THE SURF RESTAURANT BAR GRILL & MOTEL

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk-in cooler, raw shelled eggs on shelf over canned alcoholic drinks. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In flip top reach in cooler across from cook line, one pan of pulled pork dated marked 5/5. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top reach in cooler across from cook line, two pans of cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cut cabbage in cooler over night. See stop sale. In reach in cooler under grills on cook line, raw steak (49F-51F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (54F-64F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items have been in cooler since yesterday. Ambient air of cooler 54F. Thermometer reading 50F. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler across from cook line, two pans of cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); hotdog (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cut cabbage in cooler over night. See stop sale. Hot dogs put in cooler couple hours prior, operator put ice on product. Ambient air of cooler 51F. In reach in cooler under grills on cook line, raw steak (49F-51F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (54F-64F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items have been in cooler since yesterday. Ambient air of cooler 54F. Thermometer reading 50F. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. In kitchen in rice in rice warmer held on time with no time marking. Operator stated it was made at 11 am and added time marking to pan. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In kitchen, two Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator dumped out solution and refilled with water and rechecked at 100ppm. 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. In flip top reach in cooler across from cook line, container of buttermilk opened day prior and not date marked. Operator added date. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment using bleach for sanitizer buckets in kitchen but only have quaternary test strips. Inspector provided some chlorine test strips. Operator stated she will order some on Amazon for tomorrow. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under handwash sink in kitchen area, spray bottle of clear liquid not labeled. Operator added label. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate soiled with pink mold-like substance.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen next to to-go bags. Operator moved drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen area under reach in coolers, cook line equipment and prep table soiled with grease build up/food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with food/grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Tub of pickles on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved pickles to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Major grease build up on ceiling and wall around hood system over grills on cook line.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to rice warmer, scoops in standing water at 76F in metal pan. Operator dumped out water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign for employees in large restrooms near office. Inspector provided handwashing sign and operator printed and displayed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris/torn. Also, top of reach in cooler under grills soiled with black residue. Also, around nozzles on soda machine at bar soiled with mold-like substance buildup up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler under cook line equipment and across from cook line soiled with food debris/standing water.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen and dry storage, floor containers of flour/breading not labeled. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Prep raw chicken stored over Gatorade drink in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 pans of homemade queso sauce with prep date 7-30-25 stored in walk in cooler. Verified correct prep date with manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 2 pans of homemade queso sauce with prep date 7-30-25 stored in walk in cooler. Verified correct prep date with manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator ROP fish in-house and stored walk in cooler. Fish was placed from walk in freezer to thaw with prep date 8-1-25 and has no prep time. Fish is now completely thawed. Stop sale issued for 5 pieces of raw ROP fish. Provided operator with ROP handout Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at spigot on wall on cook line. Missing back flow preventer on exterior wall outside near manager office Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no chemical test strips Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator ROP fish in-house and stored in walk in cooler. Fish was placed from walk in freezer to thaw with prep date 8-1-25 and has no prep time. Fish is now completely thawed. Stop sale issued for 5 pieces of raw ROP fish. Provided operator with ROP handout Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee radio on prep table

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind cooking equipment's on cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle stored touching hush puppies in reach in cooler. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled Exterior of fryer with grease build up

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in kitchen leaking at faucet Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry food storage area, seven (7) cans of beans are rusted.

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, six (6) pieces of vacuum sealed on site raw salmon.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in back kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, pans of raw fish stored over ready to eat grits. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, one pan of prepared queso dip dated 9/2. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, one pan of prepared pasta dated 8/30. See stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In walk in cooler, ten (10) pieces of thawed raw tuna in sealed ROP. See stop sale. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, six (6) pieces of vacuum sealed on site raw salmon.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, two pans of coleslaw stored overnight 50F. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, two pans of coleslaw stored overnight 50F. See stop sale.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cheesemelter on cook line. Manager states equipment being removed. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dishwasher in kitchen. Manager ordered strips during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Far hand washing sink in outdoor bar. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at far end of outdoor bar. Soap provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is vacuum sealing raw salmon. Warning

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one prep cook in kitchen.

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. In walk in cooler, ten (10) pieces of thawed raw tuna in sealed ROP. See stop sale.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2024.

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. Employee coffee cup on prep table in kitchen without lid. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One prep cook working with food in kitchen. Cook placed hat on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at end of bar. Hand washing sink in men's large restroom. Hand washing sink in women's large restroom. Inspector emailed Form 5030-111 (Hand Washing Sign). Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple wire shelves throughout kitchen are rusted. White chest freezer in outdoor service bar is rusted.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in outside bars and storage areas.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe behind dish machine in kitchen. Reach in cooler pipe in bar.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 35 rodent droppings on top of dishwasher Approximately 30 rodent droppings under dishwasher Approximately 10 rodent droppings under triple sink Approximately 40 rodent droppings under oven in prep area 6 rodent droppings on top of oven in prep area 2 rodent droppings on top of boxed wine in dry storage area (sherry California) Approximately 10 droppings under dry storage rack under balsamic vinegar 5 droppings under black rolling charts near ice machine Approximately 30 droppings in corner of ice tea making area. Approximately 75 behind warmers in back prep area near ice cream freezer Approximately 20 droppings in back prep area pizza area Approximately 7dropping in wait station next to small bar Approximately 5 droppings under handsink in large bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: 5 rodent droppings under diswasher 3 rodent droppings under handsink 5 rodent droppings under rack next to triple sink dish area 10 rodent droppings back dry storage area 5 rodent dropping in back pizza area Admin Complaint

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 35 rodent droppings on top of dishwasher Approximately 30 rodent droppings under dishwasher Approximately 10 rodent droppings under triple sink Approximately 40 rodent droppings under oven in prep area 6 rodent droppings on top of oven in prep area 2 rodent droppings on top of boxed wine in dry storage area (sherry California) Approximately 10 droppings under dry storage rack under balsamic vinegar 5 droppings under black rolling charts near ice machine Approximately 30 droppings in corner of ice tea making area. Approximately 75 behind warmers in back prep area near ice cream freezer Approximately 20 droppings in back prep area pizza area Approximately 7dropping in wait station next to small bar Approximately 5 droppings under handsink in large bar Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on prep area near soup warmers Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Valu- Check chemical spray bottle with no label With pink substance inside Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup stored in flour mix In back dry storage area Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on prep tables Warning

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Repair came and replaced bad Parton unit. Hot water available Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Throughout restaurant Repairman came and fixed part Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of chicken on walk in freezer floor Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between lids of cooler Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink in kitchen Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucets at handsink in triple sink area Warning

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppms,

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine and soda gun. Soiled

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with out labels

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over prep table moved Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on floor in walk way between Salad cooler and prep table. 10live crawling under reach in cooler dessert cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: 1 live roach crawling across plates on prep area across from salad cooler. 3 live roaches under rack of clean dish rack. 2 live in old electrical panel 1 live crawling on floor near coffee station area Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 57° stacked to high removed top half to place in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

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. burger 119°-122° on flat top grill in water , manager moved to stove to reheat Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation solution over 200 ppms started to bleach strip. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at large bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink near employee station, employee provided paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jessica hired 6 moths ago Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At 2 Handsinks at bar. Provided Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple clear spray bottles with orange and purple substances inside unlabeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White defector inside ice Machine in kitchen, also in ice machine in wait station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hoods soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor near hand sink in box soda station 2 dead roaches in employee locker area 1 dead roach on floor near prep table in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: 3 dead in old electrical panel across from coffee station Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal Gatorade on shelf next to grill, moved Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In employee locker room area, ac pooling water on floor leading to hallway Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine, moved Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor, moved Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-16: Time Extended

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on floor in walk way between Salad cooler and prep table. 10live crawling under reach in cooler dessert cooler Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 57° stacked to high removed top half to place in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. burger 119°-122° on flat top grill in water , manager moved to stove to reheat Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation solution over 200 ppms started to bleach strip. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at large bar Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink near employee station, employee provided paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jessica hired 6 moths ago Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At 2 Handsinks at bar. Provided Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple clear spray bottles with orange and purple substances inside unlabeled Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White defector inside ice Machine in kitchen, also in ice machine in wait station Warning

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

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor near hand sink in box soda station 2 dead roaches in employee locker area 1 dead roach on floor near prep table in kitchen Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal Gatorade on shelf next to grill, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In employee locker room area, ac pooling water on floor leading to hallway Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near triple sink rear two medium sized holes where metal rack is stored Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler Warning