- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Cook line window server area observed salt and food debris in the corners of the stainless shelf.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food stored on floor.Plastic food containers in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Front cook line sink.outside bar area
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.Pork in the triple sink with no running water.
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed spatula in hand sink at dish area **Corrected On-Site**
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09/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.Fry oil in dry storage.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Clean utensil shelf.
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.ice machine room
- Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the outside bar **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. Raw whole shell eggs and case of lemons side by side on the metro shelf in the walk in cooler.
- Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.Out side bar
- Basic - Wall in disrepair.Bottom of wall missing on the right side of the ice machine in back room.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.Raw case of duck over the raw pork .
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3/24/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knife stored between the wall and the knife holder.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Clean equipment shelves in warewashing area.
- Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Food debris in the walk in cooler.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Ice cream scoop on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Quatrinary at 400 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
- Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.Dry storage area ABC on the floor.
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8/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In outdoor bar **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
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5/3/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restroom.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In outside bar **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used to fill cambro with water in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 98? **Corrected On-Site**
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives on cooks line stored in sides of lids.
- Wet mop not hung to dry. In ice machine area.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In bar area.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers under prep station not labeled.
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12/10/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage in dish area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. In indoor and outdoor bar.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Tea container on floor in bar cooler.
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7/3/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting on glasses in indoor bar.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At sinks in bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At indoor bar sinks. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven handle on cooks line.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In either outdoor restroom.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Under lid on silver plate liner.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. At soda gun outside of bar area. Near bar walk in.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used to peel skin on cooked peppers.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Lexans, lexan lids and cambros cracked in dish area.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Juice, soda and plastic on floor in back storage.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. On reach in cooler beside handsink.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both handsink used as dumpsink in indoor bar.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in back prep area used to drain chicken juice from cooked chicken.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels on cambros and lexans in dish aa.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife stored between wall and knife holder in back prep area.
- Wet mop not hung to dry. In ice machine area.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In back prep area.
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6/11/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex bathroom.
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. In outdoor bar Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Dishmachine temperature sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Lack of use of heat test kit when using heat sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Lids cracked and broken indish.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sangria on floor bar cooler.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink in bar.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cambros in dish area.
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2/29/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex and ladies restroom.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting on clean equipment in dish area and storage area beside 3 compartment sink.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At bar station and inunisex restroom.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed tortillas being cooled on cloth. Corrected On Site. Advised to use cooling rack.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth under cutting board on cooks line.
- Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open beverage being consume in dish. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Prepping in back area with no hat/restraint.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. In electrical/garbage room.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used for prepping on cooks line. Sink used for wiping clothe in outside bar.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. In back prep area between knife holder and wall.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris and grease behind equipment on cooks line.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At outside bar and throughout kitchen.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Condiment bottles at expo window not labeled.
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11/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(on cooks line)
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed damaged thermometer provided on dishmachine.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(large pieces of meat in walk in cooler on speed rack without enough space between)
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(bagged ice in walk in freezer )
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.(outside bar area)
- Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises.(dog in outside bar area)
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(tag date of 2-3-10)
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3/8/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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12/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.(raw snapper used in cevechee)
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(beef, chicken, shrimp, cheese, fish, cooked plantains in reach in cooler on cooks line at 48-60 degees, cooler had come unplugged from wall all phfs were moved to the freezer and the cooler was plugged back in)
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(deli style cooler on cooks line had come unplugged all phfs moved to working freezer and will not go back into the cooler until it can maintain 41 degees f)
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(bags of drink ice on floor in walk in freezer )
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used as dump sink in outside bar area)
- Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(no handwash between dirty and clean dishes
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.( cooks line, bar area)
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen, outside bar )
- Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
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10/26/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef above prepped vegetable [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, not properly stored. ice scoop on top of box next to machine Corrected On Site.
- Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. handwash sink - bar area
- Observed leaking faucet at handwash sink [bar area]
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area
- Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under fryer
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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4/5/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled pork measured at 44 degr F - cook's line
- Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. unwashed carrots on shelf above prepped onions - walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table - cook's line Corrected On Site.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook's line Corrected On Site.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar areas
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. faucet missing - outside bar area
- Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water faucet missing - outside bar area
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar areas
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook's line Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
- Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under fry station
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11/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/29/2008 | Food-Licensing Inspection | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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