CUBACHOBEE RESTAURANT

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer slicer guard with heavy soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans plastic container inside of the back area hand washing sink.

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed storage shelves soiled in the kitchen area

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep cooler located at the service window, observed wallet, keys on top of the slicer.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing faucet at the back area hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed back area hand washing sink missing faucet

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located at the service window, and throughout the establishment, observed under flat grill with heavy soiled.

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed front counter area storage area not organized.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed hash browns not covered inside of the back area reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not labeled located next to the back door.

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 cracking eggs and touching clean plates in kitchen. Employee was trained by inspector on proper hand washing techniques. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over red and green peppers inside Walk in cooler.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 3 rice pudding and 7 flans without a proper invoice.

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed inside Men's Restroom.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station by dry storage.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by steam table in kitchen. Also, observed missing faucet at HWS by dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken under HWS in kitchen.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled in kitchen.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bacon and raw pork skin thawing at room temperature on prep table by dry storage. Repeat Violation

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

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

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 part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: At time of callback inspection observed 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 part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: At time of callback inspection observed 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 part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: At time of callback inspection observed 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 part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut ham inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled inside three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's restroom.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside Moro container in steam table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

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 salmon in bags inside drawers under griddle in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an opened container inside kitchen. Operator placed lid and straw. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sugar plastic container stored on front counter floor.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 80°F inside kitchen. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside white microwave over steam table inside kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pants and touching clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Operator changed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over carrots inside Walk in cooler.

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site

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 salmon inside reach in cooler under griddle. Operator started to cut bags. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

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 flans not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Operator flans expired August 20th, 2023. Operator date marked flans. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled on shelf over mop sink. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf over reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator inverted them. 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 scoop handle touching sugar at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons, forks, and knives stored faces up on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site