WELAKA LODGE

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In the cook line reach in cooler, 5 packages of tuna and 3 packages of mahi fully thawed and sealed in reduced oxygen packages. Operator pulled the fish to discard.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato punch in prep area with old food debris build up. Kitchen oven of flat top grill has build up of debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar with dirty cup stored in sink. Operator removed the cup from the sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna appetizer and Tuna sandwich on menu with no identifier to consumer advisory for being undercooked. Warning

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 the cook line reach in cooler, 5 packages of tuna and 3 packages of mahi fully thawed and sealed in reduced oxygen packages. Operator pulled the fish to discard. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored in the oven door handles on cook line. Salsa scoop in standing water at 65F, operator removed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gaskets with mold like substance build up.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall with window build up of debris.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At time of inspection sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator dumped and will remake. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna served undercooked as seared or blackened per person in charge with no disclosure on the menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Operator needs more time to print new menus. Time Extended

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment was approved with sliding glass doors at the kitchen and a rolling door at the bar. Establishment currently has a door on a hinge that remains open when in service at the kitchen, with plexiglass up but not fully enclosing kitchen area. Also roll door at bar not closed during operation as indicated. Also, establishment is storing food in maintenance shed with tools, etc. and is not indicated on plans. Also, triple sink at bar area in use during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Operator needs more time to submit. Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed in kitchen area during inspection.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In silver reach in freezer in kitchen raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored above ready to eat guacamole and cheesecake. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose bibb by mop sink with red hose attachment.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM during inspection. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna served undercooked as seared or blackened per person in charge with no disclosure on the menu. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips during inspection. Repeat Violation

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/plan-review/. Establishment was approved with sliding glass doors at the kitchen and a rolling door at the bar. Establishment currently has a door on a hinge that remains open when in service at the kitchen, with plexiglass up but not fully enclosing kitchen area. Also roll door at bar not closed during operation as indicated. Also, establishment is storing food in maintenance shed with tools, etc. and is not indicated on plans. Also, triple sink at bar area in use during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training during inspection. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap, paper towels and sign at hand wash sink in indoor bar area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in water at 84F. Person in charge removed, Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Establishment operates kitchen with open hinged door, plexiglass, side door and rolling door open. 2 flying insects observed in kitchen area during inspection.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor of maintenance shed.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and hot dogs thawing in standing water in the kitchen.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Utensils for self service not inverted. Person in charge inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Triple sink at bar has been hooked back up, observed employee washing dishes in outdoor bar sink during inspection.

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. Establishment was approved with sliding glass doors at the kitchen and a rolling door at the bar. Establishment currently has a door on a hinge that remains open when in service at the kitchen, with plexiglass up but not fully enclosing kitchen area. Also roll door at bar not closed during operation as indicated. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Operator needs more time to complete. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Person in charge needs more time to decide whether they want to operate as approved to, or submit plans. Establishment is seasonal and has been closed for last 2 months. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Operator has not submitted plans yet and asked for details on process and asked for one more extension. Time Extended

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. Establishment was approved with sliding glass doors at the kitchen and a rolling door at the bar. Establishment currently has a door on a hinge that remains open when in service at the kitchen, with plexiglass up but not fully enclosing kitchen area. Also roll door at bar not closed during operation as indicated. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Operator needs more time to complete. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Person in charge needs more time to decide whether they want to operate as approved to, or submit plans. Establishment is seasonal and has been closed for last 2 months. Time Extended

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. Establishment was approved with sliding glass doors at the kitchen and a rolling door at the bar. Establishment currently has a door on a hinge that remains open when in service at the kitchen, with plexiglass up but not fully enclosing kitchen area. Also roll door at bar not closed during operation as indicated. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Operator needs more time to complete. Time Extended

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 raw bacon, no longer commercially packaged stored over case of Hot Dogs.

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on shelving in bar storage area. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up. Observed water overflowing from piping under triple sink when hand wash sink is in use. Also, observed mop sink with pipe draining directly into the river instead of down waste pipe. Person in charge began fixing during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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/ One CFM with expired training during inspection.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar with pitcher of utensils stored in it. Person in charge removed. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips during 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. Establishment was approved with sliding glass doors at the kitchen and a rolling door at the bar. Establishment currently has a door on a hinge that remains open when in service at the kitchen, with plexiglass up but not fully enclosing kitchen area. Also roll door at bar not closed during operation as indicated. Warning

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. One employee with expired training during inspection.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom by dock.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in pool bar area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from bar at pool area and at front bar at the dock.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle at faucet in bar area hand wash sink not functioning.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed large propane tank inside bar storage area.