ZEST KITCHEN AND BAR

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in sink. Education provided. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - mussel tag not marked with last date served. Education provided. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - 1 Dead roaches on premises. In front of walk in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's/ employee. Per manager, a work order is in place. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker. Educated staff. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ For D.C and S.C. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP Fish sea bass and tuna.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

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. 8 tuna and 6 sea bass. Education provided.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Ran and primed 3x. All test found at 0 ppm. Manager will call to get serviced and set up three compartment sink.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of walk in freezer door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

Basic - Soiled cloths/linen not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Employee removed from on top of paper towel dispenser on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

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. Half and half. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both employee/guest bathrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen next to stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook's line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile in front of fryer.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to hand washing sink.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing containing raw egg. All menus have been corrected with asterisk. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid and brown liquid not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom.

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. Tuna. Educated. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to stove.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On Cooks line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of walk in freezer door.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Found in a clean pan. Informed Cook to place in laundry once soiled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken and raw fish in sautéed reach in cooler. Informed Cook to cover once it is not a working cooler. Greens and other items on shelf in walk in cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Sauté station.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grill station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and yeast Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup over prep table in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored under walk in freezer shelves. Also, case of oil stored on floor in dry storage.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on fans in walk in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.quail eggs over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk items Corrected On-Site

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On walk in cooler door

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

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on sauce and seasoning shelf Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl to scoop breading Bowl in rice flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee coffee on shelf with food Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor by dish pit In walk in freezer

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease Gaskets on cookline units

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Suggested rapid chill. Meat loaf 48 F Cooked potatoes 46 F Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.located in flour. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Located at cook ovens in kitchen.

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over raw beef products in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweet potatoes 110-125°. Temp 2 165°-175°. Reheated to 165°. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.unit is shared with plaza.

Basic - Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site