SHALOM RESTAURANT

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to cover cooked white rice at preparation table at kitchen area. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken wings over raw beef inside triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed corn bread with no proof of source at front counter. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Raw Chicken (57F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken Breast (55F - Cold Holding); Beef Soup (71F - Cold Holding); Beef Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ground Beef (70F - Cold Holding); Pickled vegetables (73F - Cold Holding) inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator segregated to discard at the time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Chicken (57F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken Breast (55F - Cold Holding); Beef Soup (71F - Cold Holding); Beef Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ground Beef (70F - Cold Holding); Pickled vegetables (73F - Cold Holding) inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator segregated to discard at the time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified manager unable to answered the right concentration of chlorine sanitizer. Warning

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper at women's bathroom. 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. Observed employees Wendy C. and Ana M. with no proof of employee health agreement. As per operator working for 1 month. 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. Observed no proof of training for Sarah B. As per operator working for 5 month. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted inside metal container under preparation table next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee inverted utensils during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed double door reach in cooler next to vegetables fridge in disrepair at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove cutting board on top of mini reach in cooler in front of stove at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed mini reach in cooler and reach in cooler at kitchen entrance gaskets torn at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at front counter. Employee stored with handle up at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under coffee machine not stored in sanitizing solution. Employee stored inside sanitizer at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 30 seats with approximately 50 seats in total. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed establishment licensed for 30 seats with approximately 50 seats in total. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Still observed at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed on handwash sink at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed on handwash sink at kitchen area. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at kitchen area. Coached employee on proper procedures during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at kitchen area. Coached employee on proper procedures during inspection. Warning

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed cinnamon cake with not invoice provided to verify source. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed cinnamon cake with not invoice provided to verify source. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Ground Beef (71F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator prepared for over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Beef (44F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Also observed Ground Beef (71F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator prepared for over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink next to triple sink at kitchen area. Operator provided at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink next to triple sink at kitchen area. Operator provided at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed not date marked for Cooked Ground Beef in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside fish seasoning at dry storage area. Operator removed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at three doors standing unit at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils and plates inside dirty rack at dry storage area next to kitchen entrance at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives stored between wall and plumbing tube at triple sink at kitchen area. Coached operator on proper procedures. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal water bottles inside reach in cooler next to establishment food at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while engaging in food preparation at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across cook line at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 30 seats with approximately 50 seats in total. Warning

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 inside rice, corn flour, flour at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris next to reach in cooler at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Also observed vegetable reach in cooler interior soiled. Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed on handwash sink at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation on walls at cook line at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed one wet wiping cloth on top of prep table at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white rice, corn flour and flour container not identified at kitchen area. Operator labeled them during inspection. Also observed sugar container not identified at front counter. Employee labeled container during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack an egg, touched clean plate and utensil without washing their hands, educated how to properly wash hands between uses of cracking eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee touch a cooked tortilla from the flattop to place with an order. Inspector showed other processes on how to handle cooked food with either gloves or tongs.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked soup (54F - Cold Holding); rabo de vaca (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours, as per operator. Operator discarded items.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked soup (54F - Cold Holding); rabo de vaca (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours, as per operator. Operator discarded items. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler less than 4 hours. Operator placed items in another reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans (89F - Hot Holding) stored on top of prep table. Operator was asked to reheat items to 165F and above. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter or in the kitchen. Operator placed new rolls. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front counter hand washing sink or in the kitchen. Operator placed new bottle of soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop with no handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dishes but not sanitizing. Showed employee how to wash, rinse and sanitize properly using the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F.

Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Observed employee touch a cooked tortilla from the flattop to place with an order. Inspector showed other processes on how to handle cooked food with either gloves or tongs.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of green plantain, raw beef, and cooking oil stored on the floor. In the office observed cases of water, cooking oil and cases of soda stored on the floor.

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed handwashing sink faucet not closing properly, water keeps leaking.