MONINA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed kitchen area Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on the back area , kitchen hand washing sink.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink with soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damage on top of the three compartment sink.

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans, plates, lids stored in dirty shelves.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler freezer in disrepair no food inside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside of the walk in cooler, under equipments.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the white chest freezer.

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens soiled l

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back area light

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves with heavy soiled

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the reach in cooler soile.

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area not maintained clean and organized with unused equipments . Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered.observed pork belly stored in white chest freezer no covered.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer shelves rusted out. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment have a sandwich station at the front counter, no hand washing sink nearby. Observed employee preparing toast for a customer during the inspection. Observed in the kitchen, no hand washing sink nearby the small three compartment sink by the entrance to the kitchen. the operator provided an FDACS License, Sosa's Mani, food entity number 370656. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed the establishment have a sandwich station at the front counter, no hand washing sink nearby. Observed employee preparing toast for a customer during the inspection. Observed in the kitchen, no hand washing sink nearby the small three compartment sink by the entrance to the kitchen. the operator provided an FDACS License, Sosa's Mani, food entity number 370656. Time Extended

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. Nicole Nova, and Alex Amaya working over 1 year. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: 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. Nicole Nova, and Alex Amaya working over 1 year. 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. Discussed with operator and provided email form. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: 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. Discussed with operator and provided email form. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, and also hole in the ceiling, located at back kitchen.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, and also hole in the ceiling, located at back kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair, no food stored inside at time of inspection. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed walk in freezer in disrepair, no food stored inside at time of inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, located at back kitchen exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, located at back kitchen exit door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall behind chest freezer, located at back kitchen near exit door. Front counter, hole in the wall in front of the table with the sandwich presser. Underneath the service window, hole in the wall. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed hole in the wall behind chest freezer, located at back kitchen near exit door. Front counter, hole in the wall in front of the table with the sandwich presser. Underneath the service window, hole in the wall. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Did not observe a hand washing sign inside the unisex restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Did not observe a hand washing sign inside the unisex restroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer, and reach in cooler interior-have accumulation of soil residues, located at back kitchen near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Reach-in freezer, and reach in cooler interior-have accumulation of soil residues, located at back kitchen near walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live 3 flies landing at preparation table, located at back kitchen, 2 live flies landing on clean plates stored near three compartment sink, and 4 live flies flying through the kitchen by the cookline.

High Priority - Observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in the kitchen: approximately 8+ rodent droppings on the floor by the stand up reach in cooler by the table with the hookah, by the two service windows, approximately 20+ rodent droppings on the floor, approximately 10+ rodent droppings on alongside the wall underneath a table in front of the stove, nearby the back door: behind the large chest reach in freezer: approximately 25+ rodent droppings on the floor, approximately 30+ rodent droppings on the floor underneath the hot water heater, approximately 20+ rodent droppings underneath the tables with the microwave stored on top, approximately 20+ rodent droppings on the floor the area between the non-working walk-in cooler and the working duo walk in freezer/walk in cooler, approximately 15+ rodent droppings on the floor underneath the table with the two microwaves, approximately 6 rodent droppings underneath double glass door reach in cooler, approximately 35+ rodent droppings underneath and behind the small chest reach in freezer, back bar: approximately 6 rodent droppings on the floor underneath the three compartment sink, 4 rodent droppings in the window sill, 3 rodent droppings on the floor underneath the window sill, 2 rodent droppings by the entrance to the back bar, 3 rodent droppings behind the door by the back bar, front counter: by the sandwich presser, approximately 10+ rodent droppings in the corner by nearby the table, equipment storage area: 4 rodent droppings on the floor by the large chairs

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. Discussed with employee and provided email agreement. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed no hand sink in the Sandwich station, observed employee preparing toast to a customer during the inspection. Observed in the kitchen, no hand washing sink nearby the small three compartment sink by the entrance to the kitchen.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. Operator provided chlorine test strips. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen near chest freezer and the unisex restroom.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment have a sandwich station at the front counter, no hand washing sink nearby. Observed employee preparing toast for a customer during the inspection. Observed in the kitchen, no hand washing sink nearby the small three compartment sink by the entrance to the kitchen. the operator provided an FDACS License, Sosa's Mani, food entity number 370656.

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. Nicole Nova, and Alex Amaya working over 1 year.

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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen near chest freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Front counter.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, and also hole in the ceiling, located at back kitchen.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at preparation table near three compartment sink.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored on top of preparation table, located at back kitchen across chest freezer.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair, no food stored inside at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, located at back kitchen exit door.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, located at dry storage near restaurant entrance. Operator cleaned storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 oil container stored on the floor near chest freezer, located at back kitchen.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall behind chest freezer, located at back kitchen near exit door. Front counter, hole in the wall in front of the table with the sandwich presser. Underneath the service window, hole in the wall.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed plastic container inside ice machine. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at preparation table near three compartment sink.

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair, located at back kitchen near chest freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Did not observe a hand washing sign inside the unisex restroom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled.

Basic - Observed Light not functioning, located at back kitchen preparation area.

Basic - Reach-in freezer, and reach in cooler interior-have accumulation of soil residues, located at back kitchen near walk in cooler.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of plastic glasses, and napkins stored on the floor near preparation table at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized, located near restaurant dining area.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with oil, salt, and vinegar without labels, located at preparation table near three compartment sink.