- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Filters/screen above grill. **Warning**
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Current license not at unit. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open coke can. **Warning**
- Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
- Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In any reach in coolers. **Warning**
- High Priority - Establishment operating after issuance of an Emergency Order of Suspension of license. Current license not at unit. **Warning**
- High Priority - Duct tape used to repair plumbing. Sprayer at 3 Compartment sink. **Warning**
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 47 ° F, chicken 46 ° F, corrective action taken placed in other reach in coolers. **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Under unit. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. Beef, chicken reach in cooler. **Warning**
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09/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups
- 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. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of produce
- Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in reach-in coolers.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- 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. Squeeze bottles of oil and sauces.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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4/11/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Solo cups
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- 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. Squeeze bottles
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
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12/3/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerators
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil
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4/18/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- 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. Squeeze bottle of oil.
- High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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3/25/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dispinser broken.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
- Observed build-up of food debris in/on reach in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles of sauces/condiments.
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10/16/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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6/29/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloths under cutting boards.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee Corrected On Site.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing utensils Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. plastic bottle of oil.
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11/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Observed build-up of food debris gaskets reach in cooler.
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
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3/16/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
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8/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 03/07/10.
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4/6/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Observed garbage can lid open.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 03/07/10.
- 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 03/07/10.
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1/7/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. new license has 60 days.
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8/21/2009 | Food-Licensing Inspection | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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