VOCO HOTEL

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine sanitizer 0ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Dishwasher still not operational. Operator is currently using triple sink. Time Extended

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. Dishmachine sanitizer 0ppm. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025.

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

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At back of seating area small staff room with coffee maker, juice and drink machines, storage for single service items and dry goods. Observed no hand wash sink in close proximity. Room not showed on current plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Triple sink in bar area is a combined 4 bay sink. Discussed with operator adding partition and separate faucet for hand sink. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wrapped in plastic wrap on top shelf over ready to eat food in reach in freezer. Also raw shell eggs stored next to bread on bottom shelf in reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose laying in 3 compartment sink in kitchen.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 3 packages of tuna, 6 packages salmon and 8 packages of Mahi on top shelf in reach in cooler thawed and not open. Packed labeled to remain frozen until time of use.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs at 63F and raw bacon at 57F on prep table in kitchen. Employee stated items out for approximately 15 minutes. Employee discarded eggs and returned bacon to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles with chemicals stored next to coffee filters on bottom shelf in cafe kitchen by juice machine.

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/. At back of seating area small staff room with coffee maker, juice and drink machines, storage for single service items and dry goods. Observed no hand wash sink in close proximity. Room not showed on current plans. 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. Observed 3 packages of tuna, 6 packages salmon and 8 packages of Mahi on top shelf in reach in cooler thawed and not open. Packed labeled to remain frozen until time of use.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed coffee filters on counter in small cafe kitchen located in back of dining room uncovered.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of oil stored on floor in storage are in back of kitchen.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Amana xpress oven has debris buildup.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood and filters over grill has debris buildup.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a box of unwashed mushrooms over shredded cheese in reach in cooler.

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Dishmachine has been added to kitchen. Mop sink is located in laundry room. Bar has been added in lobby with triple sink, ice machine. Not indicated on plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Establishment is working will plan review to add bar to plans. Time Extended

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Mozzarella dated 9/7. Bread pudding dated 9/3.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM for establishment due to only one available expired. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing papertowels from hand wash sink in kitchen and at bar. Also missing hand wash sign from front bar.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Dishmachine has been added to kitchen. Mop sink is located in laundry room. Bar has been added in lobby with triple sink, ice machine. Not indicated on plan review. 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 training due to all expired. Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds breakfast items on time. Unable to provide paperwork during inspection. Emailed to operator during inspection.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with yellow chemical unlabeled at bar. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink in kitchen lacks pressure to wash hands with. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Hand washing sink does not have pressure. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Establishment does not have any training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Time needed to train staff. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink does not have hot water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: Hand washing sink still does not have hot water. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scape dirty dish and not wash hands. Addressed immediately and person washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sanitizer coming out at 3 compartment sink.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in kitchen; chicken not dated. Pancake batter 65F; ( - Cold Holding). In server area; milk 48F, butter 51F. All in cooler since yesterday. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter 65F; ( - Cold Holding). In server area; milk 48F, butter 51F. All in cooler since yesterday. Warning

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment does not have test strips.

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. Establishment does not have proof of cleanup. Emailed to person in charge during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink in kitchen lacks pressure to wash hands with.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen is blocked by cart. Person in charge moved cart.

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. Establishment does not have any training. 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. Emailed to person in charge during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler in kitchen; Cooked chicken not dated. Milk opened yesterday not dated.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink does not have hot water. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as a scoop in powdered sugar.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys/sunglasses on prep table next to prep table in kitchen. Person in charge moved all items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In server area; cases of frito lay products on floor.

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

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food service employee began work , drying plates , handling food containers , without washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not sanitizing. Chlorine 0 ppm. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pooled raw eggs over ready to eat veg in kitchen cooler. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink blocked by cart. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw egg shells in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any Certified Food Manager. All existing certification is for employees who no longer work at this establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items by food prep line. Moved by manager Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Black-like/ mold-like substance build up on wall by kitchen air handler.

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Food service employee cloth dried plates just removed form Dish machine.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service cutlery on floor at wait-station.

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. In kitchen area, dish machine 0ppm. In bar area, dish machine 0ppm. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 17 live flies in establishment: six in kitchen area, four in buffet area and seven in bar area. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat butter. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler in kitchen, sausage gravy prepared 4/6. Gravy discarded.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler in kitchen, sausage gravy prepared 4/6. Gravy discarded.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Packages of cream cheese at buffet 70F. Cream cheese placed into service approximately two hours prior. Person in Charge moved items to reach in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored on prep table near microwave in kitchen. Cleaner moved and stored correctly. 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 proof of any certified food manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.

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. One person working today.

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples in buffet area are not wrapped. Person in Charge removed apples from buffet. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen area, multiple clean pans on shelves. In kitchen area, blue ice bucket.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2021 and is for La Quinta Inn. Inspector confirmed with Person in Charge that establishment is correct.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron on dry food storage shelf in kitchen. Apron moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bar and under/behind equipment in bar.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink in bar. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks in buffet area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in back storage room.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager does not have CFM. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: New manager was hired after December, states he thinks he does have the training is going to check servsafe. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager does not have CFM. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-01: Time needed. Time Extended

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 washer at bar tests at 0ppm. Use 3 compartment sink until repaired.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw salmon. Person in charge moved salmon. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 65°; yogurt 60°, butter 71°( - Cold Holding) Warning

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 in reach in cooler not dated.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager does not have CFM. 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. No proof of any training. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at bar are wet nesting.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind ice machine, food debris on floor.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl used to scoop granola. Person in charge removed scoop. Corrected On-Site