TROPICAL OASIS RESTAURANT

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water with 110F with utensils. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all food storage shelves with rust.

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

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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. Observed Leo with an expired certificate. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing with no hot water. As per operator, water heater is leaking and will be repaired soon. Operator turned on water heater. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop handle touching the rice. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted 10/1/2021. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On the prep table.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the wearwashing area.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

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

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) stored under the steam table. Operator remade. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, rice and corn starch containers with no name label. Operated placed names. Corrected On-Site

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 salt fish and ackee (114F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator reheated item and added more water to the steam table. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed salt fish (128F - Hot Holding); boiled vegetables (108F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator reheated item. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all shelves in the kitchen and dry storage area with rust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed all shelves in the kitchen and dry storage area with rust. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator placing bucket inside the handwashing sink to get water and fill up the steam table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed operator placing bucket inside the handwashing sink to get water and fill up the steam table. 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. Observed Leonardo and Nelson with an expired certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed Leonardo and Nelson with an expired certificate. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen. Time Extended

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 walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F. Vegetable are the only thing inside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/1/21. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed license displayed 10/1/21. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall by the bathrooms with a hole. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall by the bathrooms with a hole. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed all walk in freezer shelves soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed all walk in freezer shelves soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed scoop handle touching the sugar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed scoop handle touching the beans and cornmeal. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (53F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (54F - Cold Holding); picklz (52F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: As per operator, cooked from yesterday morning and placed inside the walk in cooler after closing, as per operator picklz (53F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (56F - Cold Holding); brown stew gravy (53F - Cold Holding). Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (53F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (54F - Cold Holding); picklz (52F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: As per operator, cooked from yesterday morning and placed inside the walk in cooler after closing, as per operator picklz (53F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (56F - Cold Holding); brown stew gravy (53F - Cold Holding). Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all shelves in the kitchen soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Observed all shelves in the kitchen soiled. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee named Taffari hired 2 weeks ago with no knowledge of her responsibilities. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Observed employee named Taffari hired 2 weeks ago with no knowledge of her responsibilities. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vents not leveled properly with the ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Observed ceiling vents not leveled properly with the ceiling. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with accumulated dust in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Observed ceiling vents with accumulated dust in the kitchen. Time Extended

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 walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 55F, not able to keep food cold. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. All food items are kept at the walk in freezer, keeping temperatures as a walk in cooler of 33F. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards in the kitchen with heavy cut marks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Observed all cutting boards in the kitchen with heavy cut marks. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the kitchen handwashing sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Observed no handwashing sign at the kitchen handwashing sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by the 3 compartment sink, inside the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and the cookline soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Observed wall by the 3 compartment sink, inside the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and the cookline soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled by the cookline and under 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Observed floor soiled by the cookline and under 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons, tongs, and spatulas inside a container with standing water of 76F. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/22. Operator paid license during the inspection confirmation number 238537302.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (51F - Cold Holding); curry goat (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator. Operator threw away food items. Observed butter (56F - Cold Holding)stored on top of the prep table, taken out one hour before inspection, advised operator to place inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Also discussed time as a public health control as an option. 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 fried chicken (129F - Hot Holding) in the hot holding box, operator reheated item fried chicken (174F - Reheating). Observed beef patty (112F - Hot Holding) at the front counter hot box, placed 2 hours before inspection. Operator reheated item beef patty (173F - Reheating). 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 containers of marinade chicken in the walk in cooler prepped on Saturday, as per operator, with no date marking.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee getting water from hand washing sink to place inside a cooking dish and washing

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. Emailed form to operator.

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

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. Observed JR Rodney SafeStaff certification expired on 3/20/23.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the dry storage room where 2 deep reach in freezer are stored.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 51F. Operator is aware not to place any food items inside the unit until walk in cooler is fixed. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the back exit door.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the whole kitchen.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the kitchen.

Basic - Observed all shelves in the kitchen heavy soiled.

Basic - Observed entrance door to the kitchen in disrepair.

Basic - Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by the three compartment sink, operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go container stored on the floor in the hallway by the bathrooms.

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside the walk in freezer.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of corn starch and flour with no name label. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee personal cell phone and keys stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table.

Basic - Kitchen floor, and under cooking equipments are soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by the three compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment is open to the public, and serving customers, with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator/Management was encouraged to pay DBPR Business License. Operator paid Business License. Validation #218325891. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards are soiled. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves under preparation table.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At front counter. Employee removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. By the three compartment sink.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by three compartment sink.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of cooked white rice not labeled in the walk in cooler. Employee labeled container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table. Employee replaced water. 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 fried chicken in hot box at 121°F-125°F. Reheated to 169°F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of stove, deep fryers, and inside deep fryer compartment doors has food debris, and grease.

Basic - In the dry storage room rice, and a bag of rice are not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table. Employee placed on stove. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed sitting on prep table. Employee placed in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site