St. Augustine, St. Johns County

LATITUDE LATIN FUSION & STEAK HOUSE

1 SAINT GEORGE ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
3 High Priority
May 7, 2026
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

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.

May 7, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

02C-01-5

Detail 24563280

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shrimp dated 4.30 today is 5.7.

01B-03-5

Detail 24563270

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Grouper thawed in vacuum sealed bag.

01B-13-4

Detail 24563277

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shrimp dated 4.30 today is 5.7.

02C-03-5

Detail 24563278

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. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24563276

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 24563272

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

06-09-1

Detail 24563274

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper thawed in vacuum sealed bag. Containers says it must remain frozen and removed before thawing.

14-09-4

Detail 24563273

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on dish on reach in cooler is deeply grooved.

14-69-4

Detail 24563275

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line has ice buildup.

10-20-4

Detail 24563281

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs hanging from oven. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24563282

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs at bar hand washing sink.

23-03-4

Detail 24563271

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on both reach in coolers are soiled.

36-04-5

Detail 24563279

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Ceiling tile missing where gas line is located.

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 23882643

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler: oil and fresh whole garlic cloves (87F - Cold Holding); black beans (57F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); baked beans (53F - Cold Holding); cooked brocalini (54F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding) ambient air walk-in cooler 54F. Walk-in cooler started cooling after approximately 30 mins. First cook onsite before opening stated walk-in cooler was 37F at 10am. Retook temperatures of all products at 1400 and all products were 46F-48F. Ambient air of walk-in cooler at 1400 at 47F. See stop sale. Observed garlic butter (79F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler stocked from walk-in cooler per cook. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed in walk-in cooler stored overnight per person in charge whole packaged duck (45F - Cold Holding), baked beans (47F - Cold Holding), Whole sticks of butter (45F - Cold Holding), assorted sliced cheeses (45F - 50F - Cold Holding), Cooked Pasta bags (48F - Cold Holding) Ambient air raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding) Observed product from previous inspection's stop sale not removed from walk-in cooler, not served per person in charge. oil and fresh whole garlic cloves (87F - Cold Holding); cooked brocalini (54F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23882645

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler: oil and fresh whole garlic cloves (87F - Cold Holding); black beans (57F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); baked beans (53F - Cold Holding); cooked brocalini (54F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding) ambient air walk-in cooler 54F. Walk-in cooler started cooling after approximately 30 mins. First cook onsite before opening stated walk-in cooler was 37F at 10am. Retook temperatures of all products at 1400 and all products were 46F-48F. Ambient air of walk-in cooler at 1400 at 47F. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed in walk-in cooler stored overnight per person in charge whole packaged duck (45F - Cold Holding), baked beans (47F - Cold Holding), Whole sticks of butter (45F - Cold Holding), assorted sliced cheeses (45F - 50F - Cold Holding), Cooked Pasta bags (48F - Cold Holding) Ambient air raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

31A-04-4

Detail 23882642

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink never installed at food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be installed in the same location per approved plans with fixed potable water and sewer plumbing. Observed no fixed plumbing hand washing station installed at bar on first floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Person in charge needs more time. Person in charge has met with new contractor. Time Extended

29-07-5

Detail 23882644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Cited on routine inspection originally on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review. Time Extended From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Plan review has received plans and operator is awaiting plan review. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Operator is in contact with a General Contractor to schedule installation sewer for hand washing station. Person in charge and contractor are attempting to complete installation by June. Time Extended From current routine: General Contractor did not show up. Operator is searching for new General Contractor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Person in charge needs more time. Person in charge has met with new contractor. Time Extended

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

01B-07-4

Detail 23878783

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed bagged cooked pasta with visible green and black mold. Observed cooked bagged chicken wings with visible white mold. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23878775

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Pasta with date mark 7-6 still in walk-in cooler. Observed oil with fresh garlic cloves with date mark 07-04 still in use. Observed chimichura mix dated 07/03 and 07/05 in walk-in cooler. Observed black beans dated 6/22 in walk-in cooler. Observed Demi glaze dated 07/05 in walk-in cooler. Observed cooked potatoes dated 07/03 in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23878784

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler: oil and fresh whole garlic cloves (87F - Cold Holding); black beans (57F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); baked beans (53F - Cold Holding); cooked brocalini (54F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding) ambient air walk-in cooler 54F. Walk-in cooler started cooling after approximately 30 mins. First cook onsite before opening stated walk-in cooler was 37F at 10am. Retook temperatures of all products at 1400 and all products were 46F-48F. Ambient air of walk-in cooler at 1400 at 47F. See stop sale. Observed garlic butter (79F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler stocked from walk-in cooler per cook. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23878778

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler: oil and fresh whole garlic cloves (87F - Cold Holding); black beans (57F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); baked beans (53F - Cold Holding); cooked brocalini (54F - Cold Holding); cooked asparagus (52F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); gravy (55F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (52F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding) ambient air walk-in cooler 54F. Walk-in cooler started cooling after approximately 30 mins. First cook onsite before opening stated walk-in cooler was 37F at 10am. Retook temperatures of all products at 1400 and all products were 46F-48F. Ambient air of walk-in cooler at 1400 at 47F. See stop sale. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 23878779

Intermediate - Handwash sink never installed at food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be installed in the same location per approved plans with fixed potable water and sewer plumbing. Observed no fixed plumbing hand washing station installed at bar on first floor. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23878772

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager not present with 5 food employees onsite.

36-32-5

Detail 23878780

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with hole above dish washer.

12B-07-4

Detail 23878781

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink inside flip-top cooler. Employee removed drink from food area. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23878774

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken in pan on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed cooking oil in plastic stored on floor next to back door. Observed dressing stored on floor next to back door.

38-01-4

Detail 23878777

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed multiple light shields in kitchen and ware washing area cracked or missing.

23-03-4

Detail 23878782

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers solid with food debris. Observed coffee maker soiled with coffee stains and food debris. Observed tray coffee makers sit in solid with food debris. Observed metal shelves at expo wall soiled with food debris.

36-64-5

Detail 23878773

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable waste water odor from portable hand washing station at first floor bar.

29-07-5

Detail 23878776

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Cited on routine inspection originally on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review. Time Extended From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Plan review has received plans and operator is awaiting plan review. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Operator is in contact with a General Contractor to schedule installation sewer for hand washing station. Person in charge and contractor are attempting to complete installation by June. Time Extended From current routine: General Contractor did not show up. Operator is searching for new General Contractor. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-07-5

Detail 23878788

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Cited on routine inspection originally on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review. Time Extended From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Plan review has received plans and operator is awaiting plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Operator is in contact with a General Contractor to schedule installation sewer for hand washing station. Person in charge and contractor are attempting to complete installation by June. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Violation cited in routine conducted at same time. Time Extended

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-07-5

Detail 23769843

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Cited on routine inspection originally on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review. Time Extended From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Plan review has received plans and operator is awaiting plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Operator is in contact with a General Contractor to schedule installation sewer for hand washing station. Person in charge and contractor are attempting to complete installation by June. Time Extended

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 23626555

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. Observed prep cook bare hand touching lettuce used for salads. Discussed with employee and person in charge. Employee washed hands and placed gloves on. Corrective Action Taken

01B-24-5

Detail 23626551

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed gallon of milk missing date mark and person in charge unable to determine when milk was opened.

31A-09-4

Detail 23626552

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed upstairs bar hand washing sink blocked by drink dump container. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23626553

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by back door and hand washing station by dish machine and hand washing station in men's first floor bathroom missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels to all hand washing stations. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 23626549

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Observed No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plan review has been submitted by operator. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Plan review has plans and operator is awaiting review. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23626550

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees unable to provided proof of food handler training.

36-22-4

Detail 23626556

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor of walk-in cooler.

29-07-5

Detail 23626554

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Cited on routine inspection originally on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review. Time Extended From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Plan review has received plans and operator is awaiting plan review. Warning

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 23465359

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Observed No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plan review has been submitted by operator. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review Time Extended

29-07-5

Detail 23465360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed/repaired/Missing. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Operator is waiting on plan review. Time Extended

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 23459756

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately four live roaches nesting inside duct tape used on sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing duct tape and roaches from establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed approximately one live roach crawling on wall above dish machine and clean food containers. Observed approximately three live roaches nesting in ceiling tiles above ware washing. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings fall from ceiling tiles on to storage shelf above ware dish machine. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed two live roaches on wall above reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge killed roaches when pointed out. Observed one live roach crawling on wall above triple sink. Observed approximately four rodent droppings in seam of drop ceiling above ware washing equipment. Person in charge started having employee clean during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

51-16-7

Detail 23459757

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Observed No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plan review has been submitted by operator. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23459758

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately two dead roaches inside duct tape used on sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing duct tape and roaches from establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed approximately three dead roaches nesting in ceiling tiles above ware washing. Admin Complaint Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Observed two dead roaches on shelf in ware washing. Person in charge cleaned up dead roaches. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

29-07-5

Detail 23459759

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed/repaired/Missing. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Waiting on plan review to review plans. Time Extended

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 23458572

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately four live roaches nesting inside duct tape used on sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing duct tape and roaches from establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed approximately one live roach crawling on wall above dish machine and clean food containers. Observed approximately three live roaches nesting in ceiling tiles above ware washing. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings fall from ceiling tiles on to storage shelf above ware dish machine. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 23458570

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Observed No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plan review has been submitted by operator. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23458571

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately two dead roaches inside duct tape used on sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing duct tape and roaches from establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed approximately three dead roaches nesting in ceiling tiles above ware washing. Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

29-07-5

Detail 23458573

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed/repaired/Missing. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Plans have been submitted to plan review. Time Extended

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 23454800

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately four live roaches nesting inside duct tape used on sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing duct tape and roaches from establishment. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23454799

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Observed No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23454798

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately two dead roaches inside duct tape used on sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing duct tape and roaches from establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

14-71-4

Detail 23454801

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing tape during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-07-5

Detail 23454802

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed/repaired/Missing. Cited on routine inspection on 1-3-2025: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. Warning

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

51-14-7

Detail 23454796

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 23454794

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 14 dead roaches stuck to duct tape used to repair drop ceiling in ware washing area of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed approximately two dead roaches and four live roaches nesting inside duct tape used on sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing duct tape and roaches from establishment. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

14-71-4

Detail 23454797

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair drop ceiling in dish washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed more duct tape used to repair sensor cover on sprinkler pipes in ware washing. Person in charge started removing tape during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

29-07-5

Detail 23454795

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed/repaired/Missing. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand washing station is still partiality plumbed with no sewage outlet. Operator filed plan to wrong email address. Gave further instructions to operator. Admin Complaint

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 7Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 23452574

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed short ribs from previous night (45-46F - Cooling) 1145. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 23452566

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and/or from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed short ribs from previous night (45-46F - Cooling) 1145 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23452560

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on flip-top cooler stained with food debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 23452568

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station on cook line blocked by sanitizer buckets and speed rack. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23452559

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Consumer advisory not added to menus during inspection. Person in charge showed consumer advisory stickers they had printed but not added to menus. Sesame crusted tuna not identified as raw on menus. Instructed to add identifier and advisory to menus today. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23452571

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in ware washing area missing paper towels. Asked person in charge to added paper towels. Person in charge added. Corrected On-Site

51-14-7

Detail 23452567

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. Repeat Violation Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23452570

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory not added to menus during inspection. Person in charge showed consumer advisory stickers they had printed but not added to menus. Sesame crusted tuna not identified as raw on menus. Instructed to add identifier and advisory to menus today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 23452564

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked

36-32-5

Detail 23452565

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles falling down and partially repaired with duct tape in ware washing area. Observed some ceiling tiles missing in ware washing area.

36-03-4

Detail 23452573

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in kitchen missing and cracked through out kitchen.

35A-03-4

Detail 23452569

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 14 dead roaches stuck to duct tape used to repair drop ceiling in ware washing area of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

14-71-4

Detail 23452562

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair drop ceiling in dish washing area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23452563

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on flip-top cooler. Person in charge removed drink. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23452572

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris.

29-07-5

Detail 23452561

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed/repaired/Missing. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. Warning

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

02B-01-5

Detail 23452558

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Sesame crusted tuna is served undercooked without identifying raw or undercooked and no consumer advisor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Person in charge responsible for menus needs more time to update menus with identifier and consumer advisory. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Consumer advisory not added to menus during inspection. Person in charge showed consumer advisory stickers they had printed but not added to menus. Sesame crusted tuna not identified as raw on menus. Instructed to add identifier and advisory to menus today. Admin Complaint

51-14-7

Detail 23452557

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar added on first floor near front entrance coming off kitchen. Bar has small counter top ice maker and portable hand washing station with separate removable potable and waste water tanks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Operators need more time to submit plans. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: No plans have been submitted for first floor bar addition. Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. Admin Complaint

02B-02-5

Detail 23452556

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on menus with hidden raw ingredients. Provided paper consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Person in charge responsible for menus needs more time to update menus with identifier and consumer advisory. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Consumer advisory not added to menus during inspection. Person in charge showed consumer advisory stickers they had printed but not added to menus. Sesame crusted tuna not identified as raw on menus. Instructed to add identifier and advisory to menus today. Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 23452555

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed portable hand washing station located at bar with no hot water. Water at 74F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: At call back violation not observed. Water at portable hand washing station turned on. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Operator plumbed potable water to portable hand washing station at bar without plumbing sewage. Waste waster goes into plastic container and dumped in toilet per person in charge. Instructed operator to immediately file plans for bar. Admin Complaint

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

02B-01-5

Detail 23326234

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Sesame crusted tuna is served undercooked without identifying raw or undercooked and no consumer advisor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Person in charge responsible for menus needs more time to update menus with identifier and consumer advisory. Time Extended

51-14-7

Detail 23326232

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar added on first floor near front entrance coming off kitchen. Bar has small counter top ice maker and portable hand washing station with separate removable potable and waste water tanks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Operators need more time to submit plans. Time Extended

02B-02-5

Detail 23326235

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on menus with hidden raw ingredients. Provided paper consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Person in charge responsible for menus needs more time to update menus with identifier and consumer advisory. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 23326233

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed portable hand washing station located at bar with no hot water. Water at 74F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: At call back violation not observed. Water at portable hand washing station turned on. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 3Total: 13

35A-05-4

Detail 23324922

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 26 live roaches on cook line wall by hand washing station, inside boxes of plastic wrap and gloves. Observed approximately 19 live roaches in ware washing area on floor and behind taped up wall signs. Observed approximately 2 live roaches on second floor bar under hand washing station. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23324921

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one salmon not removed from its reduced oxygen packaging while being fully thawed and bearing a label to be removed. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23324912

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetable stock (67F - Cold Holding) short rib (55F - Cold Holding) products out for less 2 hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed in ice and in reach in cooler too cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 23324918

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. Observed milk opened three days prior to inspection per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23324915

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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23324917

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Sesame crusted tuna is served undercooked without identifying raw or undercooked and no consumer advisor. Warning

51-14-7

Detail 23324920

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar added on first floor near front entrance coming off kitchen. Bar has small counter top ice maker and portable hand washing station with separate removable potable and waste water tanks. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23324911

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees hired over 60 days missing proof of food handler training.

02B-02-5

Detail 23324923

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on menus with hidden raw ingredients. Provided paper consumer advisory. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23324913

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed portable hand washing station located at bar with no hot water. Water at 74F Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23324916

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed one salmon not removed from its reduced oxygen packaging while being fully thawed and bearing a label to be removed. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23324914

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches floating in water under hand washing station on cook line. Observed 1 dead roach in box under hand washing station at second floor bar. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23324919

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers in kitchen, wait stations, and bad soiled with black/green mold like substance.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-13-4

Detail 22609551

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 14 sword fish and 6 snapper completely thawed not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before thawing. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22609550

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (62F - Cold Holding) left in flip-top cooler above chill line. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of. Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 22609552

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 14 sword fish and 6 snapper completely thawed not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before thawing. See stop sale.

Sep 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 22310979

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn

23-03-4

Detail 22310980

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on small reach in freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance.