ZARI CAFE

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); French fries (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (59F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per chef since previous day.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above preparation table across cook line.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sunny side up eggs not identified as raw on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Observed rib eye and rack lamb not identified as raw and covered by the consumer advisory. Sunny side up eggs are no longer sold at establishment. Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sunny side up eggs not identified as raw on menu. 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 Victoria, Taylor, Devon, Chris, and Johana working for more than 60 days with not food handlers training. Manager provided proof that food handler training material was ordered on 04.16 and was supposed to be received on 04.24. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside container of flour. Manager removed container with no handle. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023. Admin Complaint

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. 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. Provided chef with employee reporting responsibilities agreement. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside container of rice. Chef removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at second walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Belen Abreu hired more than 30 days no proof of manager certification.

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

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.