- Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. **Warning**
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
- Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - Light not functioning. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
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6/2/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
- Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. **Warning**
- Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bulk bins **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. **Warning**
- Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Duct tape and towel used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Door handle in walk in cooler **Warning**
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and Reach in refrigerator not keeping temp repair man on site. **Warning**
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door **Warning**
- Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Draining on newspaper and cardboard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Light not functioning. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Warning**
- Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Warning**
- Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Raw chicken **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over vegetables and soy sauce **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.and bulk soy **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Garbage bag **Warning**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
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5/30/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen., beef, oil, flour
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of chicken
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Tray of chicken breasts
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cooked rice
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef over cooked rice and cut carrots
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by bulk containers Nd bins
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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12/31/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- Basic - Duct tape and towel used to repair nonfood-contact surface, door handle of walk in cooler
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
- Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop.
- Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler., raw chicken and raw beef over soy sauce
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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11/4/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Duct tape and towel used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler door
- Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In reach in freezer
- Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. #10 cans at cook station
- Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. In front
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Near spices
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw shrimp and raw beef
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbies
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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5/21/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- Basic - Ceiling tile moved in rear kitchen over prep area
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Styrofoam to go containers
- Basic - Duct tape wrapped around walk in freezer handle to repair nonfood-contact surface.
- Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, tub for rice
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.drink jugs used as scoops
- Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present.
- High Priority - Live ants in kitchen.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, Raw eggs over celery, raw chicken over sauce
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On lid of reach in cooler
- Intermediate - Employee scooping rice from the storage container with their bare hands instead of using a utensil.
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In 3 compartment sink
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times., blocked by cart
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by shelving unit
- Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law., cans with no labels
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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2/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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10/30/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit (reach-in cooler and freezer).
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed using NRFSP for employee training, but certifications are not filled out for individual employees.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked food in the walk-in cooler being cooled covered. Rice in large plastic container at 144F in the walk-in cooler covered during cooling. Cooked chicken (122F) being cooled at room temperature.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn starch in water on cooks cart measured 90F.
- Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed small ants on the floor by dry food storage area.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Wine and oil in plastic bottles not labeled.
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4/20/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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4/20/2012 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Critical - Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked rice (123F) and cooked chicken (63F) being cooled in covered containers in th walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit - uprright freezer next to the walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw grond beef stored above lettuce in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Using plastic container without handle as scoop in sauce containers.
- Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cut plastic used as scoop.
- Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Violation: 52-01-1 Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Advertising No MSG on menu but MSG used. Observed MSG on cooks cart.
- Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Observed using SafeStaff but no documentation of training available. Repeat Violation.
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2/22/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cut plastic used as scoop.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - kitchen. Corrected On Site.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Advertising No MSG on menu but MSG used. Observed MSG on cooks cart.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit - uprright freezer next to the walk-in cooler.
- 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. Observed using SafeStaff but no documentation of training available. Repeat Violation.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - exterior of chest freezer, interior of uprright freezer, and containers holding food in plastic containers. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans - dented soy sauce. See stop sale notice.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked rice (123F) and cooked chicken (63F) being cooled in covered containers in th walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor - onions on the floor by handwash sink.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up - around chest freezer door frame.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large plastic container stored inside handwash sink.
- Observed hole in ceiling throughout kitchen.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Using plastic container without handle as scoop in sauce containers.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in 80F water.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - pepsi cooler and make table refrigerator.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - corn starch in water on cooks cart measured 90F. Product placed in make table refrigerator to control temperature.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water - raw chicken thawing in standing water under 3-compartment sink.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw grond beef stored above lettuce in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken stored behind shrimp and beef. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bag of flour not stored in covered container.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, MSG, salt, mustard, etc. in plastic containers not labeled.
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12/19/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. Observed using FRA for employees training but documentation of training not available.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cut plastic container used as scoop in cooked rice.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - handwash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - handwash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hot water turned off due to water heater leak.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed broken plastic cover on chest freezer.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - dust build up on fan covers in the walk in cooler.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - food debris and dirt build-up on containers holding sauces, flour, rice, etc.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - upright freezer next to back door.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface - hood filters.
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. See stp sale notice.
- Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up - chest freezer.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment - fryer.
- Observed hole in ceiling throughout kitchen.
- Observed hole in wall next to the walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Scoop handle burried in flour.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture - water leaking from water heater.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef stored above lemons in the walk-in-cooler.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by two live roaches found on handwash sink next to the 3-compartment sink.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Cleaner stored next to chicken base.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment - knives stored in between refrigerator and preparation table. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - noodles, chicken, eggrolls, etc.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - oil in spray bottle, flour, sugar, etc. in plastic containers.
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7/12/2011 | Food-Licensing Inspection | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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