Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
50-17-3
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
965 CR 439, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Complaint Partial
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: License has not been renewed Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled in cook line area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in cook line area ambient temperature 54F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Ambient 46F. Operator showed receipt for purchase of replacement cooler. Employees are keeping TCS food on ice until it arrives. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers in cook line and prep area soiled including shelves and gaskets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Time Extended
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered cook line area through kitchen door and placed gloves on without hand wash Warning
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 Warning
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 alligator in glass door vertical cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sausages (55F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding) Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in cook line area to the right of the stream tables. 54F ambient temperature, employee states items have been in cooler since 9am, no documented temperature monitoring. See stop sale. Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); American cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sausages (55F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding) Warning
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored on prep table shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled in cook line area Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in cook line area blocked with trash can and pitcher stored in sink. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical in spray bottle on prep table shelf. Operator labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in cook line area ambient temperature 54F Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour and case of lemon juice in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers and hood filters have grease build up Warning
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers in cook line and prep area soiled including shelves and gaskets Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with black mold like substance in ware washing area.
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked smoked fish dip on menus during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed bag of potato off floor of walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee turned water on fish in standing water in sink. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal phone and proceeded to reach for a clean plate to store customer's cooked food without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Station-; Sliced Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (56F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to a different reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit Prep Table- ; Cooked Potatoes (115-117F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food item stored on prep table less than 2 hours. Observed item stored at room temperature. Manager reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign provided to operator. Warning
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling. Warning
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls soiled. Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator has interagency form from 11/2021 and seating change evaluation from 7/2022 that is only approved for 155 seats. The establishment currently has 194 seats. Submitted seating change evaluation to district office. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats at recheck. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended
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/. 2 storage sheds at the back of the property storing dry storage items, 2 chest freezers, 2 vertical reach in freezers, 1 vertical reach in cooler. Sheds are connected via a boarded up breeze way, the entrance has a garage style roll up door with screening and a screen door in front of entrance. Dressing cooler across from bar in dining room. Reviewed with J. Cohee in plan review who stated they have received plans and are currently under review. Approved plans will be reviewed by inspector at next routine inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Angel Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 149 outside 45 inside. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats total at recheck Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 149 outside 45 inside. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats total at recheck Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls is dry storage room constructed of unsealed wood with gaps between each board. Room is enclosed in building with no exterior walls leading outside having gaps. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee exited kitchen area, then enter kitchen again and placed gloves on without hand wash. Warning
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on pants, touched clean equipment without hand wash. Warning
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator has interagency form from 11/2021 and seating change evaluation from 7/2022 that is only approved for 155 seats. The establishment currently has 194 seats. Submitted seating change evaluation to district office. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats at recheck. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched freezer door handle soiled with flour from breading raw fish, then touched deli paper to place in basket for ready to eat food. Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 drawer reach in cooler under grill. Employee stated cooler was unplugged and just recently plugged back in. Employee stated they took temperatures at 11am and all items were below 41F. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. grouper (58F - Cold Holding); shucked oysters (58F - Cold Holding); grouper fingers (59F - Cold Holding); raw steak (58F - Cold Holding); raw gator (58F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (48F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink in cook line area Soda gun in bar area hung into hand wash sink 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/. 2 storage sheds at the back of the property storing dry storage items, 2 chest freezers, 2 vertical reach in freezers, 1 vertical reach in cooler. Sheds are connected via a boarded up breeze way, the entrance has a garage style roll up door with screening and a screen door in front of entrance. Dressing cooler across from bar in dining room. Reviewed with J. Cohee in plan review who stated they have received plans and are currently under review. Approved plans will be reviewed by inspector at next routine inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Angel Warning
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator dated 1/25. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container with no handle used as scoop in bulk cornmeal Warning
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 149 outside 45 inside. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats total at recheck Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 149 outside 45 inside. Operator removed seats from premises. 155 seats total at recheck Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of to go containers and cups stored on floor in storage shed Warning
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls is dry storage room constructed of unsealed wood with gaps between each board. Room is enclosed in building with no exterior walls leading outside having gaps. Warning
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No soda gun holster in bar area Warning
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Garlic water in spray bottle in prep area Warning
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pineapple tidbits
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator has interagency form from 11/2021 and seating change evaluation from 7/2022 that is only approved for 155 seats. The establishment currently has 232 seats Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above pickles in reach in cooler. Employee corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles in outdoor bar area Repeat Violation
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/ 2 cooks 2 servers
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/. 2 storage sheds at the back of the property storing dry storage items, 2 chest freezers, 2 vertical reach in freezers, 1 vertical reach in cooler. Sheds are connected via a boarded up breeze way, the entrance has a garage style roll up door with screening and a screen door in front of entrance. Dressing cooler across from bar in dining room. Discussed with Cindy who stated no plans have been submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
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. Emailed digital copy to operator Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Donna Z.
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 232 seats, establishment is licensed for 100 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 232 seats, establishment is licensed for 100 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator has interagency form from 11/2021 and seating change evaluation from 7/2022 that is only approved for 155 seats. The establishment currently has 210 seats. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dry storage shed Repeat Violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter 108F. Operator moved to grill to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken
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. Emailed form to operator Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle in outdoor bar area Repeat Violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in outdoor bar area
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/. - 2 storage sheds at the back of the property storing dry storage items, 2 chest freezers, 2 vertical reach in freezers, 1 vertical reach in cooler. Sheds are connected via a boarded up breeze way, the entrance has a garage style roll up door with screening and a screen door in front of it. Discussed with Tara in plan review who states they have not received any plans Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
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. Emailed form to operator Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 82F at hand wash sink at outdoor bar after running approximately 2 minutes
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen area.
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 filets in vertical glass door cooler
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in prep area. Open employee drinks in vertical glass door cooler in prep area
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee portioning ranch sitting at the bar in the dining room.
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 210 seats, licensed for 100 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 210 seats, licensed for 100. Operator has interagency form from 11/2021 and seating change evaluation from 7/2022 that is only approved for 155 seats. The establishment currently has 210 seats. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In prep area of kitchen
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of trash cans in kitchen heavily soiled. Repeat Violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on the floor in dry storage shed
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in outdoor bar area
Routine - Food
Emergency Order Callback Complied
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. Issued to operator Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Time Extended
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Dry storage rooms are screened in rooms covered in boards with gaps between doors -2 dry storage rooms behind restaurant, roll up and interior doors than can be closed. screen in front of 1st shed reach in coolers and reach in freezers in first shed section with deck between first and second shed with fencing type wood and screens. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: 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. Issued to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machine soild. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Inside of sheds exposed rafters and unsealed plywood walls and flooring Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. approximately 210 seats, only licensed for 100 seats Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchens and bar areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Floor soiled in shed storage. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood attached to wall in kitchen not sealed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Emergency order recommended
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in food prep are of back kitchen Warning
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Dry bins in kitchen Warning
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -9 rodent droppings behind cooler in far storage behind kitchen -4 rodent droppings behind other reach in cooler In back dry storage behind kitchen -10 rodent droppings on ledge of dry storage behind kitchen -5 rodent droppings by pizza oven in room behind kitchen - 3 rodent droppings behind make station in kitchen prep area -4 behind reach in freezer,s in outside dry storage -10 rodent droppings next to reach in cooler in outside dry storage -5 rodent droppings under wire shelf in outside dry storage -6 under plastic shelf in dry storage. - 5 rodent droppings in attached restroom outside back door. -6 behind small reach in cooler next to old oyster bar - 10 behind cooler in auxiliary bar across from restaurant. Warning
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. Issued to operator Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Dry storage rooms are screened in rooms covered in boards with gaps between doors -2 dry storage rooms behind restaurant, roll up and interior doors than can be closed. screen in front of 1st shed reach in coolers and reach in freezers in first shed section with deck between first and second shed with fencing type wood and screens. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
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. Issued to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machine soild. Warning
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Inside of sheds exposed rafters and unsealed plywood walls and flooring Warning
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. approximately 210 seats, only licensed for 100 seats Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchens and bar areas Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Warning
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hoods in kitchen Warning
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood attached to wall in kitchen not sealed Warning
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25 ppm, operator will manually set up until repairs are made. Warning
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of lemons in ice bin. Manager removed container of lemons and discarded ice. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within manufacturer expiration date. See stop sale. Half and half expired July 23, 2022. Ricotta Cheese expired February 22, 2002 and March 5, 2022. Milk expired August 31, 2022. Mozzarella Cheese expired January 13, 2022.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Container of lemons in ice bin with ice used for drinks. See top sale.
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food past manufacturer expiration date. Half and half expired July 23, 2022. Ricotta Cheese expired February 22, 2002 and March 5, 2022. Milk expired August 31, 2022. Mozzarella Cheese expired January 13, 2022
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled. Cutting boards soiled. Interior of two door freezer in back prep room soiled. Ice machine at bar soiled.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board in hand sink at outdoor bar. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
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. Two storage containers outside with single service items and coolers not on plans. Patio bar with cooler not on plans. Soda machine with ice bin in dining area not on plans. Cooler in dining area not on plans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at two door freezer in storage shed
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 100 seats. Establishments has approximately 200 seats outdoor and indoor combined.
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 3 coolers, 2 chest freezers and dry storage items stored in storage sheds outside. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers and walk in cooler soiled. Fan in kitchen soiled. Exterior of hoods soiled. Repeat Violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items on floor in storage shed.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers and cups stored in not fully enclosed outdoor shed Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls, ceilings, and floors not smooth easily cleanable in storage sheds outside. Wall in storage room with coolers not smooth easily cleanable. Floors throughout kitchen chipped. Repeat Violation
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. Ceiling soiled at outdoor bar.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0ppm. Manager fixed to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
Complaint Full
Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Spigot at back fenced in section of the establishment - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster and clam tags not marked - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Time Extended
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. Two storage containers outside with single service items and coolers not on plans. Patio bar with cooler not on plans. Mop sink in incorrect location. Soda machine with ice bin in dining area not on plans. Cooler in dining area not on plans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Admin Complaint
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Strainers in dish washing area heavily rusted - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 3 vertical coolers, 2 chest freezers and multiple dry storage items including soda bibs stored in 2 outdoor she - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan in cook line area soiled with accumulated dust - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Limes stored in shucked oyster container in bar area - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Dead flying insects in to go boxes in cabinet at outdoor bar area To go containers stored on floor in outdoor shed To go containers and cups stored in not fully enclosed outdoor shed - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in dry storage, pizza oven area is constructed of unsealed wood Floors in kitchen area in disrepair, chipped paint Walls in additional dry storage room adjacent to bar constructed of unsealed wood Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling in cook line area by steam table have accumulated dust - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-29: Time Extended
Complaint Full
Emergency order recommended
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flying insects in cook line area, landing on closed make line cooler and cutting board 9 live flying insects in dish washing area on dry dish rack Approximately 6 live flying insects in vertical reach in cooler in outdoor shed landing on food products including packaged cheeses
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Half and half in reach in cooler in kitchen
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Spigot at back fenced in section of the establishment
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster and clam tags not marked
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. Two storage containers outside with single service items and coolers not on plans. Patio bar with cooler not on plans. Mop sink in incorrect location. Soda machine with ice bin in dining area not on plans. Cooler in dining area not on plans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Strainers in dish washing area heavily rusted
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans in vertical reach in cooler in outdoor shed. Half and half in cook line reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded half and half.
Basic - Accumulation of dead flying insects. Approximately 50 dead flying insects on dry storage shelf and on top of canned foods stored on shelves Approximately 20 dead flying insects on dry dish shelves Approximately 14 dead flying insects in vertical reach in cooler in outdoor shed on top of packages cheeses and on shelving unit Approximately 37 dead flying insects on exterior of cooler doors in outdoor storage shed Approximately 8 dead flying insects in tackle box used to hold condiments and silverware in outdoor seating area Approximately 150 dead flying insects on bar top in outdoor seating area Approximately 84 dead flying insects on table tops in outdoor dock seating area
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in bulk flour and dry batter containers
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. 3 vertical coolers, 2 chest freezers and multiple dry storage items including soda bibs stored in 2 outdoor she
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan in cook line area soiled with accumulated dust
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Limes stored in shucked oyster container in bar area
Basic - Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Dead flying insects in to go boxes in cabinet at outdoor bar area To go containers stored on floor in outdoor shed To go containers and cups stored in not fully enclosed outdoor shed
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in dry storage, pizza oven area is constructed of unsealed wood Floors in kitchen area in disrepair, chipped paint Walls in additional dry storage room adjacent to bar constructed of unsealed wood Repeat Violation
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling in cook line area by steam table have accumulated dust
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Approximately 110 seats at outside seating and outside bar. 4 seats at indoor bar/patio. Approximately 47 seats at indoor dining area. No seats at entrance patio. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior and flip top of cooler in prep room soiled. Cutting board of reach in cooler in prep room soiled. Soda nozzles soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended
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. Plans submitted and approved do not match establishment. Two storage containers outside with single service items and coolers not on plans. Patio bar with cooler not on plans. Mop sink in incorrect location. Soda machine with ice bin in dining area not on plans. Cooler in dining area not on plans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in storage containers outside. In one storage container, there is coolers freezers, and soda syrup boxes. In second storage container, there is single service items. Ceiling have exposed, wooden rafters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at reach in cooler in prep room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go items on floor in storage shed outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden walls in storage containers outside containing coolers, chest freezers, single service items. Parts of windows in storage room are screens. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At 0ppm. Employee fixed to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Approximately 110 seats at outside seating and outside bar. 4 seats at indoor bar/patio. Approximately 47 seats at indoor dining area. No seats at entrance patio. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tags only available from the past month. Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior and flip top of cooler in prep room soiled. Cutting board of reach in cooler in prep room soiled. Soda nozzles soiled. Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by grill blocked by pan. Employee removed pan. Corrected On-Site Warning
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 outside bar. Employee placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Plans submitted and approved do not match establishment. Two storage containers outside with single service items and coolers not on plans. Patio bar with cooler not on plans. Mop sink in incorrect location. Soda machine with ice bin in dining area not on plans. Cooler in dining area not on plans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
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
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in storage containers outside. In one storage container, there is coolers freezers, and soda syrup boxes. In second storage container, there is single service items. Ceiling have exposed, wooden rafters. Warning
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at reach in cooler in prep room. Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jam and onions on floor in storage room. Boxes of food on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go items on floor in storage shed outside. Warning
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden walls in storage containers outside containing coolers, chest freezers, single service items. Parts of windows in storage room are screens. Warning
Complaint Full
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Approximately 139 seats outside. Approximately 73 seats inside of main restaurant. Approximately 43 in patio areas Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at reach in coolers in kitchen soiled. Microwave interior.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in patio bar. Employee placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site
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. Outdoor bar has one large ice bin in middle of area, two ice bins, one ice machine, one stand up cooler, one storage shelf running along wall of bar. There is one hand wash sink and no triple sink. Bar has no way of being fully enclosed. Operator states it stays open at all times. Also added a walk in freezer and walk in cooler outside. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at outdoor bar. Employee placed soap at bar. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink 79°F at bar sink.
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items and drinks in coolers and not segregated from food to be sold to the public.
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Approximately 139 seats outside. Approximately 73 seats inside of main restaurant. Approximately 43 in patio areas Repeat Violation
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Freezers, coolers, soda syrup boxes and to go items stored in unenclosed not smooth easily cleanable shed in back of establishment.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in women's bathroom. Inspector provided sign.
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door stand up freezer.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand sink in patio bar.