St. Augustine, St. Johns County

NERO’S CAFE/TINI MARTINI BAR

24 AVENIDA MENENDEZ, St. Augustine, FL 32084

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 30, 2026
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
24

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 30, 2026

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 29, 2026

Complaint Partial

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 24599387

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 around mop sink and 5 along same wall in opposite corners next to flour bins. Both areas are in the kitchen.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 16

01B-02-5

Detail 24424277

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Salmon 51F, tomatoes 55F, ham 52F, cheese 51F, sausage 52F, butter 52F, sausage 51F; ( - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24424278

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Salmon 51F, tomatoes 55F, ham 52F, cheese 51F, sausage 52F, butter 52F, sausage 51F; French toast mixture 51F( - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

16-33-4

Detail 24424288

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test strips not used to test dish machine. Palm Coast got test strips and tested. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24424287

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar; soda nozzles are soiled. Person in charge cleaned nozzles. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24424275

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to dishwasher used as a dump sink for coffer/stirrers. Addressed and person in charge removed all items. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24424284

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some staff are missing training.

41-17-4

Detail 24424276

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in kitchen and bar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24424283

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 phones on prep surfaces. Person in charge moved phones. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24424280

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes and containers of oil on floor. Person in charge removed all items. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24424285

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in chest freezers have ice buildup.

10-20-4

Detail 24424286

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 5 pairs of tongs hanging from oven door. Person in charge moved tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24424281

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing on serve side. Person in charge replaced sign. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24424282

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on small chest freezer in kitchen has black/moldy substance on them. Sugar/flour containers soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 24424274

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler lowboy has standing water in it. Person in charge wiped dry. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24424279

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer chicken tenders not covered. Person in charge covered. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24424273

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in mop bucket. Repeat Violation

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23985036

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad reach in cooler: shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); feta (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (48F - Cold Holding); cut green (53F - Cold Holding) left in overnight. Ambient air temperature of reach in cooler 50F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad reach in cooler: shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); feta (52F - Cold Holding); Ambient air temperature of reach in cooler 50F. Cooler stocked up less than one hour per person in charge. Person in charge had all items placed in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23977359

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish above ready to eat cut onions in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved fish to another cooler. Observed raw shell eggs above ready to eat juice in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23977355

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw fish and shrimp in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved raw chicken below everything. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 23977362

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made slaw dressing in walk-in cooler from 8/13 Observed house made 1000 island dressing from 7/10 Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23977356

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two packages of raw reduced oxygen packaged fish fully thawed not removed from its reduced oxygen environment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23977365

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salad reach in cooler: shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); feta (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (48F - Cold Holding); cut green (53F - Cold Holding) left in overnight. Ambient air temperature of reach in cooler 50F. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23977357

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad reach in cooler: shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding); feta (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (48F - Cold Holding); cut green (53F - Cold Holding) left in overnight. Ambient air temperature of reach in cooler 50F. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23977364

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottles filled with blue liquid missing common name label. Person in charge added label to bottle. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23977363

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. Observed two packages of raw reduced oxygen packaged fish fully thawed not removed from its reduced oxygen environment. See stop sale

36-73-4

Detail 23977360

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed bottle caps and food debris on floor under equipment at bar. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23977354

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs hanging on oven handles at waist height.

10-18-5

Detail 23977361

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed several cook line utensils stored in quat sanitizer. Discussed with person in charge and person in charge dumped all sanitizer and utensils in ware washing. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23977358

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop water.

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 14

08B-56-4

Detail 23551462

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed glass champagne bottle stored in drink ice at bar. Bar employee removed glass bottle from drink ice. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 23551457

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two live flying insects at bar.

01B-13-4

Detail 23551458

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed glass bottle stored in drink ice. Stop sale for drink ice.

03A-02-5

Detail 23551464

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (66F - Cold Holding) stored above chill line on flip-top cooler. Person in charge voluntarily disposed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 23551459

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. Observed open gallon of milk, from two days prior to inspection per person in charge, missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23551465

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at bar blocked by clean sipping cloths. Bar employee unblocked hand sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23551460

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 current proof of food handler training for any employee hired over 60 days. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23551455

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machines heavily soiled with black/green mold like substance. Person in charge immediately started cleaning ice machines. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 23551461

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on and above food prep areas in kitchen. Person in charge removed drinks from food prep area during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 23551456

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed ware washing employee eating food near dish machine. Person in charge asked employee to removed food from restricted area. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 23551466

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floors behind equipment heavily soiled with trash and food debris. Observed floors at bar heavily soiled with trash.

08B-38-4

Detail 23551467

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag n box soda on floor near back door. Observed plastic food container with chopped potatoes on floor in kitchen. Observed plastic container of chopped potatoes on floor in beer walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed potatoes in beer walk-in cooler on shelf. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 23551454

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer preventing products from being frozen. Ambient temperature of walk-in freezer is 40F

23-03-4

Detail 23551463

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 23110944

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage patties (68F - Cold Holding); corned beef (55F - Cold Holding); ham (63F - Cold Holding); milk (69F - Cold Holding); shrimp (67F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (64F - Cold Holding); bacon (66F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding); beef patties (64F - Cold Holding); ambient air raw shell eggs (66F - Cold Holding); sour cream (68F - Cold Holding); hummus (69F - Cold Holding); yogurt (67F - Cold Holding); ricotta (66F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar, Swiss, hot pepper, provolone (67-68F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (70F - Cold Holding); smoked cheddar (65F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (64F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (65F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (66F - Cold Holding); beans (68F - Cold Holding); corned beef cooked (68F - Cold Holding); rice (55F - Cold Holding); turkey (65F - Cold Holding); ham (69F - Cold Holding); butter (71F - Cold Holding); tartar sauce (69F - Cold Holding); clam base (66F - Cold Holding) Inside walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler has been not working since approximately 0330 per person in charge. No food was taken out of walk-in cooler by morning shift. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23110949

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties (68F - Cold Holding); corned beef (55F - Cold Holding); ham (63F - Cold Holding); milk (69F - Cold Holding); shrimp (67F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (64F - Cold Holding); bacon (66F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding); beef patties (64F - Cold Holding); ambient air raw shell eggs (66F - Cold Holding); sour cream (68F - Cold Holding); hummus (69F - Cold Holding); yogurt (67F - Cold Holding); ricotta (66F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar, Swiss, hot pepper, provolone (67-68F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (70F - Cold Holding); smoked cheddar (65F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (64F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (65F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (66F - Cold Holding); beans (68F - Cold Holding); corned beef cooked (68F - Cold Holding); rice (55F - Cold Holding); turkey (65F - Cold Holding); ham (69F - Cold Holding); butter (71F - Cold Holding); tartar sauce (69F - Cold Holding); clam base (66F - Cold Holding) Inside walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler has been not working since approximately 0330 per person in charge. No food was taken out of walk-in cooler by morning shift. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23110947

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler at ambient 72F. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23110945

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs on oven door handles.

10-07-4

Detail 23110948

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line utensils sitting in 70F water. Person in charge had water dumped. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 23110946

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23110943

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.

Mar 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-05-4

Detail 22731218

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall at bar. Bar employee killed and removed roach. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22731224

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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Person in charge stated procedures are locked in office.

31A-11-4

Detail 22731223

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station by dish machine used to rinse food off of steel wool by evidence of food inside hand washing station and steel wool inside hand washing station.

53A-01-7

Detail 22731219

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certification present. Person in charge says certifications are locked in office. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22731222

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 food handler training. Person in charge stated training is locked in office. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22731221

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank by Bach in box and ice machines not secured. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22731225

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor through out kitchen and dish area soiled with food debris. Observed food and single service items on floor at bar. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22731220

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic bottles of oil and one bag n box on floor near back door. Person in charge had employee removed food product from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-11-5

Detail 22731226

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed several sleeves of single service plastic cups stored in rear shed no longer fully enclosed due to rotten floors.

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 22583085

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near bag n box machine.

08A-20-5

Detail 22583092

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw fish in walk-in cooler. Person in charge reorganized walk-in cooler placing eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22583089

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks by bag n box and ice machine not secured.

36-32-5

Detail 22583087

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles missing near triple sink and dish washer. Observed holes in ceiling by triple sink and visible water damage.

36-73-4

Detail 22583090

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in kitchen soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22583091

Basic - Food stored on floor Observed potatoes in water on floor in kitchen. Person in charge placed potatoes on reach in freezer. Observed bags of ice on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed two cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer.

08B-42-4

Detail 22583088

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 23 cases of plastic water bottles stored outside uncovered, exposed to rain and sun, next to walk-in cooler. Person in charge had employee move cases of water into storage sheds. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 22583094

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in cooler, walk-in coolers soiled with food debris/black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22583086

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers on storage rack. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 22583093

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed HVAC mini split units in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 22583095

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall covering missing, exposed insulation on vent stack above oven.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 15

35A-23-4

Detail 22244324

High Priority - Insect/Vermin excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings in back storage cabinets by walk-in cooler were single service items are stored. Discussed with person in charge.

50-17-3

Detail 22244313

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23. Person in charge renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-03-5

Detail 22244322

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 20 boxes of 100 count tea bags contaminated by dripping water from ceiling.

01B-02-5

Detail 22244314

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed walk-in cooler: Potato Salad (66F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salad (78F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (78F - Cold Holding); butter chips (68F - Cold Holding); hummus (70F - Cold Holding); red sauce (70F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (70F - Cold Holding); yogurt (69F - Cold Holding); basil pesto (70F - Cold Holding); cut melon salad (68F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (67F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (69F - Cold Holding); cheese Brie (71F - Cold Holding); blu cheese (71F - Cold Holding); beef (62F - Cold Holding); cheese cubes (62F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (69F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar,sliced Swiss, sliced American (66F-69F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (70F - Cold Holding); butter (65F - Cold Holding); Gouda cheese (71F - Cold Holding); no shell hard boiled eggs (72F - Cold Holding) In broken walk-in cooler for 5 hours per person in charge. Person in charge disposed of all products. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22244318

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler: Potato Salad (66F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salad (78F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (78F - Cold Holding); butter chips (68F - Cold Holding); hummus (70F - Cold Holding); red sauce (70F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (70F - Cold Holding); yogurt (69F - Cold Holding); basil pesto (70F - Cold Holding); cut melon salad (68F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (67F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (69F - Cold Holding); cheese Brie (71F - Cold Holding); blu cheese (71F - Cold Holding); beef (62F - Cold Holding); cheese cubes (62F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (69F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar,sliced Swiss, sliced American (66F-69F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (70F - Cold Holding); butter (65F - Cold Holding); Gouda cheese (71F - Cold Holding); no shell hard boiled eggs (72F - Cold Holding) All items were in walk-in cooler that stopped working five hours prior to inspection per person in charge. See stop sale. Person in charge disposed of all products and walk-in cooler technician fixed unit during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22244319

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored hanging off sugar rack. Person in charge removed toxic substances from food area. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22244320

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed multiple foods on time in kitchen indicated by time labels and per person in charge kitchen process. Written plans not filled out. Discussed with person in charge. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 22244310

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler with ambient temperature of 72F. Walk-in cooler stopped functioning five hours prior to inspection per person in charge. Person in charge called technician prior to inspection start. Technician was able to repair condenser unit and get the walk-in cooler functional by end of inspection. Ambient air temperature 65F after technician left. Ambient air temperature 56F by end of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22244316

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed black coffee mug on top of main flip-top cooler. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22244312

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled through out kitchen and dish washing area.

10-20-4

Detail 22244311

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging off grill equipment on cook line. Discussed with person in charge and they had employee remove. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22244321

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 22244315

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels and tape stuck to food containers on storage racks in kitchen. Discussed with person in charge.

25-05-4

Detail 22244317

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed deli paper stored in outdoor cabinets exposed to wood dust from insect activity. Discussed with person in charge.

36-50-4

Detail 22244323

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed mini split AC in kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-24-5

Detail 21901205

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 1) Ham date marked 3/15 2) rice date marked 3/20 Person in charge disposed of items out of date. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21901204

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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 21901209

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided new paper work to person in charge. They started filling out paper. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21901206

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes above steamer well and below dirty AC not inverted. Person in charge inverted all dishes. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 21901210

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in dish washing area. Employee cleaned up dead roach. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21901208

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 employee drinks above main flip-top cooler. Employee removed all drinks. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 21901211

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Split unit AC above steamer well in kitchen heavily soiled with black/green mold like substance. Person in charge states new ACs are being installed this week.

29-11-4

Detail 21901207

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe going from triple sink/dish washer into grease trap leaking.

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 7Basic: 7Total: 20

12A-27-4

Detail 21512181

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. 1) cook cracked shell eggs and processed to grab utensils. Discussed with employee and they changed gloves but refused to wash hands Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 21512189

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1) employee removed gloves, touched face and put new gloves on with out hand washing. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21512178

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (81F - Cold Holding) under heat lamp on expo line. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21512182

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) above chill line in main cook line flip-top cooler. Employee placed below in door part of flip-top cooler. 2) butter (81F - Cold Holding) under heat lamp on expo line. See stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21512193

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) white gravey (130F - Hot Holding); grits (118F - Hot Holding) in steamer well that was unplugged by employee so they may plug in deli slicer. Cook started to reheat both on griddle. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21512183

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1) in use hose Bibb near generac generator missing vacuum breaker

22-02-4

Detail 21512185

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) deli slicer soiled with food debris.

31A-09-4

Detail 21512180

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1) hand washing station at dish washing area blocked by trays. 2) hand washing station on cook line blocked by food container of water inside sink. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21512184

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1) hand washing station on cook line missing paper towels. 2) hand washing station by tea urns missing paper towels.

31B-03-4

Detail 21512191

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 1) hand washing station on cook line missing soap.

53B-13-5

Detail 21512186

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1) some cook employees hired over 60 days do not have proof of training.

41-17-4

Detail 21512176

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1) 3 chemical spray bottles hanging of hand washing station in dish washing area not labeled.

27-16-4

Detail 21512188

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1) hand washing station on cook line has no functioning hot water. 2) hand washing station next to tea urns has no functioning hot water.

22-20-5

Detail 21512192

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 1) both ice machines have black/green mold like substance on deflector plate

51-11-4

Detail 21512187

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1) seven CO2 canisters not secured next to back door.

12B-02-4

Detail 21512194

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. 1) employee eating on cook limes flip-top cooler. Discussed with employee and they moved out of the kitchen. 2) employee eating next to tea urns on top of serving trays. Discussed with employee and they took food out of kitchen. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-09-4

Detail 21512177

Basic - Faucet/handle missing or in disrepair at plumbing fixture. 1) hand washing station on cook line has free spinning hot water handle. 2) hand washing station next to tea urns has free spinning hot water handle.

08B-38-4

Detail 21512190

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) potatoes in water on floor of kitchen next to main flip-top cooler. 2) bag n box stored next to walk-in cooler on ground. Box split open bag on ground. 3) boxes of limes and lemons on floor of beer walk-in cooler 4) seven cases of food stored on floor of walk-in freezer. 5) five cases of water stored on ground behind walk-in freezer. 6) case of juice and bag n box on floor near ice machines. Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 21512179

Basic - Food stored outside. 1) 10 cases of bottles water stored outside without cover.

36-02-5

Detail 21512175

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. 1) unsealed concrete in dish washing area.

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-03-4

Detail 20593111

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at front wall of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: Still missing. Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 20593109

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing on floor sink under 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: No change. Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 20593110

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles in bar are not grouted. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-18: No change. Time Extended

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 20429450

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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm.

03G-04-5

Detail 20429463

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Fish in drawers thawed in back without opening bag 1st.

03A-02-5

Detail 20429458

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In wic less than 3 hrs. Sausage 50°; (); ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge voluntarily discarded sausage. Corrective Action Taken

16-33-4

Detail 20429462

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine tested at Oppms.

22-02-4

Detail 20429459

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris.

51-16-7

Detail 20429460

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 has 3 freezer full of time/temperature control for safety food beside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-05-4

Detail 20429451

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand washing sink in kitchen. Person in charge fixed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20429453

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several unlabeled spray bottles around kitchen and bar. Person in charge labeled all bottles. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20429455

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sifter without handles used to scoop flour and soufflé cup used to scoop spices. Person in charge removed both. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 20429464

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles/gaskets. Gaskets on reach in freezer are soiled. Also, lids to flour/sugar were dirty. Person in charge cleaned lids. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 20429461

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at front wall of kitchen.

29-18-4

Detail 20429457

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing on floor sink under 3 compartment sink.

13-02-4

Detail 20429466

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook had a hair restraint that was not effective with long hair dangling and another cook had no beard.

14-11-4

Detail 20429449

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawers are torn.

36-11-4

Detail 20429452

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles in bar are not grouted. Repeat Violation

08B-42-4

Detail 20429465

Basic - Food stored outside. Soda boxes on floor out by back door of kitchen. Person in charge removed boxes. Also, per last inspection establishment was on a warning for storing outside freezer with food in them. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-08-4

Detail 20429456

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing under 3 compartment sink leaks onto floor. Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 20429448

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer on top of food prep table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 20429454

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Sep 24, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 16, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 18

01B-02-5

Detail 20514685

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On counter;shell eggs 80°, pesto 91°, butter 81° ; ( - Cold Holding) Lowboy; sausage 49°, cheese 49°; ( - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20514672

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter; waffle batter 68°, shell eggs 80°, pesto 91°, butter 81° ; ( - Cold Holding) Drawers; burgers 47°, corned beef 45°, chicken 45°, fish 45°; ( - Cold Holding). Sauerkraut 48°. Items placed in walk in cooler. Lowboy; sausage 49°, cheese 49°; ( - Cold Holding) in cooler overnight. Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20514675

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on waffle batter. Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 20514683

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. Milk and cream not dated. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20514677

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20514682

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand washing sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 20514687

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels are missing at bar. Person in charge replaced paper towel. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20514679

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled at bar. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20514684

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop semolina. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20514686

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple cell phones on prep tables. Person in charge removed phones. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20514676

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cooler are torn.

36-17-5

Detail 20514680

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor has tile missing. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20514688

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil on floor in kitchen, steak on floor. Person in charge moved all items.

10-01-5

Detail 20514671

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying n sugar. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20514674

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple drinks in various coolers. Person in charge moved drinks. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 20514678

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen is leaking. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20514673

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple dirty rags on counters. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20514681

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled.

Aug 16, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 20429437

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. At the time of inspection, remodel has been done 3 freezers and cabinets were added to the back of the restaurant. Not on current plans. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-16: Issue is being carried over on to inspection dated 8.16.21. Time Extended

08B-42-4

Detail 20429436

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. At time of inspection, 3 freezers stored out back, not in a fully enclosed structure. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-16: Issue is being carried over into new inspection dated 8.16.21. Time Extended