LAVENDER CAFE & BISTRO

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. After three attempts at the surface of the plate Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from screw top water bottle and failed to wash hands prior to returning to work with food. Discussed hard washing with operator and observed proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside small ice machine in barista station. Warning

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Bacon and Turkish sausage slacking at room temperature. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside reach in freezers outside back door Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three pair of tongs hanging on oven handle. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Unprotected reach in freezer a customer/nonsecure area. Two reach in freezers outside back door are unsecured and not lockable. Warning

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 (Chlorine 00ppm); operator set up three compartment sink: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 07-31-2024 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2024 Admin Complaint

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes per operator, made 24 hours prior, not date marked. Warning

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. Sanitizer container was empty and chemicals were set up incorrectly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator corrected all issues to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw fish in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked and cooled hashed potatoes (73 F - Cold Holding) on cooks line counter. Operator stated had been removed from refrigerator less than one hour prior. Operator returned to cooler to cool Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach cleaner stored with clean plates and utensils. Operator removed. 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. Warning

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 Form DBPR HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in front reach in cooler with beverages served to guests. Operator removed all personal food. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walls around three compartment sink. Warning