LIGHTHOUSE CAFE

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer maximum temperature of 160F. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cutting gloves in disrepair at ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-28: Time Extended

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by front counter. Observed Hood filter soiled at cook line.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Reach in cooler soiled at front counter.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Shelves rusted at reach in cooler kitchen

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags with Frozen food inside walk-in freezer.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp be thawed in standing water.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag at walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce inside reach in cooler. Coached operator on correct storage procedures.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken fingers (72F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than an hour prior. Operator sent product to oven to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles and rice and beans at walk in cooler with no date marking. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers at shelf beside 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tomato sauce container on floor at walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

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 handle touching rice inside container. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen and front counter.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken breast 119F, cooked beef patty 102F. Cook reheated on chicken 174F and beef to 183F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin lid soiled at cake counter.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in rice. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cold hold drawers- marinated sliced beef 51F, sliced white fish 51F. ( ambient temperature 52F). Employee placed fish and beef on ice until refrigeration is repaired. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Heavy ice build up in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in rice.

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Plantains being thawed on make bar, shrimp being thawed in a pan at prep table. No running water.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the time of the inspection observed wiping cloth stored in the preparation table.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over sauces in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fish ceviche as per the chef it is raw.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The chef moved it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt. The chef labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at ware washing area.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled at front service station.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler.

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

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

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

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. At the time of the inspection observed restrooms used by food employees in kitchen missing hand sink. Observed toilet and mop sink located in restroom, no hand sink at all in employee restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-01:

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed gaskets soiled at walk in cooler Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled / rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-01: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed gaskets soiled at walk in cooler Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled / rusted. Time Extended