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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen in warewashing area and above chest freezers near kitchen enterance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above clean equipment and batter mix. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone charging and placed on top of cans in dry storage area and a lunchbox stored on top of cans in dry storage area. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door vertical reach-in cooler near kitchen entrance handles are broken with tape on handle to repair. Not smooth and easily cleanable.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods filters are soiled with grease and in disrepair.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed several half and half cartons without labels. Employees dated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling is in disrepair over reach-in freezers in kitchen near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in cook line area

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on soda syrup boxes in bar area

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream in vertical reach in cooler in kitchen

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area blocked with floor fan. Operator moved fan. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Christina Kevin

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple chemical spray bottles in bar area

Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen above chest freezers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner in ice machine area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach on floor by ice machine Employee cleaned and sanitized both areas. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Sushi in vertical reach in cooler in kitchen

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door in kitchen area

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in cook line area

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in walk in cooler

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Alligator in pan in sink with standing water. Operator moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Time Extended

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Can of black olives heavily dented on seal

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon and grouper filets in reduced oxygen packaging completely thawed. See stop sale.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket heavily soiled

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle in bar area Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in 3 compartment sink area Wall under hood system soiled with grease build up Floors heavily soiled in mechanical room 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. Salmon and grouper filets in reduced oxygen packaging completely thawed. See stop sale.

Basic - Food storage clear container severely cracked on dry dish rack Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bag in box soda syrup stored in mechanical room with exposed rafters and wiring Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buckets not inverted near ice machine

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Fryer door handle. Operator removed Ice scoop handle in ice Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Beverage cup shelf in beverage machine area Gaskets on 3 door reach in cooler in cook line area Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black mini fridge in bar area Repeat Violation

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots and limes stored over deli ham and cheese in walk in cooler

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

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves/tasks without hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use.

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. Milk not date marked with date of opening, expired 12-20-23.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked with date of opening. Expired 12-20-23

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind bar with purple liquid in it not labeled

Basic - Ceiling above chest freezers and prep sink in kitchen shows damage or is in disrepair.

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. Salmon not removed from rop packaging before thawing Repeat Violation

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping from ac hand,reviewed onto floor in server area storage closet

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 drinking from cup with no lid. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Phone on chest freezer. Employee personal items on dry storage shelves. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior kitchen screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor/wall under three compartment sink, behind ice machine, throughout server area soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout bar area behind equipment heavily soiled

Basic - Floors in walk in cooler cracked, not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple Broken hotel pan lids

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bag in box soda and single service items stored in ac/electrical closet, open rafters with ducts and insulation above

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near rear kitchen door, behind ice machine

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of dirty/dusty ice machine between uses

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen have no shield

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan in kitchen soiled -dry storage shelves soiled

Basic - Reach-in cooler in server area, small black mini refrigerator and keg cooler in bar interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice tea bin uncovered in server area

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in Walk-in-Cooler Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Employee put gloves on without hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with operator. 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Two young children behind bar area upon my entering the building. Employee escorted them to proper guest area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Hallway storage closet housing single service items and bag in box sodas has open ceiling with open ac ducts and utility lines. -ceiling in kitchen damaged, not smooth and easily cleanable 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. Discussed with operator proper thawing method for ROP fish

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board

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 cup without lid on top of chest freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door does not seal when closed, large gap.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor behind line cooks equipment -beneath bag in box station in front liquor storage room -under sink and behind equipment in bar area

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles missing at rear kitchen door

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In ladies restroom.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Keg cooler behind bar.

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Broken equipment, old carpet, broken furniture

High Priority - Employee began working with equipment without first washing hands. Maintenance come and go in through the kitchen without him watching

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a reach in cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Shell ends over ready to eat meats and cheese. operator move the shell eggs to outside cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw chicken, Swiss cheese, sliced ham, homemade ranch dressing. Raw chicken, burgers , raw fish.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pineapple stored no floor in dry stockroom. Operator remove food from floor Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for sanitizer buckets . Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 400ppm. Operator inspector receptive sanitizer buckets to 100 ppm in the kitchen Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.fish, chicken and shrimp Operator date Marked foods in the Kitchen and in the walk-in cooler

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle in the bar area not labeled. Operated labeled spray bottle of time inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Operator cleaned out the microwave the top bottom and the sides Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By stove . Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator collected the wet towels the kitchen and put them into a sanitizer bucket Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Desserts . Operator dated foods in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator was storing Green scrubbing pads in hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach bottles. Operator labeled spray bottles in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Food stored on floor. 6 cans of nachos cheese sauce stored on floor operator moved food from floor in the dry stockroom. Corrected On-Site