THE COVE AT COMPASS LAKE

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new add on to the kitchen. Observed hood system and underneath the hood observed two electrical fryers ,one flat top grill connected to a 20lbs Lp gas tank,and a low boy reach in cooler. Two reach in coolers. Three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-03: Time Extended

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle hanging on hand sink by bar area.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen area no soap at hand sink

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed make table cutting board with deep cut marks and black mold-like substance.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 unlabeled containers: 1 with brown powdery substance, 1 with red powdery substance. Manager labeled containers as shrimp batter and Cajun seasoning at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink behind bar. Owner brought paper towels to hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Screen in window torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen in window near back entry door to outdoor cooking area.

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back screened in area for cooking not sealed from vermin. Observed gap between main building and and screened in area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp pulled to thaw sitting at room temperature not under refrigeration or running water improper method.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed drink mixers in box stored on floor in back storage area.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in chemical storage area.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes in box stored on floor in back storage area. Observed drink mix for soda machine stored on floor next to drink machine.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink behind bar.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo boxes in kitchen not inverted for protection.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.