employee placed in reach in cooler, retemp 30 min lapse ranch (43F - Cold Holding); In walk in cooler #1; shredded cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); andouille (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); 1 pan of chicken (46F - Cold Holding); fried eggplant (47F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (45F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (46F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (47F - Cold Holding); home fries (48F - Cold Holding) items were in cooler since previous day or prior per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22838715

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on cook line, béchamel (120F - Hot Holding; Marsala (110F - Hot Holding) Employee stated he heated at 9:30 am to 165f; steam well was turned too low per employee. Items had been in steam well for approximately 45 mins per employee. Employee began reheating items out of temperature. , béchamel retemp 30 min lapse, 168F reheating.) Marsala sauce retemp 30 min lapse, 198, reheating); Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 22838716

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. In outside storage area, hose bibb has no vacuum breaker, operator installed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22838719

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's stall 1 of 2 stalls do not have a covered receptacle.

35A-03-4

Detail 22838721

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At bar, in storage cabinets, one dead roach. Operator cleaned/discarded. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22838717

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep area, employee bottle of water on prep table. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 22838722

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At dish area, wet wiping cloths stored on drain board of dish machine.

21-38-4

Detail 22838720

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In prep area of kitchen, soapy water in sanitation bucket stored on floor.

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22356415

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from dish machine, dill cheese (45,46F - Cold Holding); cooked portobello (47F - Cold Holding) Dill cheese prepared 4 days prior, portobellos prepared 3 days prior. In outside walk-in cooler, bag of cut cabbage ( - Cold Holding) Per operator, cabbage had been in cooler for 4 days. Operator discarded all items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: In reach-in cooler across from dish machine, chicken 46F, cut tomatoes 47F, pasta salad 43F, dill cheese 47F Operator has been monitoring ambient temperatures per temperature chart. Cooler was 35F at noon prior to lunch rush and had been opened and closed numerous times during lunch rush. Operator relocated food to walk-in cooler and repair person arrived during callback. Time Extended

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 15Total: 24

01B-07-4

Detail 22350681

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In outside walk-in cooler, pint of partially moldy strawberries. Operator discarded strawberries

12A-02-4

Detail 22350679

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. 2 employees brought dirty dishes to dish area, then went to restroom. Came out and prepared drinks with no handwash.

01B-02-5

Detail 22350684

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler across from dish machine, dill cheese (45,46F - Cold Holding); cooked portobello (47F - Cold Holding) Dill cheese prepared 4 days prior, portobellos prepared 3 days prior. In outside walk-in cooler, bag of cut cabbage ( - Cold Holding) Per operator, cabbage had been in cooler for 4 days. Operator discarded all items.

03A-02-5

Detail 22350698

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from dish machine, dill cheese (45,46F - Cold Holding); cooked portobello (47F - Cold Holding) Dill cheese prepared 4 days prior, portobellos prepared 3 days prior. In outside walk-in cooler, bag of cut cabbage ( - Cold Holding) Per operator, cabbage had been in cooler for 4 days. Operator discarded all items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22350699

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove top in large pan, meatloaf (129F - Hot Holding) In reach in steamer across from prep line, mashed potatoes (130F - Hot Holding) Operator placed meatloaf and mashed potatoes back in oven to reheat Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 22350692

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm, remade and retested at 200); (Chlorine) Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22350696

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. At server drink station in silver reach-in fridge, milk opened not date marked. Per employee milk had been opened 2 days prior. Employee date marked milk. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22350685

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in prep area has food buildup. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22350683

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At side bar, no paper towels at sink.

14-01-5

Detail 22350687

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. By server station next to tea urns, in bulk container of sugar, plastic cup used as scoop. Operator removed cup Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22350691

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone in prep area next to cutting board

24-08-4

Detail 22350690

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On drying racks across from walk-in cooler, multiple stacks of plastic containers have wet nesting.

14-11-5

Detail 22350697

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On cook line, spatula has melted handle Standup mixer in prep area, legs have rusting.

36-01-4

Detail 22350693

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In kitchen under and around grill, grease and food buildup. Also, in walk-in cooler across from drying racks, floor missing pieces and unstable.

08B-47-4

Detail 22350680

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in cooler across from drying rack, box of food on metal rack on floor not 6 inches off ground.

10-01-5

Detail 22350676

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry storage, bulk container of yeast has handle stored in product. Operator removed utensil. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22350682

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In side room off of cooking area, microwave has food buildup

31B-04-4

Detail 22350688

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

23-03-4

Detail 22350695

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In side room off of cooking area, reach-in cooler gaskets have food buildup. Also in walk-in cooler across from drying rack, curtain inside door has food buildup. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22350694

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In chemical storage room, multiple boxes of napkins stored on the floor. Operator moved boxes on crates during inspection. At side bar, Togo not fully covered and not inverted. Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 22350677

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In outside walk-in cooler, unwashed mushrooms stored over bag of ready to eat coleslaw mix. Operator moved cabbage. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22350686

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Outside in floor cleaning storage, mop head on ground not stored to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 22350678

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter in kitchen Operator removed cloth. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22350689

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage, bulk container of bread crumbs not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection Corrected On-Site

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 21326631

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) [#1]walk-in cooler: noodles dated 8/27/22, (49F-50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F-48F - Cold Holding); sausages (48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge voluntarily threw out noodles and placed other items in [#2]walk-in cooler. 2) ice bath bin: house made dressing with garlic and oil (54F - Cold Holding) person in charge added more ice. 3) salad reach in cooler: Pasta (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding). 4) Sandwich flip-top cooler: salami, ham (50F - Cold Holding). Left in bottom of cooler. Doors of cooler do not self close. Person in charge instructed employee to place meat in walk-in cooler and keep cooler doors closed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 21326641

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1) two hose bibs on back of building missing vacuum breakers.

22-02-4

Detail 21326639

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) mixer on storage rack soiled with grease 2) cutting boards through out kitchen heavily stained with food debris, black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 21326629

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. 1)[#1]walk-in cooler ambient 54F. Condenser fan has rusted parts. Person in charge started have employees move items to [#2] walk-in cooler. 2) sandwich flip-top cooler doors not able to stay closed. Discussed with employee. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21326635

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1) Multiple cutting boards in kitchen heavily grooved.

35A-03-4

Detail 21326647

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 1 dead roach in dry good storage. Employee swept up dead roach. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21326651

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) Gaskets on flip-top coolers, walk-in coolers torn.

36-73-4

Detail 21326628

Basic - Floor, walls, ceiling, vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1) floors behind fryers and cooler equipment soiled with grease and food debris 2) walls on cook line soiled with grease 3) ceiling and ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and grease.

36-11-4

Detail 21326633

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. [#1] and [#2] walk-in coolers floors rusted through making it not easily cleanable.

23-03-4

Detail 21326630

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Gaskets on all flip-top coolers,low boy coolers, walk-in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris. 2) Hoods soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 21326643

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1) Large door salad reach in cooler has rusted shelves.

08B-12-5

Detail 21326645

Basic - Stored food not covered. 1) spices on shelf near salad reach in cooler not covered.

36-02-5

Detail 21326637

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. 1) In prep area and through out kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21326649

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 1) [#1][#2] walk-in coolers have rusted shelves.

Jul 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 14Total: 22

22-41-4

Detail 21164893

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. At start of inspection chlorine at 0ppm. Jug of chlorine was empty. Dishwasher replaced chemical and chlorine read 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

08B-02-4

Detail 21164895

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bread crumbs and batter station in clean dish area is not protected from splatter at hand washing sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

50-17-2

Detail 21164907

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2022. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21164896

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor of food prep area in back kitchen. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21164904

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 28 fresh rodent droppings behind reach in cooler in dry storage area near back door. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21164901

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on main cookline. Ham 59F, salmon 56F, scallops 55F, shrimp 55F, sausage 51F, cheese 56F. All cold holding. Person in charge moved all Temperature Controlled for Public Safety Food back to walk in cooler and stated items were put into service an hour earlier. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 21164902

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of window cleaner behind bar stored on counter with drink salt and utensils. Bartender removed the cleaner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21164888

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener mounted on prep table in back kitchen has black buildup. Interior of reach in cooler on main cookline and in clean dish area have has accumulation of debris, food, and grease. Cutting board on prep table has stains and has accumulation of debris, food, and grease. Shelves in walk in cooler #2 have has accumulation of debris, food, and grease. Soda gun behind bar has accumulation of pink slimy substance. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21164886

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on prep table in back kitchen.

24-08-4

Detail 21164900

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several metal pans in clean dish area.

35B-01-4

Detail 21164891

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap along bottom of exterior door in dry storage area. Aluminum foil was stuck in gap to attempt sealing.

36-73-4

Detail 21164899

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Has accumulation of debris, food, and grease on floor in walk in cooler #2. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 21164905

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler #2 has spongy floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 21164889

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food and plastic containers stored on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer #3. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21164890

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored in between wall and equipment Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21164887

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs hanging on stove doors along main cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 21164898

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On shelf with clean dishes in front near cook line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21164894

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster behind bar has accumulation of pink slimy substance in drain. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21164906

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Has accumulation of debris, food, and grease on top flip top make station located on cook line, and also on interior shelves.

21-10-4

Detail 21164903

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Several towels on surfaces of food prep areas throughout kitchen.

36-02-5

Detail 21164892

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

36-27-5

Detail 21164897

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at hand washing sink in hand washing sink area by clean dish area has food splatter.

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 15Total: 25

35A-02-6

Detail 21051025

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in server station.

14-15-4

Detail 21051033

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Orange Home Depot buckets are used to transport ice.

08A-05-6

Detail 21051019

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw pork stored on top of ready to eat rice in walk in cooler #3. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 21051042

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 47 rodent droppings observed on floor in dry food storage area adjacent to back prep area of kitchen. Employees began cleaning droppings. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-37-4

Detail 21051027

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose in dish area.

03A-02-5

Detail 21051024

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler near grills in kitchen, chicken, shrimp, scallops, salmon, ham, pork, sausage, cut tomatoes 57F. In reach in cooler below same flip top cooler, pasta 52F. All items placed into service approximately two hours prior. All items moved to walk in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 21051039

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue window chemical cleaner stored with clean plates in server station. Bottle moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21051022

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on two outside faucets behind establishment near outside walk in cooler.

02C-03-5

Detail 21051023

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. Container of milk stored in black reach in cooler in server area opened yesterday morning not dated. Milk dated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21051020

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards both on kitchen line and in prep areas. Interior of ovens in kitchen. Interior of multiple reach in coolers in kitchen.

13-03-4

Detail 21051041

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 21051030

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under prep tables and equipment in prep area. Floor in both dry storage areas of kitchen. Floor in all three walk in coolers in kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under dish machine in kitchen. Floor under ice machine in dry storage area. Floor in bar. Walls throughout kitchen. Wall under dish machine. Ceiling throughout kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21051035

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

33-15-4

Detail 21051029

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster outside of establishment.

33-19-4

Detail 21051038

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.

10-17-4

Detail 21051026

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored inside cardboard above cook line. Cardboard removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21051021

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in small prep area by kitchen. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken

14-47-4

Detail 21051018

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple prep shelves below prep tables in kitchen are rusted. All three walk in cooler doors are rusted.

23-03-4

Detail 21051034

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in both areas of kitchen. Exterior of cooking equipment throughout kitchen. Utility carts in kitchen. Multiple dry storage shelves in kitchen.

24-18-4

Detail 21051036

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons both on cook line near steam well and in server area by iced tea containers.

25-05-4

Detail 21051028

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go lids on floor in dry storage area.

06-01-5

Detail 21051031

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple bags of frozen products in pan of standing water.

36-02-5

Detail 21051040

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen and food storage areas.

14-12-4

Detail 21051032

Basic - Utensils/equipment in poor condition. Multiple plastic containers and lids in kitchen area. Multiple utensils cracked/melted. Stand up reach in cooler in kitchen repaired with duct tape. Gasket for reach in cooler where desserts are stored is cracked.

21-12-4

Detail 21051037

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on cook line in kitchen.

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative determination recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 12

50-08-7

Detail 21055706

High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ At the time of inspection, establishment has had a change of ownership as of August and does not have license. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21055719

High Priority Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large make top by cookline in main kitchen Pasta, sauce, butter, shrimp, fish, mussels, scallops, chicken, cheese, beef, tomato, ham, eggs, sausage, snails, duck, enchiladas (46-50F - Cold Holding). Person in charge states items have been in unit since 9:00am, were moved from walk in. States have been having issue with unit. In small batter station cooler Stuffed peppers (49F - Cold Holding). Person in charge states were moved from walk in at 9:00am Ranch and Gorgonzola dressing in kitchen 47-48F. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours, moved to reach in Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-41-4

Detail 21055789

High Priority -- Observed: Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dish machine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At the time of inspection, dish machine testing 0ppm. Person in charge primed unit changed and retested at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

09-01-4

Detail 21055774

High Priority -- Observed: 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. Observed employee cutting ready to eat vegetables to put on a salad. Employee washed hands and donned gloves. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21055757

High Priority -- Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat items in salad tall reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

35A-04-4

Detail 21055732

High Priority -- Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on the floor under the hand wash sink by the back prep area. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on the floor under the dry storage shelf in the dry storage area. Observed 17 rodent droppings on the storage shelf behind single service items. Observed 7 rodent droppings on floor behind canned storage in dry storage area. Person in charge began vacuuming and sanitizing during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21055752

High Priority -- Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In large make top by cookline in main kitchen Pasta, sauce, butter, shrimp, fish, mussels, scallops, chicken, cheese, beef, tomato, ham, eggs, sausage, snails, duck, enchiladas (46-50F - Cold Holding). Person in charge states items have been in unit since 9:00am, were moved from walk in. States have been having issue with unit. In small batter station cooler Stuffed peppers (49F - Cold Holding). Person in charge states were moved from walk in at 9:00am.

53B-13-5

Detail 21055931

Intermediate -- Observed: 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. At the time of inspection, person in charge unable to provide proof of training at time of inspection for some employees.

02B-02-5

Detail 21055755

Intermediate -- Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. At the time of inspection establishment cooks burgers to order, does not have consumer advisory posted. Person in charge printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 21055720

Basic Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on the floor under shelf of prep table in back prep area. Person in charge discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 21055784

Basic -- Observed: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. At the time of inspection, observed two employees drinking out of cup with no lid or straw. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21055758

Basic -- Observed: Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of canned goods stored on floor in dry storage area. Also, multiple cases of food stored on the floor in the freezer. Person in charge began raising. Corrective Action Taken On-Site**

Dec 21, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 20743731

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. At the time of inspection dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge primed unit, retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20743732

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the time of inspection, 5 bags of cut lettuce in produce cooler outside 48°F. Person in charge states are overnight temperatures. Person in charge discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 20743733

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of inspection, 5 bags of cut lettuce in produce cooler outside 48°F. Person in charge states are overnight temperatures. Person in charge discarded. In reach in cooler at server area butter 46°F, person in charge iced butter down retemped at 42°F. Person in charge states have been in and out of unit during prep. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20743730

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At coffee bar sink. Person in charge posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site