Alva, Lee County

TAKE OUT CAFETERIA

21870 PALM BEACH BLVD, Alva, FL 33920

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Mar 19, 2026
City
Alva
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-14-4

Detail 24453920

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked eggs in reach-in cooler in dining area. The manager discarded cracked eggs. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24453921

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler behind front counter serving station. The manager is moving the ham and pork to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24453925

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled behind front counter.

03F-10-5

Detail 24453923

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health form for items in front and rear display case. Corrective Action Taken

14-74-7

Detail 24453924

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter serving station ambient temperature 49F. The manager stated a work request has been placed for reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 24453918

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter serving station gasket torn.

33-23-4

Detail 24453926

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

10-17-4

Detail 24453919

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The operator removed the knife from under the sandwich maker. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24453922

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour and rice.

21-04-4

Detail 24453917

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 24068454

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on the cookline.

12B-02-4

Detail 24068456

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cup of espresso on the shelf above the make table on the cook line. Operator discarded cup. Corrected On-Site

08B-42-4

Detail 24068452

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed bottles of lemon juice stored outside under prep table. Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 24068449

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease waste receptacle on concrete blocks in the dirt/grass area behind the dumpster. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24068453

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between the top of shelf and the shelf bracket above the make table. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24068455

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 handle in contact with flour in the bulk use bin.

23-03-4

Detail 24068457

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24068451

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tamales in walk in freezer frozen and not covered.

14-17-4

Detail 24068450

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 23692241

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-17-5

Detail 23692240

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked by rear exit door in the kitchen.

08B-42-4

Detail 23692244

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed canned tomato sauce to red outside under metal table. Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 23692238

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease dumpster not on solid concrete pad next to dumpster. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23692243

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 handle in contact with flour in use bulk bin.

23-03-4

Detail 23692242

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23692239

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in walk in freezer not covered, operator covered with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 23552355

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of training for all employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Observed proof of training for some employee. Operator will obtain Certified Food Manager training within 30 days of licensing and will obtain Food handler training within 60 days of hire. Time Extended

33-23-4

Detail 23552356

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap sitting on concrete blocks in grass/dirt area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 21

03D-01-5

Detail 23548058

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed chicken quarters at ambient room temperature at 126F, operator moved to oven for heating. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 23548057

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed server change gloves without washing hands. Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 23548066

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server touch face then handle food without washing hands or changing gloves. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23548062

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in direct contact with pork bellies on walk in cooler. Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 23548047

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 small flying insect landed on a shelf by the grill by the back door. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23548059

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping outside building on top of lime juice marinade mix. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23548052

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 doz. eggs at ambient 55F in reach in cooler according to the operator for 1 hour and a half, operator Moved to cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-04-5

Detail 23548060

High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork shoulder hot holding on service line at 129F, operator moved to heat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23548055

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23548046

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic pitcher stored in hand wash sink on cook line. Warning

02D-06-5

Detail 23548056

Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed puffed wheat at service counter only labeling in Spanish. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 23548053

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed towels at handwashing sink not dispensing. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23548061

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. Observed no proof of training for all employees. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23548054

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee music speaker on reach in cooler. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23548063

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair protection, operator put on hairnet. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 23548049

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed lime marinade juice stored on table outside behind restaurant. Observed pork butts stored outside. Warning

33-23-4

Detail 23548064

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap sitting on concrete blocks in grass/dirt area. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23548065

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near stacked ovens. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23548051

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork butts in walk in freezer not covered or in protective container. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23548050

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork cases thawing on table behind building, operator moved boxes to walk on cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23548048

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Warning

46-04-4

Detail 23548067

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire exit door in dining area locked. Corrected On-Site

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 7Total: 7

23-24-4

Detail 23214255

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on reach in cooler door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed food debris on reach in cooler door handles. Time Extended

14-71-4

Detail 23214260

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on 3 door stand up cooler to hold glass in place. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed duct tape on 3 door stand up cooler to hold glass in place. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23214259

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cookline under and behind equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed floor soiled on cookline under and behind equipment. Time Extended

08B-42-4

Detail 23214254

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cans of food stored outside under a metal table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed cans of food stored outside under a metal table. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23214258

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in and walk in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed soiled gaskets on reach in and walk in coolers. Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23214257

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23214256

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in cook line area with build up of grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed wall in cook line area with build up of grease. Time Extended

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 23170818

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in restaurant not landing on food contact surface. Business is open and operating. Warning

01B-14-4

Detail 23170821

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 egg in reach in cooler in bulk eggs holding container. Operator discarded egg. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 23170822

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser on cook line not dispensing towels, operator fixed dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23170819

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on reach in cooler door handles. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 23170825

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on 3 door stand up cooler to hold glass in place. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23170817

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cookline under and behind equipment. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23170816

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of frozen yuca stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 23170815

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cans of food stored outside under a metal table. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23170820

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in and walk in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23170824

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23170823

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in cook line area with build up of grease. Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-13-5

Detail 22944563

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. observed no proof of training for some employees. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. Time Extended

08B-42-4

Detail 22944562

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cans of tomato paste stored outside under prep table Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Observed cans of tomato paste stored outside under prep table. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22944564

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22944565

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in walk in freezer not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Observed Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in walk in freezer not covered. Time Extended

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

08A-17-6

Detail 22935408

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed non commercially packaged raw beef over un wrapped raw potato patties in reach in freezer. Operator corrected by moving beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22935417

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pork sitting on counter at 65F. Operator discarded pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22935419

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed side of pork at 65 degrees sitting on cart on the cookline. Operator discarded pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22935413

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener stored above reach in cooler on cook line with build up of food debris. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22935420

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink removed from location next to 3 compartment sink. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22935421

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. observed no proof of training for some employees. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22935422

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of brown mold like substance on interior chute of ice machine. Operator cleaned while inspection was on going. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22935416

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage next to slicer on front counter prep table. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22935409

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of food in walk in cooler not stored at least 6" off the floor. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 22935411

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cans of tomato paste stored outside under prep table Repeat Violation Warning

36-68-5

Detail 22935415

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build up of grease on hood unit. Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22935418

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between metal shelf and shelf by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22935412

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22935414

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in walk in freezer not covered. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22935407

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases of pork thawed on prep table outside behind the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

46-04-4

Detail 22935410

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire exit in dining room door locked.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-04-5

Detail 22753629

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken in the walk in refrigerator stored above unwashed Squash. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed raw chicken in the walk in refrigerator stored above unwashed Squash. Time Extended

41-10-4

Detail 22753635

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of winded stored on shelve next to sauce across from 3 door refrigerator in the front of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed bottle of windex stored on shelve next to sauce across from 3 door refrigerator in the front of the kitchen Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 22753624

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 22753628

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food handlers training was expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed some food handlers training was expired. Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22753630

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used in the sugar bulk bin as a scoop. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed no handle bowl used in the sugar bulk bin as a scoop. Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22753631

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in door handles in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed build up of food debris on reach in door handles in the kitchen. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22753627

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of grease on ceilings and vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed accumulation of grease on ceilings and vents Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 22753633

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plantains in walk in freezer not at least 6 inches off the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed plantains in walk in freezer not at least 6 inches off Time Extended

36-68-5

Detail 22753625

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on hood and hood vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed accumulation of grease on hood and hood vents Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22753632

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers inside reach in or walk in refrigeration units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed no ambient thermometers inside reach in or walk in refrigeration units Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22753634

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents above cookline soiled heavily with grease buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed hood vents above cookline soiled heavily with grease buildup Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22753626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with build up of food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with build up of food debris. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22753636

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored empanadas in walk in freezer not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed stored empanadas in walk in freezer not covered. Time Extended

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 12Total: 21

12A-07-5

Detail 22752763

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator put on gloves without washing hands before beginning working with food. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 22752747

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken in the walk in refrigerator stored above unwashed Squash. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22752757

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork hot holding at 129F for less than 4 hours, operating put pork back in oven to heat up to 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22752752

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of winded stored on shelve next to sauce across from 3 door refrigerator in the front of the kitchen. Warning

16-22-4

Detail 22752748

Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Observed no proper way to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes correctly. Operator removed 3 compartment sink and replaced with 2 compartment sink. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 22752764

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22752754

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food handlers training was expired. Warning

16-28-4

Detail 22752759

Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed 3 compartment sink replaced with a two compartment sink. Warning

27-02-4

Detail 22752746

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed no current well inspection report. Operator emailed copy of most recent well report. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22752750

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used in the sugar bulk bin as a scoop. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22752753

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in door handles in the kitchen. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22752745

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of grease on ceilings and vents. Warning

08B-32-4

Detail 22752761

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed food being prepared outside behind the restaurant. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22752755

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plantains in walk in freezer not at least 6 inches off the floor. Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 22752751

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cans of tomato paste, bottled water, bread, lime juice. Being stored outside under prep table. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 22752756

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on hood and hood vents. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22752744

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers inside reach in or walk in refrigeration units. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22752758

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents above cookline soiled heavily with grease buildup. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22752749

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with build up of food debris. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22752762

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored empanadas in walk in freezer not covered. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22752760

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen cases of pork being thawed outside on table behind the restaurant. Warning

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 17

12A-07-5

Detail 22347161

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee working with food change gloves without washing hands.

08A-02-6

Detail 22347155

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef not commercially packaged above ready to eat plantains in reach in freezer.

08A-20-5

Detail 22347166

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw pork in walk in refrigerator.

01B-02-5

Detail 22347157

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 15 pounds raw fish cold holding at 67F.

03A-02-5

Detail 22347163

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish 67F cold holding in reach in refrigerator at 12:00.

22-02-4

Detail 22347153

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on back line roll top refrigerator soiled with food debris.

16-37-1

Detail 22347167

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.

23-24-4

Detail 22347168

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in and walk in door handles and gaskets soiled with food debris on line and outside.

13-07-4

Detail 22347154

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches.

08B-32-4

Detail 22347162

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed fresh garlic being run through an electric grinder outside the back door.

08B-47-4

Detail 22347158

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed milk in plastic containers not stored 6 inches off floor in walk in cooler.

33-23-4

Detail 22347156

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease container not on concrete pad out side of restaurant.

10-17-4

Detail 22347152

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between metal peeling shelf on spice shelf. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 22347164

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer located in reach in refrigerators.

23-03-4

Detail 22347159

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 22347165

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.

06-01-5

Detail 22347160

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at ambient air temperature in rear outside of building. Food moved immediately to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21900164

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed sliced tomatoes in deeper pan. Raw pork bellie 72F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed pork in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21900168

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21900171

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.

41-17-4

Detail 21900169

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21900174

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 21900172

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. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21900173

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21900170

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraints. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21900167

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 21900165

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 21900175

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 21900166

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

14-09-4

Detail 21635741

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board is heavily worn with cut marks. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21635743

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint cooking food.

08B-32-4

Detail 21635747

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed 2 boxes of pork thawing outside on a prep table. Operator moved boxes to cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21635740

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of beans on floor at time of inspection. Operator move bag to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 21635744

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator removed to clean. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21635745

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21635746

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed built up of grease on hood above fryers and under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21635742

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at air temperature. Operator moved food to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 20716851

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked food in walkin cooler

03B-01-6

Detail 20716850

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 118°F hot holding in steam table.

31B-03-4

Detail 20716852

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

24-24-4

Detail 20716857

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Pans stored outside

14-09-4

Detail 20716853

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-12-5

Detail 20716856

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.

08B-32-4

Detail 20716847

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Pork thawing outside Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 20716848

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20716849

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching in flour bin

22-08-4

Detail 20716860

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

23-03-4

Detail 20716861

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with grease. As well as floor under cookline

12B-13-4

Detail 20716859

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

06-01-5

Detail 20716855

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at air temp

21-12-4

Detail 20716854

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 20716858

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spraybottle pf water unlabeled

Aug 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 20417239

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cutting board washed but not sanitized. Cutting board removed to be sanitized Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20417243

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork in walkin cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 20417242

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 45°F in reachin cooler in hallway. Product moved to walkin cooler Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20417244

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains cooked 110°F hot holding in steam table. Plantains removed to be reheated Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20417238

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by food cart Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20417241

Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin cooler

10-01-5

Detail 20417240

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching in sugar bin Corrected On-Site