MIDTOWN GRILL AND BAR

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Octopus 47F cooling, black beans 57F cooling, beef cooked yesterday 49F cold holding, raw beef 51F cold holding, chicken 47F cold holding. In walk in cooler. Per Operator, door was opened by staff used that adjusted temperatures of products. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice 127-130F hot holding in rice cooker reheated and temperature was 171f reheating And, Black beans 77F hot holding. Staff voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap next to liquid marinade in storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen blocked by table. And, green sanitizer bucket in another. Table was moved. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Found in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back area of kitchen.

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. Ambient temperature was 49F. Rechecked ambient temperature found at 40F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in back restroom. Removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach in freezer in back hallway.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Leftover food debris in walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water in storage room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near back exit door.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back hallway.

Basic - Light not functioning. 3 bulbs under hood.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. J Cups found in storage room.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In buffet area.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Geandeivis Diaz expired 8/21/24 must be renewed by next inspection to avoid recommendation for administrative complaint. Geandivis has test scheduled for Monday. Time Extended Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back area by back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back area by back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.under beer taps in bar area there is a large hole, hole by back door, large hole under dish machine area - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Time Extended

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants approximately 5 on soda dispenser., approximately 5 on sugar bag

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over vegetables Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Sugar with ants on bag, Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 78f cold holding advised to rapid chill manager disposed of product Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 79f hot holding, chick peas 80f hot holding, chimichura sauce with fresh garlic 80f hot holding, advised to rapid chill or reheat Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap above napkins Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Things stored in sink at bar

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. at bar, in kitchen on cooks line, and next to ice machine Corrected On-Site

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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar, at hand sink on cooks line Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back area by back door

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in a box Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.under beer taps in bar area there is a large hole, hole by back door, large hole under dish machine area

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In sandwich cooler near front / by soda rack, and in wine cooler near walk in freezer

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Prepared pork skewers and case of pork stored over drinks in walk in cooler. Informed Manager. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Informed Manager.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at bar area food debris. Hand sink by walk in cooler has trash in eat.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

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.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Both men's and women's restrooms.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Hood vents above oven.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at front by the ice machine.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler, salad cooler.

Intermediate - No hot running water at in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. in kitchen Area

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. A few tiles in kitchen area Repeat Violation