BLISS BY THE SEA

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Establishment does not have hot water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Establishment is still waiting on a part for hot water heater. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Establishment is not washing hands. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Establishment does not have hot water. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on staff for nine weeks in process of completing course. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Operator has took course and will take test later today. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on staff for nine weeks in process of completing course. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of isopropyl 99% alcohol stored on counter behind bar next to coffee presses. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple counters in kitchen with debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen by 3 compartment sink blocked by stored equipment and chemicals on floor. Also hand washing sink blocked in bar area with a box of plastic silverware.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen by 3 compartment sink. Also no paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area. 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. Observed no proof of any Employees training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired over sixty days with no proof of required state approved training. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no paperwork that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge about their health and related foodborne illnesses.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink by door to kitchen. Also, no soap at handwashing sink in bar area.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of microwave with rust.

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink with debris.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes on rack by handwashing sink and 3 compartment sink, on shelf lower than both sinks, exposed to splash.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal phone on prep table in kitchen by back door.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed in 3 compartment sink, middle sink with black dish pan with soap and water. Other sinks empty.

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with lime buildup. Observed interior of ice machine with lime buildup.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with debris buildup.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster sign posted.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator had no copy of last inspection available.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Package of raw bacon stored over packages of muffins in standing reach in freezer in kitchen, bacon moved. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Windex stored with clean plates on rack over sink in kitchen, bottle removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No one on site has proof of manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for any food handlers available during inspection. Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures available, inspector provided procedures during inspection and operation filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In men's bathroom. At hand wash station in dish area in kitchen. Also no paper towels at hand wash station at bar area, operator provided paper towels. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service salad bar/buffet. Missing utensils for individual bread, muffins, sliced fruit and cooked eggs.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water at bar area, water moved. Corrected On-Site