ELLIE’S RESTAURANT

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Employee on front line wipe gloved hands on wiping cloth. Discussed proper hand washing with operator during time of inspection.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bag of raw fish stored over bags of french fries in reach in freezer next to front line fryers. Manager relocated all raw fish to an appropriate location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking for butter store on front service line. Manager added a time mark at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Tami Andrews.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired on February 1, 2022.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards and establishment with cut marks.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen logs of ground beef, burger patties, and marinated chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Located on prep table adjacent to walk in cooler.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on front line cook.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of multiple reach in freezers and reaching coolers are soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two bags of gyro meat thawing out on room temperature located outside of walk in cooler. Employee relocated meat into walk-in cooler for proper cooling. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet cloths not stored in sanitizer solution on front line cook.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottle with sauces not labeled in front line cook. Container of flour and sugar not labeled. Repeat Violation

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. 10 ppm operator fixed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Cooked deli meats stored with raw beef in reach in freezer, operator moved them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator was doing the process correctly but did not have a few items on their form. Operator corrected it by adding the other items to their list. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors have debris under shelving

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In dry storage and walk in cooler, discussed with operator proper storage. Sausage and chicken in walk in cooler, bags of onions and other dry goods on floor in dry storage.

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside reach in cooler

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open sports drink in walk in cooler over other public foods. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in coolers and reach in freezers. -Microwave soiled

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin no label

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over smoked sausages and cut vegetables in walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A roll of plastic food wraps stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Removed. 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. Cooked onion, cooked ground beef and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table at kitchen. Removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken and raw ground beef stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line.

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. Test 0ppm. Operator prime the sanitizer, ran dish machine again, test 100ppm. 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. Cooked onion, potato salad and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw bacon, raw ground beef and various food items in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Test 10ppm. Operator remade and test 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over whole green peppers in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of grit 122-134 F hot holding in steam well. Operator reheated, temp 171 F. Corrected On-Site

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 by email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler. Operator provided. 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. Cooked potato, cooked onion and various food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw fish, raw ground beef and other food items on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice well of soda machine. Operator moved handle up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked onion, cooked pepper and other food items in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over whole peppers and whole tomatoes in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of pooled egg 60 F in reach-in cooler. Operator stated that it was stored on cook line for 30 minutes during busy hour, recommended time control. Corrective Action Taken

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer blade and blade guard soiled with old food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling water with sanitizing bucket in handwash sink at front service area.

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onion, cooked potatoes and various cooked/prepped items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked potato, peeled onion and various food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Mop sink soiled with soil like substance.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked bell pepper and other cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate with no handle to scooping home fries. Repeat Violation

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. Operator discussed drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach-in coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish area, dry storage and kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw ground beef and a case of sausage patties on floor in walk-in cooler. Cooking oils on floor in dry storage. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

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. Potato salad, cooked sausage and sausage gravy in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Serving plate use to scoop home fries. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee has no hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in coolers gaskets torn on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Time Extended

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. Cooked burger and potato salad in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dry storage floor. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Under dish machine area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee shoes and cloths stored in dry food storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine around nozzles soiled with mold like substance at front counter. Hood filters heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-14: Time Extended