AMELIA'S 1931

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed fresh mussels stored inside reach in cooler for storage, removed from original container. Advised operator to make copy of tag to keep with each batch.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar kitchen area.

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 one employee, Adrian, started working one week ago, has not signed the food employee reporting agreement. Form was provided via email.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusting on the shelves where food containers are stored located by the dishwashing machine.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting located on shelves next to large ice machine.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid of container of P. Seco broken located inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator inverted buckets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in prep area near ice machine. Operator cleaned water on floor. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw pork inside the walk in cooler. Employee placed the pork on top or next to beef. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by the grill.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

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

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.

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. Sent to operator via email.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above bread ready to eat food in walk in freezer.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in cooler next to wok station.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a portable wok station next to stove in back of house.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on hand sink opposite to wok station.

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

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee mug and water bottle on top of prep table by dish area. Manager removed them from table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with food debris next to prep table.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to dry next to prep area by exit door. Manager hung mop to air dry. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed sweet plantains (50 F - Cold Holding) As per manager less than 1 hour, moved them to bottom of reach in to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with food debris and soiled in prep table.

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 Ms Emelina Roswell foo handlers certification is expired as of 3/14/2021.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled in back of kitchen area.

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 tuna being thawed in walk-in cooler not being removed from original package.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed food being consumed in prep area next to hand washing sink. Manager removed the food. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two knifes inside hand wash sink. Manager removed knifes from inside hand wash sink. 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 3 packs of frozen tuna fillets thawing inside reach in cooler inside ROP packaging. Manager removed tuna fillets from ROP packaging to thaw properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Person in charge labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned containers not inverted in back preparation area. Person in charge inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper in top of preparation table. Person in charge removed bug zapper. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of bread crumbs not identified. Person in charge labeled the bread crumbs. Corrected On-Site