THE PLACE

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of peeled tomatoes, and 3 dented cans of artichoke hearts. Operator segregated cans to return for credit. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee beverage in the reach in cooler by the side salad prep area.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut pineapple at 58F and cut strawberries at 69F. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut pineapple at 58F and cut strawberries at 69F

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes in the dry storage area with water between the containers.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make cooler next to the fryer not working. Operator stated the parts are on order. Corrective Action Taken

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 handle of scoop in contact with the Panko bread crumbs.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on the cook line in standing water of 117F.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored uncooked pizzas not covered.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on the cook-line, operator replaced towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Red Drum fish thawing in processing commercially prepared rop. Operator is removing the fish from the bags. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on counter in kitchen cook line area, not stored in sanitizing solution.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of dented roasted red peppers on the top shelf in dry storage area leading into the walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current Food and Beverage license not displays only saw the ABT license posted.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with a watch and bracelets on their wrist, other than one plain single ring. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guards.

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed light shining through the door jamb on the hinge side of the kitchen door directly leading outside to the right hand side of the kitchen as you walk in the main door.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook at line not wash hands when changing gloves.

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

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table behind salad station. Operator moved bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on can opener blade. Operator moved can opener for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

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.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brownish substance inside ice machine lid in the kitchen.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with a watch on their hand.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and cornstarch bulk bins not labeled. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed floor fan in front of hand wash sink next to fryer station. Operator moved fan. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup used as scoop in corn meal. Operator removed cup Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed music speaker next to microwave oven on countertop. Operator moved speaker. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no beard guard.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoop on top of flour bin. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil on grill in standing water at 98F. Chef moved to dishwasher. 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. Observed no clean up plan for bodily fluids. emailed and printed operator form. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust like staining on interior of ice machines.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw fish on sheet tray un covered in freezer.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1-28 oz can of Fire Roasted peppers with dented double seam. Operator voluntarily discarded.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade. Operator removed and ran through dishwasher during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink at end of dishwasher table.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board on cooks line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked sausage in reachin cooler, storage corrected

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 51°F, cut lettuce 49°F etc in reachin cooler in corner of kitchen. Temperature lowered on unit Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Chill sticks stored on floor in walkin freezer

Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin freezer

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on prep table

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation