2784 AVALON BLVD, Avalon, FL 32583
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection, observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance near ice chute on interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, observed bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed temperatures of sliced American cheese 52f in upper make line bar (less than 4 hours per manager). Manager moved cheese to lower part of unit for cooling during inspection. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection, observed mold like substance on upper area of ice machine.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection, observed tanks not secured in rear of establishment.
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Upon inspection, observed duct tape used on upper interior of ice machine near ice chute.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection, observed storage pans wet nesting on storage rack in dishwashing area of establishment. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups wet nesting at server station.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of gyro meat in freezer. Operator added cover during inspection Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer
Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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. Upon inspection, dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Upon closer examination, sanitizer was empty. Operator changed out sanitizer and primed dishwasher, achieving 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dogs belonging to operator in manager office. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Upon callback inspection, no dogs/animals in establishment. Admin Complaint
Complaint Full
Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dogs belonging to operator in manager office. Admin Complaint
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen area showing signs of water damage
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in prep area
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of peppers on floor in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in 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. Scoop for flour in prep area
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator added cold running water to shrimp during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023 Admin Complaint
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Gyro cone uncovered in walk in cooler. Ice dripping from fan onto cone
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. Gallon of milk missing date mark in ice cream station. Date opened determined to be 10/8. Date added. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
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/ Operator Michele Ciftci has certificate that expired 9/18/2023
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning/maintenance supplies in handwash sink in dish room. Operator cleared sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in dish room.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shrimp and fries on floor of walk in freezer Repeat Violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer from fan area Repeat Violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. Gyro cone uncovered in walk-in cooler.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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. Gallon of milk not dated. Opened 1/2/2023. Operator added date during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Eggs in walk-in cooler not stored 6 inched off floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food boxes on floor in walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. No contact with food observed.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in 118F water.
Food-Licensing Inspection
Inspection Completed - No Further Action