LEXI'S OF WELAKA

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Priority: High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ DACS has requested that establishment move to DBPR due to processes and volume of service. Operator states did apply and sent plans. Awaiting approval. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Establishment has applied for a license with the division, callback completed at licensing inspection. Establishment not given temporary license due to not being licensable until hand wash sink by cook line is fully functioning. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Priority: Intermediate Observed: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon not identified as being served raw or undercooked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Smoked salmon for bagel and lox not identified on menu as a raw item at time of follow up inspection. Time Extended

High Priority Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At grab and go cooler, at front counter, house made chicken salad, marked for 8 day expiration

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Container of medicine improperly stored. In front service area, above coffee station, liquid laxative medicine stored on shelf above. Operator moved to proper storage location. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ DACS has requested that establishment move to DBPR due to processes and volume of service. Operator states did apply and sent plans. Awaiting approval. Warning

High Priority - Priority: High Priority 5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Employee cut/ prepared items at 7:45 AM sausage (72F - Cold Holding, re temp 2 hour lapse 45F); ham (73F - Cold Holding, retemp 2 hour lapse 50F); diced tomato (67F - Cold Holding, retemp 2 hour lapse 50F) Items temped at 12pm. Warning

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. In back kitchen, employee cracked shell eggs and grab clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands upon request. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In office, in Reach in cooler, eggs stored over apples; bacon stored over feta cheese tub. In shared back storage area, in reach in freezer, raw sausage not in original packaging stored above ready to eat food.

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In kitchen, in Reach in cooler, feta cheese marked 2-14, exceeding 7 day mark. Operator removed from fridge.

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In back kitchen, multiple items held on counter, employee explained they use most items before the morning is over. Recommend holding items on time control. sliced cheese (65F - Cold Holding); eggs ambient (60F - Cold Holding); hash brown (52F - Cold Holding). Worked with operator to hold all items on time. Provided paperwork.

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. In back storage area, mop sink has no vacuum breaker. Also, missing vacuum breaker from hose Bibb outside with green hose attached.

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon not identified as being served raw or undercooked. Warning

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: 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. At grab and go cooler at front counter, potato salad and chicken salad, missing minimal labeling.

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In back storage room, empty egg cartons stored, employee stated they wash and re use to store bulk eggs in.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked Salmon for Bagel and Lox not identified as raw on the menu. Discussed with operator to correct. Open warning with callback of 6/18.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink between cook line and front kitchen counter not completely installed. Operator was completing maintenance in the morning before the breakfast shift and will complete. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Hard water build up on sides of bulk ice bin, per operator log cleaned on 6/2 and will clean and scrub. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on the reach in cooler between the front kitchen and back cook line. Operator relocated the beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixing utensil on cook line in standing water at ambient temperature of 83F, discussed with operator keeping water above 135F. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in chest freezer in office area previously stored outdoors has mold like substance Jill up on the door gaskets.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service carry out containers stored in the floor by the rear exterior door. Operator relocated the containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket at front display counter at 0ppm chlorine. Operator emptied the solution to reset the sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken