TARKS OF DANIA BEACH

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw seafood over cocktail sauce.

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.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, Imitation Crab (45F - Cold Holding); Manhattan Clam Chowder (44F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods prepared and held in unit since yesterday. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, Imitation Crab (45F - Cold Holding); Manhattan Clam Chowder (44F - Cold Holding), per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods prepared and held in unit since yesterday. Manager discarded. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. In flip top cooler on cook line, Cut Tomatoes (55F - Ambient Cooling) at 11:23 am, since 10 am to 55 F at 12:15 pm. Cut Lettuce (54F - Ambient Cooling) at 11: 23 am, since 10 am to 54 F at 12:15 pm. At this rate, proper cooling will not occur. Advised manager to place foods in freezer to quick chill. Foods were placed in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored on floor at front counter. Manager placed bucket on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Clams removed from original container and stored in sink with ice at front counter, without tag. Manager placed tag with clams. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gasket in reach in SABA freezer soiled with black, mold - like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized gasket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Manager corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. One door cooler; conch salad (51F - Cold Holding). Per employee food held overnight. See Stop sale. - fresh garlic and oil (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); portioned in house made blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, advised operator to placed back inside walk in cooler for a quick chill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed shrimps dip (49-Cold Holding); garlic and oil (48-Cold holding) per employee food held less than 4 hours, all time temperature control food moved to walk in cooler for a quick chill. Advised operator no to store any food inside ATOSA reach in cooler, until technician verifies proper cold holding temperatures of 41F Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed no thermometer for cold holding temperatures. One available for hot holding temperatures Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up of black like substance in rear kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed partially clean Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Under prep table shelf in rear kitchen, build up of rust. Front counter and rear kitchen. All under shelves have build up of rust -one door ATOSA , not keeping cold holding temperatures to 41F or below. Advised operator or to use unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed walk in cooler light not being enough to cover the whole storage inside cold holding storage unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed same Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed same Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler- door is broken Walls and shelves inside unit have substantial build up of rust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Operator ordered Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken covering flour in dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on hat and failed to washed hands before putting on gloves to initiate task working with food. Employee reached for a plate to serve guests. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of raw breaded chicken stored above bags of raw scallops and raw burgers. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top- ; Raw alligator (43-56F - Cold Holding Per employee food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed item overfilled. Employee moved overfilled portion to lower reach in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

Basic - Cases of oil stored on floor in storage area. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 89F. Manager stored on stove to bring water to a boil. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield in kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager remade. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 50 ppm. Manager remade to 200ppm.. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on walk in cooler door rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

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. Dishwasher reading 200ppm chlorine. Manager contacted service to adjust machine. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Atosa freezer on right end of freezer line, bags of raw chicken and raw burgers above cases of raw shrimp.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left cookline to back cooler and returned to line without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper handwash procedures and employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at front counter reading 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to corrected 100ppm chlorine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Bulletin provided to be posted. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on shelf next to ice machine and beside triple sink. Manager labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance around baffle in ice machine. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris around front counter area under sink and storage shelf. Corrected On-Site

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. Dishwasher reading 0ppm chlorine after multiple attempts. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at front cook counter changed gloves without first washing hands. Reviewed hand wash policy with manager to retrain employees. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator contacted and renewed during inspection. Validation number 228555778 Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer at front line, breaded raw shrimp above bags of fries. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at front counter at 200ppm. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler training expired within last year. Manager provided information for renewing staff certification. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle under three compartment sink.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Baffle inside ice machine has mold like buildup. Employee cleaned baffle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Portioned mahi in front 2 door cooler thawed still in ROP packaging.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee at front counter drinking from uncovered cup and no straw.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease buildup creating slick floor in prep area and in front of triple sink.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by 3 compartment sink in red under charged zone.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler cases of raw fish above trays of portioned cole slaw.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In right ATOSA reach in freezer, open bags of raw scallops above bags of jalapeño poppers and partial case of raw burgers above boxes of raw shrimp.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee in back prep area handled dirty dishes and wiped sink area and went to scoop food item w/o changing gloves and washing hands. Stopped employee and reviewed w/ manager proper procedures. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet rags and metal bowl in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Buckets of house blue cheese dressing and soup in walk in cooler not labeled for date prepared. Per manager items mad3 every 2-3 days.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Current employee training expired Feb. 2022.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Plastic baffle inside ice machine has mold like build up. Manager cleaned baffle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Cardboard boxes piled and overstacked out of dumpster Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 50ppm Quat sanitizer. Employee dumped bucket to remake. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cooker from Front counter change gloves , after touching raw food , failed to wash hands. After instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Cooker, employee placed a hat Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two Containers of grouper fish, employee placed on shelves. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Low boy cooler, front counter

Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Outside tables and chairs, by the lawn area, single service unused cup, forks , small trash