SIERRA GRILLE

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed refried beans in walk in cooler dated 1-22-2026 See stop sale.

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0 ppm. Operator stated they were out of sanitizer. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed lemons in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs over cut lettuce and cut tomatoes. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on steam table Cooked steak (109F-120F - Hot Holding); Cooked chicken (109F-125F - Hot Holding). Manager will reheat steak and chicken. Observed in clear container Cooked steak (118F - Hot Holding) on prep table. Employee cut and placed steak in stainless pans. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large meat slicer soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink used to fill container up with water. Employee removed container and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. 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 apron next to boxes of tortillas. Employee removed and stored properly . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill soiled with grease.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed Propane tank hooked to black stone grill located in back room.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); House made ranch dressing (54F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 54F, and standing water at the bottom of cooler. Manager removed items and placed in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. Manager stated the ice machine is being worked on. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed employee food stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocado in reach in cooler with sticker still on. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed multiple spray cans of Raid labeled for household use only stored on shelf in back room. Employee will remove spray cans from premises. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); House made ranch dressing (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler has standing water inside cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Employee will place ice under items. Employee stated that product was placed on line at 10am. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of comet stored on shelf above cooking oil. Employee removed and stored properly . Corrected On-Site

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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles stored on prep table located in kitchen. Employee will remove and store properly.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless pans on dry storage rack wet nesting. Employee will remove and properly air dry. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor in front of soda storage rack. Employee will remove and store properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dry food containers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw chicken in walk in cooler. Manager removed raw shell eggs and stored properly in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler on cook line Cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Cooler has standing water at bottom of unit. Manager stated items were placed in cooler from walk in cooler at 11am. Manager placed ice bath on TCS items. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled located in back room. 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 phone stored on shelf above flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in door gasket in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers stored on dry rack with stickers still on after being cleaned.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service lids and open box of straws on floor of hallway at entrance of kitchen. Manager stored single service lids and straws properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cook line.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cut avocados in flip top cooler with stickers still on them. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not adequately stored properly to allow to dry. Manager placed mop properly to air dry. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Homemade roasted red peppers rojo salsa (54F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in a 12 quart container with lid on top and observed condensation under lid. Manager stated food was cooling in walk in cooler since yesterday. Stop sale issued. No ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient temperature reading at 51F. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area near cook line and prep area. Employee going in and out back door with maintenance person. Manager closed back door and attempts kill flying insects Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Homemade roasted red peppers rojo salsa (54F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in a 12 quart container with lid on top and observed condensation under lid. Manager stated food was cooling in walk in cooler since yesterday. Stop sale issued. No ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient temperature reading at 51F. Warning

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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Homemade roasted red peppers rojo salsa (54F - Cooling), stored in walk in cooler in a 12 quart container with lid on top and observed condensation under lid. Manager stated food was cooling in walk in cooler since yesterday. Stop sale issued. No ambient thermometer. Inspector ambient temperature reading at 51F.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has multiple food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training except for just one food handler employee with proof of training

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink stored on prep table on cook line next to food. Moved by manager. 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 stored on prep table on cook line next to food. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. First flip top make table lids handle on cook line with handle in disrepair Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler. Inspector ambient thermometer reading at 51F