Gainesville, Alachua County

REGGAE SHACK CAFE

619 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville, FL 32601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jul 25, 2023
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Closed
Inspections
16

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.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22134767

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: chicken (44F - Cold Holding); veg (44F - Cold Holding); pork (44-45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); fish (44F - Cold Holding); sauces (45F - Cold Holding) cooler blowing at 40-41F, gap under door letting all cold air escape cooler, operator placed all items in ice pans while he fixed door. On ice machine: sauces with vegetables (53,57F - Cold Holding) items in container on top of ice, bottom portion was 41F or below the top portions were warmer. Operator added ice directly into the food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: No sauces out of any coolers. Walk in cooler goat 41, beef 40, chicken 44, sauce 45, cabbage 44. Operator had replaced door sweep, cooler still blowing at 40-41 most items 41 or below. Admin Complaint

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 21

12A-16-4

Detail 22134011

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from outside then starting washing dishes no Handwash.

50-17-3

Detail 22134017

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2021. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 22134014

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 15 under desk in office, 30 on floor under back prep/storage table, 5 in Handwash sink in back storage room, 5 under shelf next to chest reach in freezer in hallway. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22134007

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: chicken (44F - Cold Holding); veg (44F - Cold Holding); pork (44-45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); fish (44F - Cold Holding); sauces (45F - Cold Holding) cooler blowing at 40-41F, gap under door letting all cold air escape cooler, operator placed all items in ice pans while he fixed door. On ice machine: sauces with vegetables (53,57F - Cold Holding) items in container on top of ice, bottom portion was 41F or below the top portions were warmer. Operator added ice directly into the food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22133998

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box of Packets of Togo utensils inside Handwash sink at front counter and stack of Togo boxes on top of Handwash sink behind ice machine. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22134008

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All Handwash sinks in kitchen. No sign at hand sink next to fryers. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 22134002

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. 1 employee cooking.

11-26-1

Detail 22134016

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.

51-11-4

Detail 22134009

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank behind front counter. Operator chained. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 22134012

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket on floor behind front counter. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22134001

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 stuck to wall above Handwash sink next to fryers and 2 stuck on sticky pad in back storage/prep room. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-20-4

Detail 22134006

Basic - Dead rodent present. One Attached to sticky trap under Three compartment sink/ warewashing area. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22134003

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Red cutting board on back storage shelf with deep cut marks and cracks. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22133997

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen behind cooking equipment and under tables. Standing water on floor near fryers. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22133999

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Enterance to back storage/prep room. Wall junction to floor behind toilet in restroom by door leading out to patio.

08B-38-4

Detail 22134005

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22134013

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in water at 84F on ice machine. Scoop in water by smoothie blender area.

14-47-4

Detail 22134000

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pallet used as a shelf in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22134010

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled on cooks line. Reach in cooler flip top lid handle is soiled. Light hanging on cooks line soiled. Squeeze sauce bottles the lids are soiled. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22134015

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On squeeze sauce bottles on prep table where the labels are peeling off. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22133996

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of white Togo boxes in Handwash sink behind ice machine.

45-02-4

Detail 22134004

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in hallway outside of employee bathroom in the recharge zone.

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 21852064

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Inspector observed food managing training receipt from 360 training, operator is in the process of scheduling. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21852063

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 employee working longer than 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Operator is waiting until he has retrained as a manager then will train the employees. Admin Complaint

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

35A-23-4

Detail 21680066

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Behind pipes on wall in back prep room. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-06: Behind pipes in same room pipes higher up on wall above doorway. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 21680067

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-06: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21680065

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 employee working longer than 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-06: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21680064

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead bodies throughout restaurant ( under front counter, next to mop sink, and in back prep room.) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-06: Observed 1 dead on floor in employee bathroom. Admin Complaint

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 12Total: 23

50-17-2

Detail 21676144

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2022. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-05-4

Detail 21676124

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of roach spray in back room by back door, operator sprayed live roach with spray during inspection.

35A-05-4

Detail 21676134

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live under clean utensil shelf in back prep room. Operator killed roach. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-23-4

Detail 21676129

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Behind pipes on wall in back prep room. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21676126

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. goat (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); oxtails (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, cooler is running at 42F, spoke to operator about lowering temperature of cooler since it is outside, operator placed items in walk in freezer.

41-10-4

Detail 21676135

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Household roach spray cans stored on top of shelf above cutting boards.

22-02-4

Detail 21676132

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior small table top oven. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21676125

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Owner filled up sanitizer bucket up with water. Togo silverware box blocking Handwash sink at front counter. Togo boxes blocking Handwash sink by steam table. Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 21676128

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21676133

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to dish machine and fryers. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 21676138

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. 1 employee working longer than 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-07-4

Detail 21676136

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket on floor in side storage hallway area.

35A-03-4

Detail 21676142

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead bodies throughout restaurant ( under front counter, next to mop sink, and in back prep room.) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 21676139

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of ice bucket in side hallway/storage.

14-11-5

Detail 21676130

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with melted marks at steam table. Shelves in walk in cooler with rust pitted.

36-22-4

Detail 21676140

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside walk in cooler. Floor under cooks line soiled. Wall soiled behind prep sink. Wall soiled in hallway area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21676137

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of portioned seasonings on floor by back door in dry storage room.

31B-04-4

Detail 21676141

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple Handwash sinks throughout establishment.

14-47-4

Detail 21676122

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 2 pallets on the floor in the walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21676131

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21676143

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Sauce bottles on clean dish rack across from dish machine.

08B-12-5

Detail 21676127

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in freezer.

33-31-5

Detail 21676123

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Extra equipment outside back door waiting to be discarded off.

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 21548237

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: No change. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: No change. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: No change. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21548236

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Provided one photocopy of a New Habit training certificate. Certificates missing for eight other employees. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: No change. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-03: No change. Admin Complaint

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 21547568

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 27 live roaches on wall over back prep area in kitchen, on edge and reverse side of same wall, in pass-through area, on gaskets of reach-in cooler, and in office. Observed five egg sacks in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed approximately 58 live roaches on the underside of the pass-through counter window. Observed eight egg sacks around front drink cooler, in wall opening in kitchen under pass-through window, and near the compressor of the reach-in cooler. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Observed one live roach on wall near pass-through in kitchen. Also, observed one live roach under pass-through on hallway side. Admin Complaint

35A-23-4

Detail 21547570

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings around electrical outlet at pass-through area, on floor below same, on wall around posters at rear of hallway next to kitchen, in cabinet under cash register, and under soda dispenser boxes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed roach excrement behind poster in front, along paneling on front counter wall, around pass-through window, and on upper legs of prep table. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Observed roach droppings on shelf of paper towel dispenser next to ice machine. Admin Complaint

53A-07-6

Detail 21547572

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: No change. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: No change. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21547569

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Provided one photocopy of a New Habit training certificate. Certificates missing for eight other employees. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: No change. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 21547571

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 18 dead roaches on floor in kitchen, rear pass through area, and office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed 12 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: Observed no dead roaches this inspection. Admin Complaint

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 21542399

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 27 live roaches on wall over back prep area in kitchen, on edge and reverse side of same wall, in pass-through area, on gaskets of reach-in cooler, and in office. Observed five egg sacks in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed approximately 58 live roaches on the underside of the pass-through counter window. Observed eight egg sacks around front drink cooler, in wall opening in kitchen under pass-through window, and near the compressor of the reach-in cooler. Admin Complaint

35A-23-4

Detail 21542396

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings around electrical outlet at pass-through area, on floor below same, on wall around posters at rear of hallway next to kitchen, in cabinet under cash register, and under soda dispenser boxes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed roach excrement behind poster in front, along paneling on front counter wall, around pass-through window, and on upper legs of prep table. Admin Complaint

53A-07-6

Detail 21542398

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: No change. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21542395

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Provided one photocopy of a New Habit training certificate. Certificates missing for eight other employees. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21542397

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 18 dead roaches on floor in kitchen, rear pass through area, and office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed 12 dead roaches on floor in kitchen. Admin Complaint

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 14

12A-29-4

Detail 21539179

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and apron and continued to prepare food without washing hands.

14-31-5

Detail 21539188

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being placed in brown paper bags.

50-17-2

Detail 21539178

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2021. Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 21539189

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 27 live roaches on wall over back prep area in kitchen, on edge and reverse side of same wall, in pass-through area, on gaskets of reach-in cooler, and in office. Observed five egg sacks in kitchen area. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 21539186

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings around electrical outlet at pass-through area, on floor below same, on wall around posters at rear of hallway next to kitchen, in cabinet under cash register, and under soda dispenser boxes. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21539185

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler doors and interior heavily soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 21539187

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine blocked by single-service trays. Hand wash sink near register blocked by case of silverware in it.

53A-07-6

Detail 21539190

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21539182

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink between fryer and dishwasher.

53B-01-5

Detail 21539184

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 21539180

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 18 dead roaches on floor in kitchen, rear pass through area, and office. Warning

08B-48-4

Detail 21539177

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee cooking chicken in oven located in hallway accessible to customers. Employee was mixing dough on prep table located in hallway accessible by customers.

23-03-4

Detail 21539181

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets and exterior doors heavily soiled. Hood filters soiled. Oven exterior in hallway heavily soiled.

35B-05-4

Detail 21539183

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door at kitchen left open while in operation.

Jun 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 21129078

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has no proof of certified food manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: No change. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: No proof of certified food manager. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21129077

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any employee training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: No change Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: No proof of employee training. Admin Complaint

Mar 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 20968720

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has no proof of certified food manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: No change. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20968719

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any employee training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: No change Time Extended

Mar 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 12Intermediate: 7Basic: 16Total: 35

22-41-4

Detail 20966948

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washer 0ppm Manager stated that dish's there were sanitized Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-16-4

Detail 20966946

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Manager entered the kitchen and handled prep food items without washing hands.

35A-02-6

Detail 20966925

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in the dish area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

50-17-2

Detail 20966934

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensing expired on 6.1.2021 Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20966929

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked peppers in reach in cooler next to the pass throu window, manager put chicken on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 20966942

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 hamburger in the walk in cooler, manager placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20966923

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in reach-in cooler across from fryer: chicken (57F Cold Holding); greens (57F - Cold Holding);fish (50F - Cold Holding) Crab ; crab (49F - Cold Holding); Tempeh (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night.

03A-02-5

Detail 20966917

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from fryer: chicken (57F Cold Holding); greens (57F - Cold Holding);fish (50F - Cold Holding) Crab ; crab (49F - Cold Holding); Tempeh (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night. Items on prep table across from steam table peppers (46F - Cold Holding); onion carrots (48F - Cold Holding);employee told items placed on prep table at noon, employee added ice to the ice bath to reduce temp to 41F Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-38-5

Detail 20966940

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Items in reach in cooler across from fryer tomato 53F (cooling); lettuce 50F(cooling), employee stated items were prepared at 9.30a.m

03D-06-5

Detail 20966933

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Items in reach in cooler across from fryer tomato 53F (cooling); lettuce 50F(cooling), employee stated items were prepared at 9.30a.m

03B-01-6

Detail 20966943

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on prep table in front of steam table: cabbage (98F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item cooked 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place item on stove to reheat. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 20966919

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in the dish area, no vacuum breaker on the hose side of the sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20966938

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table stained, the ladels hanging on the clean dish rack soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20966922

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The cutlery box stored in the hand washing sink behind front counter. In the kitchen hand wash sink, to go containers stored in it. Employee removed items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-07-6

Detail 20966935

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has no proof of certified food manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 20966944

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager stated they have no probe thermometer

53B-01-5

Detail 20966947

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. No proof of any employee training Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20966945

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle next to prep table near back door

27-16-4

Detail 20966951

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the kitchen, also on the hand wash sink on the front counter. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20966918

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop sugar stored in bag on shelf next to pass through window

51-11-4

Detail 20966926

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank behind the front counter. Manager placed chain thru tank. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 20966928

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In the unisex bathroom in the kitchen.

35A-03-4

Detail 20966927

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches underneath the front counter. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20966949

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone in pass throu window

24-08-4

Detail 20966930

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans across the three compartment sink

36-01-4

Detail 20966921

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor underneath and fryer greasy.

08B-38-4

Detail 20966937

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen. Sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager placed items on shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20966941

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven Outside the kitchen walkway.

23-03-4

Detail 20966931

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents are greasy. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20966950

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20966920

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In front of the pass through window. Manager placed item on shelf. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20966932

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve not properly stored inverted in front of the front counter in the kitchen area Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20966924

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in freezer chicken was not covered Manager covered it Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 20966939

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in dining room, 0 ppm. Manager changed the sanitizer water, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20966936

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in a big on the shelf next to pass through window. Pan of spice underneath the pass through window Repeat Violation

Aug 9, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03B-01-6

Detail 20402504

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored underneath heat lamps in kitchen: plantains (130°F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in hot holding one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager returned item to kitchen to reheat. Items stored in display case in front counter area: beef patties (120°F - Hot Holding); chicken patties (118°F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed in display case one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager returned items to kitchen to reheat in oven. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-04: Cabbage on prep table in kitchen 115° F. Plantains in pass through window 125°F. Beef patties in front counter display case 118°F. Chicken patties in front counter display case 122°F. Admin Complaint

Jul 30, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 13Total: 25

22-41-4

Detail 20389624

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine,0 ppm. Manager stated they would sanitize dishes in three compartment sink.

35A-02-6

Detail 20389623

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly in front counter area. Observed one fly in walk-in cooler. Observed two flies in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

50-17-2

Detail 20389633

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2021.

03A-02-5

Detail 20389631

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in ice bath on prep table across from fryer: chicken (47°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in ice bath 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager added more ice to ice bath to reduce temperature temperature to 41°F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20389612

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored underneath heat lamps in kitchen: plantains (130°F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in hot holding one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager returned item to kitchen to reheat. Items stored in display case in front counter area: beef patties (120°F - Hot Holding); chicken patties (118°F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed in display case one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager returned items to kitchen to reheat in oven. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 20389628

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter at mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 20389615

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on steam tabled next to grill. Bottom side of ice lid to front counter soda machine ice binRepeat Violation Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20389629

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To go containers stored in hand washing sink at end of cook line.

53A-05-6

Detail 20389626

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/. Four employees working without certified food manager in restaurant.

31B-02-4

Detail 20389622

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink next to steam table. No hand towels at hand washing sink next to dish machine.

02C-02-5

Detail 20389616

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tofu and cooked beef stored in walk-in cooler no date mark.

27-16-4

Detail 20389630

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to steam table no hot water, faucet broken.

35A-03-4

Detail 20389621

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on the side of beverage cooler behind front counter.

14-11-4

Detail 20389618

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer gasket torn.

36-22-4

Detail 20389625

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of steam table next to grill. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 20389613

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk-in freezer floor has blood and food debris on floor.

36-30-4

Detail 20389611

Basic - Floor not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floor in front of dish area.

10-07-4

Detail 20389632

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle on cook line stored in 92°F water.

23-03-4

Detail 20389610

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in gasket moldy and stained. Reach-in cooler gasket across from oven stained.

33-16-4

Detail 20389614

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 20389620

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on top of hand towel dispenser above hand washing sink at end of cook line. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20389619

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawed in standing water in prep area.

33-06-4

Detail 20389627

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can in kitchen area.

21-38-4

Detail 20389617

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen stored on floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 20389609

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on container of sugar in prep area.