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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut melon agua fresca had two dead bees floating in the product. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melon Agua Fresca held at improper temperature. Operator iced product to bring temperature down. Melon Agua Fresca (69F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken in the front display held at improper temperature. Operator turned up temperature on the unit. fried chicken (119F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol was stored above and with single-service food containers above the three-compartment sink. Operator moved to proper storage. Gas cans containing gasoline were stored immediately next to bottles of lemon juice in the outside storage shed. Corrected On-Site 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 signs to Operator. Warning

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 form to Operator. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed red Solo Cup stored in a pan of rice in the reach-in cooler. Two large pots of salsa in the walk-in cooler had metal pans with no handles stored in the product, located in the walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives stored on soiled and rusted knife block above the three-compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the facility. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in multiple areas. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Large bag of sugar stored on the floor at the front. Two large pots of salsa were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at prep table has peeling paint. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator. Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior doors are propped open. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Electric hand tools were stored directly above food in the outdoor storage shed. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-01-23 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: License is expired. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed. Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No chemical test kit present. Time extended to give Operator time to order test kits. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No proof of training available. Time extended to allow Operator time to have employees complete required training. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives at the three compartment sink were stored on a heavily soiled knife block. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Knife block has food debris deep in the crevices. Time extended to give Operator time to repair/replace. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Vertical spit, used for hot holding, was in disrepair with severely shredded screens. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Vertical spit present, but not in use during this visit. Time extended to give Operator time to repair/replace. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front doors are propped open to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Doors are propped open. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in the outdoor shed with tools, paint, gasoline and chemicals. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Single service articles are still stored improperly with paint, chemicals and gasoline in the outdoor shed. Time extended to allow Operator time to correct this issue. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Open, uncovered box of dried peppers were stored in the outdoor shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Peppers are covered, but stored with chemicals, gasoline and tools. Time extended. Time Extended

High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Employee was chopping raw chicken directly next to ready-to-eat raw radishes. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-01-23 Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Agua fresca, made with fresh cut cantaloupe, was stored at room temperature. aqua fresca/cantaloupe (55F - Cold Holding) Red salsa was stored piled above the load line in the reach-in make table at 51F. red salsa (cooked) (51F - Cold Holding) Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken in the front display measured 105F. Operator stated it was in service 3 hours and turned up the heat in the unit. fried chicken (105F - Hot Holding) Cooked beef double-panned holding on the grill measured 110F. Operator placed food back on the grill and rapidly reheated to 160F. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint, gasoline, ant bait stored with single service articles, spices and dried peppers in the outdoor shed. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning

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. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large stockpot of green salsa was in the grocery cooler with a pan stored in the product/used as a scoop. Warning

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean knives at the three compartment sink were stored on a heavily soiled knife block. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee cell phones-on food contact surfaces. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Vertical spit, used for hot holding, was in disrepair with severely shredded screens. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two large stock pots of salsa were stored in the grocery store walk-in cooler. Raw chicken was in a bucket on the floor in the prep area. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front doors are propped open to the outside. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in the outdoor shed with tools, paint, gasoline and chemicals. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Open, uncovered box of dried peppers were stored in the outdoor shed. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen, raw chicken was in a bucket on the floor in the kitchen thawing at room temperature. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 small flying insects in front service and drink prep area, in main kitchen 2 small flying insects observed. This is a repeat violation from 12/14/2022 and 3/9/2022. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: 6 small flying insects observed in front service and drink prep area. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. This is a repeat violation from 12/14/2022. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. In front kitchen drink preparation area, no cove molding. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under and around handwash sink in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front kitchen and connection between front kitchen and back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink draining into bucket. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Handwash sink connected to drain, water not draining from sink. Time Extended

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased approved chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. This is a repeat violation from 12/14/2022. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 small flying insects in front service and drink prep area, in main kitchen 2 small flying insects observed. This is a repeat violation from 12/14/2022 and 3/9/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under grill on cook line, cooked beef (81F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator returned cooked beef to reach-in cooler for quick cooling. Corrective Action Taken 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 HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. This is a repeat violation from 12/14/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Warning

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. In front kitchen drink preparation area, no cove molding. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under and around handwash sink in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front kitchen and connection between front kitchen and back kitchen. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink draining into bucket. Warning

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Warning

High Priority - Gyro meat cone in a broiler that is turned off. Per operator device is normally turned manually. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insect flying in main cook line area. 7 small flying insects by handwash sink in customer area. 3 small flying insects in shared storage room next to cook line. This is a repeat violation from 3/9/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found one roach on cook line next to grill. This is a repeat violation from 3/9/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In back shared storage room, approximately seventy rodent droppings on bottom front shelves right side, 20 on upper shelves right side. , on left side across from shelves, approximately 20 rodent droppings under drink storage, in back left corner, five droppings on top of boxes. Warning

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

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/ 4 cooks handling food, no certified food manager present. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions stored on floor in back shared storage area. Buckets of onions, sauces stored on floor in main kitchen. This is a repeat violation from 3/9/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Tripe thawing at room temperature in back shared storage area, no longer frozen solid in parts. Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster lid left open. This is a repeat violation from 3/9/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Large doors into customers entrance left propped open during service. This is a repeat violation from 3/9/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. To far right of restaurant, customer self service buffet not protected from customer contamination. This is a repeat violation from 1/3/2022 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: Time extension given to allow operator time to install proper protection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. This is a repeat violation from 1/3/2022 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Large entrance into establishment not closed or screened in, opens directly into kitchen and dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: Time extension given to allow operator time to protect outer openings. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service cups and plates stored on floor of outside storage shed. This is a repeat violation from 1/3/2022 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands in triple sink and donned gloves to cut lemons. Discussed with operator proper hand washing procedure. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In far left dry storage area, 17 live small flying insects observed. In main kitchen, three small flying insects observed. In customer self service area in front of restaurant, 5 small flying insects observed. This is a repeat violation from 1/3/2022. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Above prep line reach-in cooler, one live roach observed on pipe near ceiling. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. To far right of restaurant, customer self service buffet not protected from customer contamination. This is a repeat violation from 1/3/2022 Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In customer self service buffet: cut tomatoes salsa made in house (71F - Cold Holding); blended cups of tomatoes salsa made in house (68F - Cold Holding) per operator for one hour. Operator moved both items to different cooler for rapid cooling and cold holding. This is a repeat violation from 1/3/2022. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ This is a repeat violation from 1/3/2022. Warning

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. One food handler with training present cooking. Two food handlers employed more than 60 days per operator no training. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In pipes above prep line near ceiling 2 dead roaches observed. Near entrance to kitchen above cooking equipment, 1 dead roach observed. Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. In far left storage area, bucket of raw chicken in ice stored on floor. In prep area, bucket of onions and lemons stored on floor. This is a repeat violation from 1/3/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. This is a repeat violation from 1/3/2022 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink for establishment. This is a repeat violation from 1/3/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Large entrance into establishment not closed or screened in, opens directly into kitchen and dry storage. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service cups and plates stored on floor of outside storage shed. This is a repeat violation from 1/3/2022 Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Salad bar for customer self service at far right of establishment lacking proper protection from contamination. This is a repeat violation from 2/16/2021. Discussed with operator options for proper food protection at this station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine sanitizer test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training expired on 10/6/2021, all other food handlers employed less than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of raw chicken and buckets of housemade drinks stored on floor in far left storage room of kitchen. This is a repeat violation from 2/16/2021 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Buckets of housemade drinks stored on floor in far left storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Large amount of accumulated garbage surrounding dumpster area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Per operator, outdoor mop sink was removed during painting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor of outside storage shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Six small flying insects observed in far left side storage room next to kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2021 Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables salad in glass door reach-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from 2/16/2021 Warning

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Salad bar for customer self service at far right of establishment lacking proper protection from contamination. This is a repeat violation from 2/16/2021. Discussed with operator options for proper food protection at this station. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, cooked ground beef (99F - Hot holding) for four hours. Cooked ground beef is being held at ambient temperature. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, shredded mozzarella cheese (59 - Cold Holding) for less than 2 hours per operator. Operator returned the cheese to reach-in cooler for quick cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, cooked ground beef (99F - Hot holding) for four hours. Cooked ground beef is being held at ambient temperature. Warning

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink far right of kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at far right of kitchen. Operator placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training expired on 10/6/2021, all other food handlers employed less than 60 days. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of raw chicken and buckets of housemade drinks stored on floor in far left storage room of kitchen. This is a repeat violation from 2/16/2021 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Large amount of accumulated garbage surrounding dumpster area. Warning

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Per operator, outdoor mop sink was removed during painting. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor of outside storage shed. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken thawing in standing water. Operator moved raw chicken in sink under running water. Corrected On-Site Warning