SERGIO'S RESTAURANT

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 Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced and primed machine for final concentration Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed parsley stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork chop inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line across from sandwich station.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham (51F - Cold Holding) next to cook line, as per operator for one hour. Operator placed product directly inside ice bath for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (110F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at back prep area. Repeat Violation

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 raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks at sandwich station.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at cook line. Observed reach in freezer in disrepair near steam table, not in use. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 77F next to steam table. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in back prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at soda gun near entrance to bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on prep tables throughout establishment. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (114F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for two hours. Operator took product to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed cooked pork (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Observed cooked beef (114F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn near walk in cooler. Observed gaskets broken at reach in cooler drawers on cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer across from dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under hand sink near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at soda gun near entrance to bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep tables throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sliced ham inside reach in cooler across from fryer. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over bread inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled near fryer Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training for Reyna Sanchez missing date of birth. Operator added date of birth to training certificate. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near walk in freezer. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled in prep area and across from ovens Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks in front of fryer

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and keys stored on top of shelf above prep table. Operator removed phone and keys Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket broken next to hand sink in prep area and in back prep area Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed milk on shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer door handle

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 scoop handle stored in container of salt in contact with salt. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor near hand sink in prep area. Operator properly placed bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At reach in cooler across from cook line

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line not connected at soda gun holster in bar area near exit door.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in kitchen

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled product Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork belly stored over ready to eat chicken salad inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (129F - Hot Holding); spinach empanadas (121F - Hot Holding) inside hot box in prep area, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took products to oven to reheat. Final temperature: beef empanadas (170F - Reheating); spinach empanadas (169F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at cook line.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled near dish area. Operator began to clean ice machine. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed RIC handles soiled in front of ovens

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above hand sink next to cook line.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above ice machine, next to cook line and above cook line. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in sandwich station.

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 reach in cooler in prep area with ambient temperature of 57F.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn next to walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of liquid margarine on floor on cook line. Operator picked up product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and triple sink. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

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 pot with handle stored inside container of rice with handle touching rice. Operator properly placed pot. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in prep area near cook line. Operator placed sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at grill drawers reach in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation and then changed gloves without washing hands. Coached operator and discussed proper methods. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

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 mahi fish in individual vacuum packages inside walk in cooler. Operator opened the packages. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at preparation area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces without labels, located at cooking line.

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. Upon inspection observed dishwasher not showing any sign of sanitizer in machine. Manager proceeded to call operator and fixed machine at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloves on. Coached employee to remove gloves and to wash hands thoroughly. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed crates of milk under raw eggs.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (125F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (118F - Hot Holding) spinach empanadas (130F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. As per operator, products were placed there less than two hours ago. After reheating, ham croquettes (167F - Reheating); beef empanadas (171F - Reheating); spinach empanadas (170 - Reheating) Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed container of desserts with no date labels near prep line.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board near vegetable wash area soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by cart near three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed two containers with broken edges at dry rack area. Operator threw away immediately. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean forks near prep line not inverted.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cellphones next to the dishwasher area.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee washing dishes with no hair restraint.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in back kitchen prep area torn. Observed reach in cooler lid broken

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bag of potatoes under hand wash sink near cook line not protected. Observed bag of onion on floor near kitchen cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid egg mix and milk containers on floor in walk in cooler

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment in the prep cooler located in the kitchen line.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on oven handles near cook line. Employee removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave exterior soiled near food prep table.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers at the dry rack area.

Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed employee prepping steak on top of white cutting board inside the three compartment sink. Three compartment sink was not clean.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Garbanzo beans dented in the line area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the back area hand washing sink next to the walk in cooler. Manager put new paper roll Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Observed prep cooking located by the walk in cooler with ice buildup. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, under flat grill with heavy soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed prep cooler with standing water located in the back area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw rice no covered, observed containers of cut fruit no covered.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at Dishwasher area soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of beans, brown rice with no labeled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of the hot box soiled Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed back area hand washing sink with plastic containers inside. Manager removed containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors soiled

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located in the front counter area

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling in the Kitchen area soiled.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed second walk in cooler door handle missing, observed reach in cooler, ice machine not in use, observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of microwaves soiled, reach in cooler gasket soiled

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area, back area.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the front counter area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Beans, rice containers, sauces bottles, sugar container.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen area as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed food in other cooler. Observed drawer cooler: raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen area as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed food on ice. Observed pooled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) on top of ice in the kitchen area as per operator less than 2 hours. Observed whipped butter (73F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature at the wait station area. Observed at the front counter tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed food in other cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Observed drawer cooler: raw salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding). Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 reach in cooler located in the kitchen area in disrepair. Observed drawer reach in cooler ambient temperature at 60F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Observed drawer reach in cooler ambient temperature at 50F. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand sink located at the wait station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand sink located at the wait station area. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri (86 - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature. Observed cooked shredded beef (51 - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (51 - Cold Holding); raw beef (48 - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50 - Cold Holding) stored in the drawer cooler located in the kitchen area as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed food on ice. Observed egg whites (56 - Cold Holding) in the kitchen area. Observed chicken salad (44 - Cold Holding); turkey ham (45 - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler as per operator door was open for a while. Observed shredded lettuce (48 - Cold Holding) in the cooler located in the prep station by the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Observed chopped ham (56 F- Cold Holding); chopped turkey chicken (55 F- Cold Holding); shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46 F- Cold Holding) stored in the drawer cooler located in the kitchen area as per operator less than 2 hours, operator discarded food. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 drawer cooler ambient temperature at 50F in the kitchen area. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 50F. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 52F in the prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Observed drawer cooler ambient temperature at 50F in the kitchen area, operator discarded food. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 35F. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 36F in the prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Drawer cooler located in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Drawer cooler located in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan soiled. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the online menu Sergios parrilla,, deluxe Sergios country breakfast served with 2 eggs, palominos steak not under consumer advisory. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: During the callback inspection still observed on the online menu Sergios parrilla,, deluxe Sergios country breakfast served with 2 eggs, palominos steak not under consumer advisory. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2021-07-30: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed margarine containers stored on the kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: Observed margarine containers stored on the kitchen floor. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located by the coffee machine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located by the coffee machine. Time Extended