533 NE 83 ST, El Portal, FL 33138
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler by the walk in freezer.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Nearby the walk in freezer.. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter connected at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Observed splitter connected at mop sink. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil (68F - Cold Holding) stored above reach in cooler prep area. As per employee removed from cooler less than 2 hours. Employee stored inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter connected at mop sink. Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues and sponges stored inside hand sink by pizza station. Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate for Jonathan Strauss. Warning
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink bar area. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
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 no employee certificate for Marisela Zerpa. Warning
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom. Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a whole watermelon stored inside bag stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee stored six inches off floor. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside container with room temperature water at 70°F by milkshakes station. Warning
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink employee bathroom. Observed no sign at hand sink bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container with no labeled by cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Still observed No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice stored inside reach in cooler stored on floor at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed Standing water reach in cooler across pizza oven Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Observed raw beef hamburger stored over shredded lettuce. Employee rearranged. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pizza dough at walk in cooler. Employee relocated correctly. 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 by email. Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush and towel stored inside hand sink by three compartment sink. Observed plastic containers stored inside hand sink by pizza oven. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by pizza oven. Observed no soap at bar area. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cheese pizza and pepperoni pizza with time and no written procedures. Provided by email. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl container with no handle stored inside flour container and semolina near pizza oven. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers stored Warning
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager show license on phone. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice stored inside reach in cooler stored on floor at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar area. Warning
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hoods soiled. Warning
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service Togo bowls stored above pizza oven shelf. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed Standing water reach in cooler across pizza oven Warning
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour stored inside white plastic container not labeled. Observed plastic container with Salt not labeled at preparation area across pizza oven. Repeat Violation Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over lemons inside walk in cooler. Operator removed the eggs from over the lemons. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over heavy cream inside walk in cooler. Operator removed the beef. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided via email.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing Lysol without label under prep table at kitchen.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour container across triple sink. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice stored on walk on freezer floor.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic container without label across triple sink.
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near hand wash sink.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located storage area.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored directly on floor. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed no hand was sink at pizza and bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Observed no hand was sink at pizza and bar area. Time extended approved by Supervisor Ricardo Gonzalez. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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. No cleaning procedures available Provided hand out to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed no hand was sink at pizza and bar area. Warning
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign on hand sink At bathroom use by employees. Warning
Food-Licensing Inspection
Call Back - Complied
Food-Licensing Inspection
Warning Issued
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot running water per four minutes.