THE PATIO CAFE RESTAURANT

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. Observed employee go outside and return to food prep with no hand wash. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler observed Raw shell eggs being stored over sauerkraut. Operator moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at utility sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to utility sink faucet. Operator replaced vacuum breaker. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Menu contains poached eggs with no secondary designation like an asterisk. Operator began marking menus with a marker. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles at dishwasher area and outside. This is a repeat violation from 8-20-25 Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on front line. Operator moved tongs to a utensil container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cooks line in standing water 126F. Operator turned up heat. This is a repeat violation from 8-20-26 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign observed ar Hand washing sink on cooks front line. This is a repeat violation from 8-20-25 Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed in produce cooler, very dimly lit. This is a repeat violation from 8-20-25 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Hidden raw/undercooked ingredient with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. Poached eggs offered on menu with no secondary reminder that consumer advisory applies. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: No secondary reminder observed this visit Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher Hand washing sink observed no paper towels or soap. Operator replenished soap and paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand washing sink sign near fryer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Produce cooler very dimly lit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored near clean cups in the server area. The operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored near a box of bananas. The operator properly stored the chemicals. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. The operator cleaned the can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed glass bowls with no handle used as scoops for rice, flour, and sugar. The operator removed the bowls from the foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of fish stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed plastic bottles of apple juice stored on the floor in the server station. The operator properly stored the fish and apple juice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation on the cook line.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage shed. The operator properly stored the boxes. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with oatmeal.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw foods. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash 53F cold hold, Swiss cheese 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator put egg wash in deeper pan and lids put on top of cheese. Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at bar. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. 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. Observed precooked sauces, stuffing, and meats not date marked in walk cooler. Educated operator on the importance of date marking foods. Operator date marked foods before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense mashed potatoes. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraints when working with food. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving near air handler for ac unit.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping lids closed. Operator closed lids. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are multiple items that were prepared on site with no date marking in the walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles in the dish washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The right hand door of the two door reach in cooler by the oven gas exposed insulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals improperly stored on shelf with food. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill container with water. Educated employee and operator. Employee instructed on proper use of hand wash sink. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towels. 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. Observed multiple gravy's, sauces and soups not date marked. Made Saturday per operator. Operator provided dates. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for 10 employees.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle in bowl in granola. Operator removed for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 canisters not secured. Operator secured canisters.. . Repeat 7/21/2023 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat 7/21/2023. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs thawing in standing water. Water kept being turned off, operator corrected and educated employees on proper storage.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage.. Repeat 2/14/2023, 9/15/2022 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Observed tongs still on door handle. Operator moved for cleaning and proper storage. Time Extended 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. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm. Operator contacted company for service and set up manual sanitation. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes and not washing hands before handling clean. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Operator educated employee and rewashed dishes. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) educated operator even though flip top is open product sill has to be below 41F. Operator stated placed in flip top less than 4hours ago. Operator moved to cooler on ice for quick cooling.. Repeat 6/27/2021, 12/14/2021, 4/14/2022 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with bucket of water in dish wash area. Educated dishwasher on proper use and storage of bucket of water and operator removed bucket to allow access to hand wash sink.. Repeat 12/14/2021, 4/14/2022. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink on cook line and dish area. Operator provided paper towel.. Repeat 12/14/2021, 4/14/2022. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line and dish area. Operator provided soap.. Repeat 4/14/2022 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open drink above cook line. Operator removed drink.. Repeat 4/14/2022 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. Observed employee cell phones above cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in front wait station area. Operator removed for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese at 50F on cook line less than 4 hours per operator. Operator removed for quick cooling and replaced with correct pans. Repeat 6/17/2021, 12/14/2021.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored in dry storage area near other food. Operator moved for proper storage. Repeat 12/14/2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with blocked with bucket of water. Operator removed to allow access to sink.. Repeat 12/14/2021 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in dish wash area. Operator provided paper towel. Repeat 12/14/2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at cook line. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean knives stored on dirty wooden hanging knife block.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water on prep table. Employee moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed knives stored on a wooden block not smooth and easily cleanable.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed container with no handle used to dispense sour cream dressing. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near cook line. Repeat 12/14/2021 Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes 78°F cold hold less than 4 hours. Cooked potatoes placed on grill to reheat for hot holding. Observed cut cabbage 48°F in outside walk in cooler. Cut cabbage moved to working walk in cooler cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items at bar. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in handwash sink in dishwash area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwash area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishwash area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen and bar. Corrected On-Site

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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse and coats stored on shelving near food items in dry storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in corner near ac air handling unit in kitchen.

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline, beverage/wait station, restrooms, and bar.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen turkey thawing in standing water. Operator turned on flowing water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin. Corrected On-Site