DIXIE BELLES CAFE

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish personnel loaded dirty dishes and proceeded to remove clean dishes to place in storage without hand washing. Manager educated employee and he washed his hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (58F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours out. Located on top of prep cooler. Manager placed on time control. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (111F - Hot Holding. Less than 4 hours holding. Placed on the grill to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under microwave

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located on bar.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. cracked plastic containers. manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of substitute butter

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Manager says they're scheduled for another pickup. Truck didn't pickup last time.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in sugar and flour bins. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Baked cookies and muffins located at front counter Sink. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Manager placed in the cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cup and other beverages. Not marked or separated from food for sale to the public.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Banana cut in half with the sticker on it.

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Aluminum pans on storage racks in back prep area.

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Togo tray not inverted with personal items on top of it. Manager removed items and turned it over. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above cooked potatoes.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at the hose bibb. Next to dish

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Sink on cook line, drain line from AC

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spatula in sink located on the cook line. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 120F exterior, interior 0F Ecolab arrived and began repairing the machine 161F Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. 0F, second temp 161F Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, keys and other items.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Potato biscuits stored under paper towel dispenser. Management removed pan Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in potato and hash. Staff removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of equipment on the cook line.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Under self next-to spices. Management removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and walls soiled walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil torn under flat top - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic 4 in line pan on clean storage rack.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer .

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar and flour containers.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to ice machine.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Old food debris and grease wall on cook line.

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/ Operator moved ice machine outside of back door. Machine is covered and protected. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Manager not sure if plan were submitted. A hand sink was added next to the ice machine. Time extended 30 days . Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Muffins,brownies and cookies on front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 # 10 can of green beans.

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee on cook line washed hands less than 10 seconds. Spoke to kitchen manager. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 122F, operator place back on grill for temperature recovery. Corrective Action Taken

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. Provided operator with plan. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink on cook line. Corrected On-Site

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.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf with food in dry storage and purse and bags on shelf with single service napkins at front counter.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet on cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan on chicken on floor under shelf in walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives in between make table.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk flour. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Muffins, cookies and brownies on front counter.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in make tables on cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers old food and grease build up. Shelves in dry storage dust build up.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce above cooked potatoes in walk in cooler.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. meatloaf (44-45F - Cooling Operator states made night prior Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw pork chop (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); monte Cristo wrap (50F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (50F - Cold Holding); hollandaise (47F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding) meatloaf (44-45F - Cooling) Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered and wrapped Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatula at steam table Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in freezer on cookline broken - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in dry storage area Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. collard greens (47F - Cooling); black eyed peas (48F - Cooling ) operator states made night prior. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator coached employee on proper hand sanitizer. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Liver over fries in reach in freezer on cookline. Operator moved Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. collard greens (47F - Cooling); black eyed peas (48F - Cooling ) - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. collard greens (47F - Cooling); black eyed peas (48F - Cooling ) operator states made night prior. Stored in deep container covered and stacked - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under bar, operator labeled Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatula between steam table and prep table, operator removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Had to use flashlight to see product - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher touching dirty dishes then clean without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook go into walk-in with gloves on then return with head of lettuce and begin cutting lettuce. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing 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. Rice pilaf marked 3-15

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer under biscuit table in kitchen

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. Carmen expired 3/21

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Strip did not turn black. Operator will utilize three compartment sink

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At dish area. Operator turned on Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. On cookline. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of dish machine Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On floor Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Under make table and two door glass cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.make table in kitchen Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook went into walk-in then returned to cooking without handwash and glove change. Coached employee on proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cambro in flour tub, operator removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives between prep table and equipment on cookline, operator removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on dry storage shelf over dry goods. Operator removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Tile broken in front of dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Below make table. Operator placed one inside Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under make table - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended