RISE & GRIND CAFE

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/. In kitchen, hand washing sink was removed next to three compartment sink based on current plans on file and bulk ice machine in storage area of kitchen was added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Senior Inspector spoke with Operator and Operator was speaking with the City instead of our Division. Time extend 30 days per Jessica. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under 3 bay sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan under ice tea table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam hot cups on floor in storage area in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee/ dish washer touched cell phone then engaged in handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands. Employee unable to understand task due to language barrier. Warning

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers. See stop sale. Bowl being used to dip French toast batter had residue on outside of counter sitting on cut lettuce on cooks line. Advised to discard cut lettuce. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In 2 door standing freezer Country fried steaks over fries in reach in freezer and Raw chicken in ziploc bags over cases of open muffins and mushrooms. Educated Manager. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat sliced ham. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp over pancake batter on cooks line make table cooler. Supervisor corrected and educated staff. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chili 77F hot holding Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn beef hash 52F cold holding in make table cooler across from grill. Advised to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage gravy 115F hot holding. Advised to reheat to 165F. Sausage gravy 170F rechecked. chili 77F hot holding. Line cook discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Metal shavings on can opener. Warning

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/. In kitchen, hand washing sink was removed next to three compartment sink based on current plans on file and bulk ice machine in storage area of kitchen was added. 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. Dish washer and line cook. Both signed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to toasters. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to ice tea area. Operator placed soap in dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector panel in ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. For both bathrooms. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Warning

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under 3 bay sink. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil in kitchen and bag in a box on floor in beverage nook. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At service station. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan under ice tea table. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam hot cups on floor in storage area in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink next to toasters. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict and lox on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In expo and grill reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Expo cooler raw hamburger 51F cold holding was left in cooler overnight. Manager discarded. Walk in cooler chicken salad 51F cold holding, Cole slaw 50F cold holding, macorni salad 50F cold holding. cooked mushrooms 50F cold holding, ham steaks 50F cold holding. sloppy Joe 60F cold holding, chorizo 50F cold holding, corn beef hash 50F cold holding, sliced ham 55 F cold holding, Cook discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 52F cold holding opens this morning, chicken salad 51F cold holding, Cole slaw 50F cold holding, macorni salad 50F cold holding. Door was older open for multiple deliveries made this morning. Rechecked chicken salad 50F cold holding, cooked mushrooms 50F cold holding, ham steaks 50F cold holding. Macaroni salad 50F cold holding, tuna salad 50F cold holding, watermelon 50F cold holding, raw hamburger 51F cold holding. Was placed in cooler this morning. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed items in an ice bath. Grill reach in cooler sloppy Joe 60F cold holding, chorizo 50F cold holding, corn beef hash 50F cold holding, sliced ham 55F cold holding. Cook discarded. Expo cooler raw hamburger 51F cold holding was left in cooler overnight. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict and lox on menu. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw, macaroni salad, and chicken salad. Warning

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In expo and grill reach in coolers. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ice machine/dry storage room. Repeat Violation Warning

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. Expo cooler ambient digital thermometer reading 47-48F. Cooler doors are left open on cook's line. Recommend to keep closed as much as possible. And walk in cooler ambient thermometer reading 50F. Rechecked expo cooler digital thermometer found at 38-41F. Warning

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Half and half found in cooler. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 line cooks. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed and printed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to iced tea machine. And missing in employee's men and women's restroom. Emailed sign to Operator. Operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cannoli 56f cold holding Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cannoli 56f cold holding , manager disposed of product Corrective Action Taken

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 - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Dog outside on patio dining with water dish

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in cooler

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case onions, bulk oil Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site