- Basic - Ceiling tiles missing and in poor repair. Throughout kitchen
- Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand wash sink in back kitchen broken, missing faucet.
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in dry rice **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Left door cooks line cooler.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By cooks line
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1/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Rust like debris on shel in back prep area. Build up of debris around power boxes in kitchen area
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In front of coolers by dish area, missing in front of walk in cooler.
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Over fryers and grill
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Hot water heater not functioning
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooks line, bottom drawer of 2door freezer in kitchen
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water available at 3 compartment sink also.
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9/23/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Car tires stored in kitchen.
- Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink missing faucet
- Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Food draining on egg cratons
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Dry storage container lids cracked
- Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cloth under cutting boards
- Basic - Hole in wall. Back prep area
- Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Three bin sink
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink storing cans
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1/22/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.- reachin cooler handels
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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9/25/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed buildup of rust on racks in the reach-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.ply wood, and foam boards behind building
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6/12/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
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12/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.- lo-meain- Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.- cabage Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.- cardboard boxes used to store food
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.- raw beef over raw shrimp in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
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12/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
- Ceiling tile missing.
- Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.- mushrooms
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.- rice
- Lights not functioning. in back prep room Repeat Violation.
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.- dry ingredients bins lids
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.- cardboard used as shelf covering
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.- excessive water damage throughout Repeat Violation.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed floor and wall junctures with broken tiles.
- Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.- prep tables
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.- reachin coolers and freezer
- Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed heavy soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave heavy soiled.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.- three compartment sink
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.- garlic at 79 degrees at cookline under time without proper documentation Repeat Violation.
- Observed reach-in freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair.- throughout Repeat Violation.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.throughout kitchen
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.- chlorine 200+ Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.- yellowish liquid Corrected On Site.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. hurricane items. Repeat Violation.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.- back prep area
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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10/18/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./corn starch mixture,garlic n oil recommended rapid chill Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./product reach in cooler recommended rapid chill
- Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./product walk in cooler operator states jyst about 2 hrs little less recommended rapid chill all product being put on ice
- Critical - Violation: 05-06-1 Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit./at 40 degrees f calibrated to 32 degreesf
- Critical - Violation: 06-04-1 Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./shrimp Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./bulk sugar,salt,flour Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Violation: 12A-10-1 Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./when wiping sweat from brow Corrected On Site.
- Violation: 15-31-1 Observed handle on tall freezer broken Repeat Violation.
- Violation: 15-32-1 Observed tall reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue/gunk build-up on shelving above back prep table
- Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting./throughout facility Repeat Violation.
- Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair./ numerous water damaged tiles throughout facility Repeat Violation.
- Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning./left side cooks line by manager desk
- Critical - Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths
- Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise./old building panels from hurricanes Repeat Violation.
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6/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./reach in cooler refrigeration man in facility working on down units now
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./walk in cooler repairman man working on now/replaced motor unit now coming into temperature product on ice temperatures dropping a couple off degrees f already
- Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit./at 40 degrees f calibrated to 32 degreesf
- Light not functioning./left side cooks line by manager desk
- Observed ceiling in disrepair./ numerous water damaged tiles throughout facility Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./when wiping sweat from brow Corrected On Site.
- Observed handle on tall freezer broken Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./corn starch mixture,garlic n oil recommended rapid chill Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./product reach in cooler recommended rapid chill
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./product walk in cooler operator states jyst about 2 hrs little less recommended rapid chill all product being put on ice
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./shrimp Repeat Violation.
- Observed residue/gunk build-up on shelving above back prep table
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths
- Observed tall reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./bulk sugar,salt,flour Corrected On Site.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise./old building panels from hurricanes Repeat Violation.
- Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting./throughout facility Repeat Violation.
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6/14/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Ceiling tile missing./right side of drive thru-fixing speaker
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust./cooked rice in prep area by soda boxes-ceiling hanging Corrected On Site.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair./heavy water damaged tiles through out establishment Repeat Violation.
- Observed cutting board moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./cooks line
- Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./1 water chestnuts-1-cut corn
- Observed handle on tall freezer
- Critical - Observed heavily encrusted rusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathrooms
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.corn starch mixture cooks line recommended rapid chill Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./chicken
- Observed residue/gunk build-up around employee handsink ,tea dispenser area
- Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food./non food grade bags utilized as storage bags/product in long freezer outside storage area
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise./old building panels Repeat Violation.
- Observed wall moderate soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Observed wall moderately soiled with accumulated grease./behind fryers cooks line Repeat Violation.
- Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting./through out facility
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1/31/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement./can opener blade peeling,rest of unit rust like substance
- Observed cutting board moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease./right side cooks line
- Observed ceiling in disrepair./several water damaged tiles Repeat Violation.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise./old equipment;
- Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license./establishment owes $50.00 late fee-need to submitt as soon as possible-A/C sent in,in May
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7/14/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling./water damaged tiles through out establishment
- Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise./ old parts to a cooler
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7/14/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./covering before product cooled to 41 degrees f
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./beef on top of steamed noodles long freezer
- Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
- Observed build-up of heavy grease on vents front side of grills
- Observed residue/black like build-up around the paper towel dispenser on the front line
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./by dishmachine area
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink by dishmachine
- Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom./mens room
- Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors./ back door
- Observed wall in disrepair./several missing tiles behind wok
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated mild grease./behind cooks line
- Observed hole in ceiling./water damaged tiles through out establishment
- Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom./both restrooms
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise./ old parts to a cooler
- Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
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5/14/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./cooked ready to eat foods in walk in cooler
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Observed build-up of moderate food debris,soil on shelving by hand sink cooks line
- Observed worn, torn and moderately soiled carpeting.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust/dead insects light shield in ladies room
- Observed ceiling in disrepair./ back prep area heavy water damage (through out establishment)
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
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1/5/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked chicken manager states out just little while-he rapidly cooked to 165 deges Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./shrimp c.l. 48 recommended rapid chill Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./stand alone freezer
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./rice scoops Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./tongs by fryerCorrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair/ice cream machine Repeat Violation.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Observed residue/grease walls by f se boxes build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./by back reach in freezer tile missing on molding Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed/wiping cloths Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license./call d.o to confirm facility just paid on 7/6/09 Corrected On Site.
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7/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/31/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/6/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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