Stuart, Martin County

SPRITZ CITY BISTRO

61 SW OSCEOLA ST, Stuart, FL 34994

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Oct 28, 2025
City
Stuart
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
20

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.

Oct 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 24151966

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. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at bar with empty bottle of chlorine sanitizer running at 0 ppm. Operator replaced bottle and reran dish machine to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24151965

Basic - Box of raw chicken stored on floor on walk in cooler

10-17-4

Detail 24151967

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

14-01-5

Detail 24151968

Basic - Plastic Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 24063750

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lemons inside walk in cooler at outside storage area. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24063752

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cold smoked salmon stored over ready to eat fruits and other foods at reach in coolser at cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

01B-03-5

Detail 24063751

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed in walk in cooler: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.

06-09-1

Detail 24063753

Basic - Observed in walk in cooler: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.

14-17-4

Detail 24063749

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Mar 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23613438

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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator repaired dish machine at time of inspection and brought fresh solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-28-4

Detail 23613442

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 wipe hands on dirty apron and then proceed to prepare food and handle clean equipment at cook line. Operator reviewed proper hand washing procedures with employees- employee washed hands properly. Corrective Action Taken

22-43-4

Detail 23613440

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer at three compartment sink at 0 ppm. Operator fixed hose and mixed fresh solution to 200 ppm during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 23613436

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up dirty pan from floor to put in dirty dish container then proceed to prepare food and handle clean equipment without changing gloves at cook line. Employee removed soiled gloves. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23613439

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Crab meat (48F-cold holding) inside low boy stainless reach in cooler next to dish pit. per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, items left out at room temp and placed back in reach in cooler, items out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items left inside cooler to bring back to temperature.Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23613441

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Roasted tomatoes- 80F hold holding on prep counter in kitchen. Per operator, items left out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes at 1:00-Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. Roasted tomatoes at 72F at 1:45. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23613434

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 23613435

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking on cook line at kitchen where food preparation is taking place.

36-73-4

Detail 23613437

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cook line floor soiled with food debris.

Feb 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 23533836

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sign in front bar, and no hand wash sign at line cook hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Sign only signifies that sink is used for hand washing only. Educated operator on proper hand wash reminder sign needed. Time Extended

Feb 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-17-4

Detail 23532332

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink: employee washed hands for approximately 2 seconds then proceeded to handle clean plates and utensils. Employee washed hands properly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

10-05-5

Detail 23532333

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 85F at cook line. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23532331

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat butter nut squash in stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23532337

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at low boy reach in cooler at cook line: Bean sprouts (51F - cold holding); Hydrated noodles (47F- cold holding )Cut lettuce ;(47F-cold holding) observed at ranch in cooler at stove top: Scallop meat (45F- cold holding) Lobster tail-(47F- cold holding) - per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items removed from cooler and out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator places items in freezer/ ice bath to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23532335

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at cook line. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23532336

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in bucket of water inside hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23532330

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sign in front bar, and no hand wash sign at line cook hand wash sink. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23532334

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce heads stored over ready to eat bread. Operator stored properly. Warning

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 22952555

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. At cook line steam table, cooked quinoa (102F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (81F - Hot Holding). Products sitting in steam well, not turned on. Operator stated products sitting over 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, marinara sauce (46F - Cold Holding); chili (46F - Cold Holding); cream soup (47F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (47F - Cold Holding); beef stock(47F-Cold holding), vegetable stock(48F-Cold holding);coleslaw(48F-Cold holding), cooked mushrooms(47F-Cold holding); black beans(48F-Cold holding);beef soup(47F-Cold holding);Alfredo sauce(47F-Cold holding) raw chicken(47F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Held overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22952552

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, marinara sauce (46F - Cold Holding); chili (46F - Cold Holding); cream soup (47F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (47F - Cold Holding); beef stock(47F-Cold holding), vegetable stock(48F-Cold holding);coleslaw(48F-Cold holding), cooked mushrooms(47F-Cold holding); black beans(48F-Cold holding);beef soup(47F-Cold holding);Alfredo sauce(47F-Cold holding) raw chicken(47F Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Held overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22952557

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line steam table, cooked quinoa (102F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (81F - Hot Holding). Products sitting in steam well, not turned on. Operator stated products sitting over 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22952556

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. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22952554

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Advised operator of proper in use utensil storage. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22952553

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At walk in cooler, water dripping from fan. Warning

May 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 22899220

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At low boy reach in cooler, blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatoes and garlic (50F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (50F - Cold Holding); panacotta (50F - Cold Holding) Products not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); cream soup (48F - Cold Holding); lobster broth (50F - Cold Holding) Products not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: At walk in cooler, Raw hamburger 48F-Cold holding, Housemade marinara 48F- Cold holding Cooked beans 49F-Cold holding Cole slaw 51F-Cold holding, per operator product been stored over 24 hours, per operator product not prepared or portioned today See stop sale Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22899221

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At low boy reach in cooler, blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatoes and garlic (50F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (50F - Cold Holding); panacotta (50F - Cold Holding) Products not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); cream soup (48F - Cold Holding); lobster broth (50F - Cold Holding) Products not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: At walk in cooler, Raw hamburger 48F-Cold holding, Housemade marinara 48F- Cold holding Cooked beans 49F-Cold holding Cole slaw 51F-Cold holding, per operator product been stored over 24 hours, per operator product not prepared or portioned today See stop sale Admin Complaint

May 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22895703

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in low boy, Raw tuna stored over cut lettuce. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 22895705

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up an item from the floor and proceeded to handle food without washing hands, changing gloves. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Operator educated employee, employee washed hands , changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 22895704

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At low boy reach in cooler, blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatoes and garlic (50F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (50F - Cold Holding); panacotta (50F - Cold Holding) Products not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); cream soup (48F - Cold Holding); lobster broth (50F - Cold Holding) Products not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22895701

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At low boy reach in cooler, blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatoes and garlic (50F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (50F - Cold Holding); panacotta (50F - Cold Holding) Products not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); cream soup (48F - Cold Holding); lobster broth (50F - Cold Holding) Products not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-14-4

Detail 22895702

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored in between equipment and wall, advised operator of proper storage of clean equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22895700

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At walk in cooler, housemade marinara stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved sauce to shelf. Corrected On-Site

May 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 22821559

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw tuna and smoked salmon over cooked rice balls at tall stainless reach in freezer in kitchen. Raw shell eggs over oranges at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22821560

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta mix (50F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (buttermilk) (60F - Cold Holding) Products observed on ice bath in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator returned products to cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03E-02-5

Detail 22821565

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steam table: tomato sauce (101F - Reheating) at 11:35 since 9:30. At current rate of reheating product did not reach 135F within 2 hours. Operator moved to stove to reheat to 165+F. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22821561

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on back dock.

11-27-4

Detail 22821564

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. Procedure sent to operator.

53A-01-7

Detail 22821563

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22821562

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cook line. Corrected On-Site

May 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22844421

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line; - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 22844423

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 22844424

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22844426

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- dining room under booths - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22844427

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor- containers of steak and sauces in walk-in cooler ; advised to store properly - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed Flour containers - at expo line Advised to store properly Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22844422

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 22844425

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under three compartment sink; - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Time Extended

Apr 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 23

03D-02-5

Detail 22841825

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Demi glaze (48-51F - Cooling); in cooler #4 at cook line; food not cooled overnight to 41 F within 4 hours See Stop Sale

22-41-4

Detail 22841824

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm);

12A-18-4

Detail 22841840

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands and used soiled to wipe on prep table ; put gloves on and started to cut raw chicken Operator educated; employee washed hands and put new gloves on Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22841842

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately: 30 live flies at the bar 10 live flies around the bar, chairs, and ice chest 5 live flies by racks used to store clean dishes by walk-in cooler at the back of the kitchen ; 3 live flies by three compartment sink 2 live flies by windows in the dining room

08A-02-6

Detail 22841844

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over pepperoni not commercially packaged in reach in freezer at expo line; Stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22841827

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon and tuna stored above bread sandwiches in cooler at cook line Stored properly Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 22841845

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live under three compartment sink

01B-02-5

Detail 22841836

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Demi glaze (48-51F - Cooling); in cooler #4 at cook line; food not cooled overnight to 41 F within 4 hours See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 22841839

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (57F - Cold Holding); in cooler #3; as per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods placed on TPHC for 4 hours due to cooler nitrogen maintaining 41 F or below; veggie stock (87F - Cold Holding)at cook line ; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food pulled out of the cooler to be used in dishes; advised operator to start preparing the foods or move back in the cooler; Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22841823

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line;

53A-01-7

Detail 22841841

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

53B-09-4

Detail 22841838

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of training certificates- Food Safety program through proctor -

14-01-5

Detail 22841828

Basic - Bowl used to dispense raw tuna and salmon in cooler at cook line Removed Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22841834

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 7 dead by the dish racks by walk-in cooler 1 dead by front door walking cooler 2 dead by windows in the dining room Advised operator to have areas cleaned and sanitized

12B-07-4

Detail 22841837

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table at cook line;

13-04-4

Detail 22841830

Basic - Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-73-4

Detail 22841826

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- dining room under booths

08B-38-4

Detail 22841831

Basic - Food stored on floor- containers of steak and sauces in walk-in cooler ; advised to store properly

05-09-4

Detail 22841833

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at cook line

23-03-4

Detail 22841843

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of Ice machine moldy- outside the back kitchen door Food debris on windows tracks in the dining room

12B-13-4

Detail 22841832

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink stored in the same container of foods like dessert in cooler at prep station across from dishwasher Removed Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22841835

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- Krab meat in standing water in three compartment sink; moved inside cooler Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22841829

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under three compartment sink;

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22520043

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -observed 1 expired food handler card, no others. Operator is scheduling class for staff. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Same. Admin Complaint

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22374995

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -risotto (50F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); asparagus (55F - Cold Holding);. Product moved from walk-in cooler less than 1 hour ago. Lid placed on products, operator will monitor. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22374998

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -observed 1 expired food handler card, no others. Operator is scheduling class for staff. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22374999

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 printed copies in English and Spanish. Operator made copies, all employees on duty read and signed. Will add to hiring paperwork. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 22374997

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -short rib prepared 10/2, frozen then thawed. Product date does not reflect number of days at refrigerated temperature. Less than 7 days per operator. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22374996

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. -tuna in walk-in cooler, operator cut packages to allow oxygen. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21951036

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Time Extended

02B-04-5

Detail 21951037

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.- menu offers Caesar salad dressing made with raw egg yolks; educated operator - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: As per operator menus ordered to be reprinted Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21951035

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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21951034

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable - all at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Time Extended

Apr 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 17

03D-01-5

Detail 21948632

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked zucchini (65-72F - Cooling)at 11:50 to 72 F at 13:10 since 10:30; in reach in cooler next to fryers; cooler heavily overstocked; operator moved some food to walk-in cooler; also rearranged cooler and lowered thermostat; Corrective Action Taken

09-01-4

Detail 21948639

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cut up lettuce and red onions to plate customer's plate with bare hands; educated; employee washed hands and put gloves on; Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21948631

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lobster tails not commercially packaged stored above bags of French fries in one door reach in freezer at expo line; Operator reversed; Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21948641

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked lobster in walk-in cooler; Raw steak over puréed celery root in reach in cooler at cook line; Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21948636

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp soup (51F - Cold Holding); bolognese (51F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; cooler left opened while receiving and storing foods; foods not prepared or portioned today; Operator lowered thermostat; Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 21948630

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened approximately 36 hours; in reach in cooler at expo line; Operator dated Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21948637

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line

02B-04-5

Detail 21948643

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.- menu offers Caesar salad dressing made with raw egg yolks; educated operator

53B-05-5

Detail 21948627

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.

14-09-4

Detail 21948633

Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable - all at cook line

12B-02-4

Detail 21948638

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at expo line next to customer foods waiting to be expedited/ served; Educated operator Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21948640

Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 21948642

Basic - Equipment in poor repair- broken door at reach in cooler next to frying station; door falls of the hinges when cooler is opened;

08B-38-4

Detail 21948635

Basic - Food stored on floor- plastic containers of soups in walk-in cooler; Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers used to store raw fish stored on sheet pans in walk-in cooler; Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21948634

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units- all units

12B-13-4

Detail 21948629

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit at prep station by dishwasher area with food to be served to customers. Removed; Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21948628

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers at cook line and expo line;

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 21224509

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Short ribs(beef)/stored in prep cooler#2(over 4 hours)

03A-02-5

Detail 21224507

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 68 degrees, beef short ribs(stored over 4 hours), 50 degrees, sliced tomatoes (stored under 2 hours).

31A-11-4

Detail 21224512

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container stored in hand wash sink./corrective action taken/operator removed food container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21224510

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline

12B-02-4

Detail 21224506

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cookline/corrective action taken/line prep person stopped eating in prep area. Corrective Action Taken

36-17-5

Detail 21224508

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline

08B-38-4

Detail 21224513

Basic - Food stored on floor. Tiramisu cookies/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21224511

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer/kitchen

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21022271

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. Dishmachine sanitizing at 0/ppm chlorine.

31A-09-4

Detail 21022269

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in the handwash sink/cookline/corrective action taken/operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21022272

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Chicken, butter(cookline)

41-17-4

Detail 21022268

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer/bar area/corrective action taken/operator labeled chemical. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21022267

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cookline

10-08-5

Detail 21022266

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area/corrective action taken/operator stored ice scoop properly. Corrective Action Taken

21-38-4

Detail 21022270

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline/corrective action taken =operator stored sanitizer buckets properly. Corrected On-Site

Oct 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

09-01-4

Detail 20604550

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bare hands by bar employee putting toothpicks into washed fruit peel that goes in drinks. Corrected with gloves. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20604556

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane fuel cans with food in storage closet. Were Removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

53B-16-4

Detail 20604555

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook did not know minimum chicken cooking temperature when asked.

02B-01-5

Detail 20604552

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Missing on cold smoked salmon item.

36-32-5

Detail 20604554

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dust on ceiling area in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 20604553

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Was removed and covered. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20604551

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes food in Walk-in cooler.