Brooksville, Hernando County

OPINIONS LOUNGE

19201 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville, FL 34601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Dec 9, 2024
City
Brooksville
County
Hernando
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 23407209

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken tenders stored above raw shrimp. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23407206

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. Emailed digital copy to operator Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23407211

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23407208

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Keana Cody Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23407210

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

11-26-1

Detail 23407207

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. 2 cooks 2 servers Emailed digital copy to operator Warning

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22684901

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 22684898

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over cooked chicken wings in Reach-in-Cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 22684899

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. Quart of half and half in bar area not dated with date of opening

31A-11-4

Detail 22684902

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink being used as dump sink.

36-24-5

Detail 22684900

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area under shelves Repeat Violation

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 22341415

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored above celery in walk in cooler -raw ground beef stored on top of cases of beer in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22341413

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Single door white freezer behind kitchen rusted, seal soiled/damaged

08B-38-4

Detail 22341414

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket on floor in beer cooler

36-24-5

Detail 22341412

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In rear beer storage area of kitchen under shelves, hole in wall. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22341416

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

01B-01-4

Detail 21972620

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Green and red bell peppers can dented at seam 6lb 6.5oz

41-10-4

Detail 21972628

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored above clean dish drying table. Discussed with operator options to rearrange chemicals.

02C-03-5

Detail 21972625

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. Half and half not date marked.

11-27-4

Detail 21972616

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21972626

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink near ice machine. Operator added towels. Paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen near walk in beer cooler unable to dispense paper towels. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21972622

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

22-20-5

Detail 21972619

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On guard and upper side of ice machine interior.

08B-20-4

Detail 21972629

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of red and green peppers dented at seam not segregated. Operator voluntarily disposed of can. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21972627

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and coffee on prep table above deep fryer oil. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21972624

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line without hair restraint. Employee put hat on. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 21972621

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

36-24-5

Detail 21972615

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area, below sodas along cove molding. Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 21972617

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over single door reach in freezer. Discussed alternative locations with operator to install.

31B-04-4

Detail 21972614

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink near ice machine. No sign at hand sink behind bar. Operator added sign. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21972623

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Single door freezer in rear of establishment soiled and rust stained.

33-16-4

Detail 21972630

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 21972618

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic utensils not stored inverted. Unwrapped straws stored in bar caddy on bar in reach of customers.

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-11-4

Detail 21395693

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Warn flooring by cooks line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21395694

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of beer on the floor of the In walk-in. Operator moved beef from floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21395692

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry stockroom area. Below pineapple juice.

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 21050136

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, burgers , cheese. Operator had food properly date marked.

08B-49-4

Detail 21050137

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee DQ blizzard in door of Frigidaire reach in freezer,. Operator removed beverages from reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31B-02-4

Detail 20774391

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser by beer walk in cooler not working. Manager fixed to properly dispense paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20774390

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles by triple sink. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20774395

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

08B-42-4

Detail 20774388

Basic - Food stored outside. Freezer outside of establishment by back door. Freezer has chicken and other food items in it. Manager moved all items inside establishment. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 20774394

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

36-24-5

Detail 20774393

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by soda syrups in back storage area.

31B-04-4

Detail 20774389

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's bathroom. Manager displayed hand wash sign. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20774392

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster.

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-02-5

Detail 20358488

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. Ham, turkey, chili, cooked beef Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Ham, cheese sauce, cooked onions and peppers, canned mushrooms, no date. Discussed date marking with staff. Time Extended