SAVEUR TROPICAL RESTAURANT

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked noodles in direct contact with plastic thank you bag in three door reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed same. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on food prep table in kitchen. 2. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on container lids on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: 1. Observed three dead rodents in compartment with motor at single door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings behind large reach in chest freezer in storage area. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 78F at hand sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single use plastic lids stored on floor in walk in freezer converted to dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed same. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked noodles in direct contact with plastic thank you bag in three door reach in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed three live roaches in can opener holder at food prep table in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on food prep table in kitchen. 2. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on container lids on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 78F at hand sink in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons and spatulas not stored inverted in containers on food prep table in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single use plastic lids stored on floor in walk in freezer converted to dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: 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. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust and pitting on reach in chest freezer door near back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust and pitting on reach in chest freezer door near back door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of broken tile in front of triple sink in ware wash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of broken tile in front of triple sink in ware wash area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Oil in plastic jugs stored on the floor in the kitchen next to fryers. 2. Bagged corn meal stored on the floor next to storage rack in dry storage area. 3. Plastic jugs of vinegar stored on the floor in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Oil in plastic jugs stored on the floor in the kitchen next to fryers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, on lighting above dry storage rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, on lighting above dry storage rack Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom interior of single door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris, in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom interior of single door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris, in dry storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed on wall behind and next to fryers in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed on wall behind and next to fryers in kitchen. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed opened box of frayed raw shell eggs stored over container of cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings observed on floor around dry storage and prep area, employees actively mopping and sweeping during inspection. Warning

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. Observed Cooked lalo (beef)(73F), cooked chicken (50F), chicken gravy (51F), and cooked goat (50F) stored in the walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Improperly cooled with lids on, See Stop Sale Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Package of sliced Cheese (51F), placed on food prep table under no temperature control, not prepared or portioned today. 2. Observed Cooked lalo (beef)(73F), cooked chicken (50F), chicken gravy (51F), and cooked goat (50F) stored in the walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Improperly cooled with lids on, See Stop Sale. Warning

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/ Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, next to the triple sink. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, next to the triple sink. Warning

Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed three dead rodents on glue board trap under shelving in walk in cooler converted to dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag stored next to bagged ziti on storage rack, in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust and pitting on reach in chest freezer door near back door. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of broken tile in front of triple sink in ware wash area. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris beneath dry storage rack in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Oil in plastic jugs stored on the floor in the kitchen next to fryers. 2. Bagged corn meal stored on the floor next to storage rack in dry storage area. 3. Plastic jugs of vinegar stored on the floor in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, on lighting above dry storage rack. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom interior of single door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris, in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 1. Single use forks stored on the floor in boxes at the front counter. 2. Styrofoam food containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw shrimp thawing in standing water at the cook line. Operator moved to reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed on wall behind and next to fryers in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on the floor in the kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - No chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the triple sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, single serve plastic containers in cardboard boxes stored on the floor by the reach in freezer and storage rack. Warning

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in the kitchen. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 10 live roaches under clean utensil storage rack by triple sink in storage area. 2. 4 live roaches inside can opener at the food prep table in the kitchen. 3. 2 live roaches on floor by chest freezer in dry storage area. 4. One live on food prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: 1. One live roach on walk-in cooler floor. 2. One live roach inside can opener at the prep table in the kitchen. 3. One live roach on floor behind front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in food prep in front of reach in cooler. 2. Two dead roaches on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: 1. Two dead roaches on walk in cooler floor Time Extended

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employees observed dipping hands in a bucket of bleach and water, drying with paper towels, and returning to food prep. Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 10 live roaches under clean utensil storage rack by triple sink in storage area. 2. 4 live roaches inside can opener at the food prep table in the kitchen. 3. 2 live roaches on floor by chest freezer in dry storage area. 4. One live on food prep table in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee collecting money from customer wearing gloves and returned to packaging customer to go plates without Handwash. Warning

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. Pikliz (76F), cut lettuce (71F), cut tomato (71F), tostones (72F) at 11:00am, on food prep table under no temperature control for more than four hours per operator. Food prepped or portioned today. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pikliz (76F), cut lettuce (71F), cut tomato (71F), tostones (72F) at 11:00am, on food prep table under no temperature control for more than four hours per operator. Food prepped or portioned today. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink outside by back door. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on can opener blade in the kitchen. Warning

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

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 - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned pots and food utensils stored on a chair lined with soiled trash bag next to reach in freezer in dry storage. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in food prep in front of reach in cooler. 2. Two dead roaches on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath handsink by the triple sink. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Floor soiled under cookline in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. On kitchen floor in front of cookline equipment. Warning

Basic - Hole in wall. At the front counter. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Utensils stored in water 77° at food prep table in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in freezer. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning

Basic - Standing water at the mop sink outside by back door. Warning

Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Employee observed prepping food at a soiled triple sink filled with soiled dishes. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. 1. Wall soiled next to fryers kitchen. 2. Wall soiled behind cookline in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the handsink. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the food prep table next to cookline in the kitchen. Warning