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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flying around front counter, dining room Operator killed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler Raw shell eggs stored above bags of cheese Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Reach in cooler Raw shell Raw chicken over raw beef. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook wearing gloves grabbed metal sponge from the 3 compartment sink , cleaned metal spatula with water and then started to cooked onions on flat top grill without removing gloves, washing hands first. Advised employee to wash hands Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under 3 compartment sink. Advised operator to fix drain Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of meat stored at room temperature on sink. Advised operator to opened water flow to thaw under running water Warning

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. Employee blew air into glove and after handled container of cut lettuce, discussed with operator, employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged open bag of raw hamburger patties stored directly above bag of fully cooked chicken nuggets, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site

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. In reach in cooler large container of cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately 2 days, discussed with operator see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In reach in cooler sealed container of cut lettuce (60F - Cooling) at 3:00 since 10:00, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler large container of cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately 2 days, discussed with operator see stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In reach in cooler sealed container of cut lettuce (60F - Cooling) at 3:00 since 10:00, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator see stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on table cooked cactus (85F - Hot Holding); cooked sausage (84F - Hot Holding) per operator product cooked approximately 30 minutes ago and held at room temperature until reheated and served, discussed with operator who placed products on stove to reheat to 165F+. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator and provided big 6 poster.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed with operator.

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. Reviewed with operator and emailed clean up poster to operator.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen under sink unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pots of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen under flat top stove, discussed with operator who removed product from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen large holes in wall next to reach in produce cooler, discussed with operator to repair.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 15 live flies in kitchen landing on trash cans, walls, mop bucket. Discussed with operator to kill flies and clean and sanitize areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: 3 live flies in kitchen hallway landing on mop bucket and walls . Discussed with operator to kill clean and sanitize area. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter cooked rice milk (62F - Cooling) per operator rice cooked yesterday and chilled overnight today at 10:30 operator mixed milk, cooked rice and seasonings to prepare drink and placed into drink display to hold until served. At this current cooling rate product did not reach 41F within 4 hours see stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler cooked chicken (54F Cooling ) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held in cooler overnight to cool. Product did not reach 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen above prep table ceiling tiles are sagging and showing visible signs of water damage. Discussed with operator to replace. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach In kitchen dry storage area on floor. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: 1 dead roach In kitchen dry storage area on floor. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen under prep table containers of seasonings stored on floor discussed with operator who moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: In kitchen under prep table containers pineapples and Tomatoes stored on floor discussed with operator who moved to shelf. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...rice 45F, cooked beef 53F in reach in cooler at bottom shelf . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Operator removed food acceptable upper shelf. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...multiple food in reach in cooler was cooked 2 days ago . Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe knife in hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe at dry storage.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: 1. bottled water stored on the floor behind front counter. 2. Bags of onions stored on the floor. 3. Jugs of oil stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out containers stored on the floor in closet. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: No vacuum breaker observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler, Cooked pork, cooked chicken refried beans, all more than 24 hours, no date mark. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: No labeling observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor behind front counter. Operator placed on crate. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Observed plastic containers stored on the floor. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage closet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Observed single serve take out box's stored on the floor in supply closet. Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection ref#216045389 Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed washed and diced onions above unwashed parsley. Operator placed diced onions on top shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator raw shelled eggs above sliced onions and sliced cheese. Operator place raw shelled eggs on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in dry storage.