Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
36-11-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors underneath fryer and in front of dish 3-compartment not smooth or durable. Repeat Violation
13 S MONROE AVE, Arcadia, FL 34266
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors underneath fryer and in front of dish 3-compartment not smooth or durable. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep table in the kitchen, grooved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in front of the dish machine is not durable or smooth. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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 tomato sauce in the reach in cooler not date marked, owner put a lane and date on it. 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. Observed the only two employees without proof of their training. Warning
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine at the front counter. Warning
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep table in the kitchen, grooved. Warning
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys on the prep shelf in food prep area, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in front of the dish machine is not durable or smooth. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed the reach in freezer in back of kitchen with ice build up. Repeat Violation Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef on top of chocolate pudding in reach in cooler located in back of kitchen, operator moved to different shelve. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed three bottles of lemon juice stored next to a bottle of cleaner on a shelve under the handwashing sink in kitchen. Observed a bottle of CLR cleaner on the ice machine, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove separated and damaged from the wall behind the dish machine and sink. Repeat Violation
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in front of three compartment sink, not smooth.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer located back of kitchen. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris in between the fryer and behind cooking equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed grease buildup between fryers. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed front counter, where the hand sink is, hole in the wall on both sides. Also observed wall damaged across from the chest freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two lights in the kitchen area, not shielded. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Emergency order recommended
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack egg shells, no hand wash. Cook washed hands after education. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed over reach in freezer, operator took down. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of raid and other pesticides near triple sink. Warning
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor behind chest freezer. Warning
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter butter cups were at 66F, operator removed and put in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in crock pot on counter at 117F . Employee turned up dial. 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. Observed no employee agreements, printed for operator and signed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under three compartment sink, and other areas, coving missing and not properly attached to wall. Warning
Basic - Dead roaches on premises.Observed 1 dead roach behind chest freezer on floor Warning
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris in between the fryer and behind cooking equipment. Warning
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed front counter, where the hand sink is, hole in the wall on both sides. Also observed wall damaged across from the chest freezer Warning
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the glass top chest freezer. Warning
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two lights in the kitchen area, not shielded. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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. Last employee hired with no responsibility to report form signed. Employee signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese. Operator moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small refrigerator freezer at back door area (); pudding (44F - Cold Holding); cream (44F - Cold Holding) operator moved items to another refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty spoon in handsink at front counter and dark liquid in sink as evidence of sink being used as dump sink. Manager reviewed proper procedure with waitstaff. Corrected On-Site
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. They bserved one employee started a few weeks ago and form not signed on first day of hire. Operator gave form to employee who read signed and dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.chute at drink dispenser.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured items. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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 chlorine at dishmachine at 25ppm corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter held on counter at 78F. Operator states batter is held on counter until end of breakfast and then discarded. Breakfast is from 7 am to 1045am . Operator using time as a public health control. Form provided at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical over containers of cocoa and oil at back door. Removed chemicals to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop on flour with handle in food. Corrected by moving scoop to side of container out of food. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cups on holder at front counter not protected from above contamination. Operator added lid to top cup. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at front counter at 0ppm. Employee added more bleach to 100ppm Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.corned beef dated 7/14/22 discarded. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corned beef dated 7/14/22
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer chemicals and chemical wipes stored on prep table surface and spray bottle pointed towards and over potatoes. Manager moved chemicals. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cookline area. Manager has it on his list to do. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at back dessert fridge. Manager put on his to purchase list for todays order. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in water at kitchen prep sink. Water not running out and down drain. Temperature above 41F. Manager stated chicken was in water less than 1 hour .removed to immediately cook. Corrective Action Taken
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed waitress use cold only to wash hands at front counter. Advised employee and rewatched hands. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open container of eggplant stored under box of raw liver. Rearranged freezer. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch beard covering and readjust contacting beard and cloth covering the continue to cook without washing hands and changing gloves. Cook was advised and corrected by washing hands and adding new gloves. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer , using unapproved sanitizer on food contact surfaces. Operator dumped and will use chlorine in sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Hole in tile at cookline.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at outside storage building. Lid not tight fitting.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pie spatulas stored in room temp water at pie case. Corrected by sending all through dishwas and will store spatulas in pie case with pies. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed clean dishes drying on towel covered racks at dishwasher area.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cups in dispenser with no cover on top. Manager added lid to uppermost cup to protect. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed washed vegetables stored over and with ready to eat vegetables and other ready to eat foods.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour on unmarked container. Sugar container at front counter.
Food-Licensing Inspection
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored in top portion of make table over washed cut potatoes food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Operator moved the potatoes from underneath raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at Make Table. Operator removed the beverage container. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of vegetable frying oil underneath prep sink at kitchen. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site