- Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinks in reach in soda cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Bottled water stored in ice used for drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plastic container in hand wash sink next to prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
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09/30/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine. 200 ppm
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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5/29/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of eggs stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
- High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
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11/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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6/4/2013 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Build-up of encrusted grease on outside of cooking equipment and stove.
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employee restroom.
- Basic - Soiled unused glass used to catch liquid from coffee machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Observed foods being stored in plastic grocery bags.
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb behind establishment.
- Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Precooked frozen meats in reach in freezer at cookline.
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Precooked chicken piled n deep plastics container 62?F. Operator states made 30 mins ago. Precooked rice 75?F in deep plastic containers 75?F in walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
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4/9/2013 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Basic - Hole in wall behind reach in freezers at kitchen front entrance.
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2/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle--three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
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9/12/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing--three compartment sink
- Critical - Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--hood filters.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method--precooked tomatillos sitting out on counter in kitchen covered.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor--bagg of onions and boxes of food stored on floor in dry storage room.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink used to wash tomatillo. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours--tomato sauce 64F. Corrected On Site.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
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3/7/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/31/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
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11/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical - Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location--ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
- Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
- Observed build-up of grease and caked on foodlike debris on top of stovetop.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food--spray bottle of fabric refresher stored next to bags of flour tortillas. Corrected On Site.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment--knife stored between microwave and table at cookline. Corrected On Site.
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9/20/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing--three compartment sink.
- Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours--pork in broth 134F. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location--ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
- Observed build-up of grease on backboard of stove.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
- Observed buildup of foodlike debris on floor along walls underneath equipment throughout kitchen.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method--pork in broth sitting on counter 134F. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor--bag of onions stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed holes in ceiling tiles in corners above food prep tables.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles--cookline and wait station. Corrected On Site.
- Observed water damage on ceiling tiles around ac vent above food prep area.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked meats in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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5/10/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
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3/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed employee touching chilie rellanos with barehands. Corrected On Site.
- Observed moldlike substance on ceiling tile above back dining room exit.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles at beverage/wait station and three compartment sink.
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1/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked foods in walk in cooler and reach in cooler across from three compartment sink.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods--raw chopped beef stored next to container of sour cream.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk in cooler.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
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9/17/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/7/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked foods in walk-in and reach-in at cookline.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--refried beans 48F, saucelsalsa 48F, and comminuted meat 50F in walk-in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 05.07.10.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures--walk-in cooler.
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
- Observed build-up of encrusted grease on stove.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Observed foodlike debris along walls underneath equipment.
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5/6/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/28/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--walk-in cooler and refrigerator at cookline.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--comminuted beef 50F and cheese 50F in reach-in cooler across from cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 01.28.10.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--beans 48F and salsa 48F in walk-in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 01.28.10.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures--walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler at cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 01.28.10.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor--boxes of tomatoes stored on floor in front of walk-in cooler.
- Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
- Observed build-up of encrusted grease on backboards and burners of stove.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink in kitchen used to store cuttingboards. Repeat Violation.
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1/27/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage--grocery bags.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner--tongs stored on oven door handles.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--used to store cuttingboards Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
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9/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/2/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/3/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 12/2/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 7/24/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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