- Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in freezer has ice build up around door.
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
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10/16/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in freezer has ice build up around door.
- Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf with clean fish ware and above clean dishes.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of chicken stored on the walk in freezer floor.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm recheck 100 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near oven on cooks line.
- High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked onions 47°F, in walk in cooler, cooked previous day.
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of mushrooms and strawberry glaze.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In back of kitchen on desk raid can labeled for household use operator threw can away. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese 44°F -51°F in reach in cooler on cooks line near the expo window. Reach in cooler on cooks line near grill raw chicken 46°F , raw fish cod 45°F, cooked onions 46°F operator moved items to walk in cooler.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Homemade blue cheese dressing 45°F , gyro sauce 45°F , ranch dressing 44°F, items prepped previous day.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in waitstaff area. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food for butter
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade dressings and cooked onions in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
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10/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Tub of raw meat **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Wait station **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken above raw cod **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Wait station
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili, walk in cooler
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1/16/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. dish washing and cook line areas, , new flooring to be installed first week of Sept
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Wait state
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 10ppm, Recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 2 in trap , steritech pest control , current invoice dated Aug 05
- High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. 3 potatoes. , entire case of product sorted, cleaned , prepped, spoiled items discarded during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 4 door cooler , cook line
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Soup in covered tub on prep table cooling 1/2 hr , 161°. Uncovered , temp to be monitored by prep person **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Quiche
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8/9/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Wit station
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Wait station **Corrected On-Site**
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
- Observed equipment in poor repair. Microwave Door handle broken off
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. Crumbs around, under toasters, wait station
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Rinsing containers of syrup, filling water glasses ,, wait station
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Wait station
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Flat of raw shell eggs on cook line , establishment open 2 hrs, **Corrected On-Site**
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12/27/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. lasagne covered during cooling process ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site. uncovered
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. no active cooling method applied to stockpot of potatoes on prep table measured at 130 F Corrected On Site. volume reduced; placed into walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 individ potatoes Corrected On Site. renmoved from inventory
- 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. flat plate inside bulk bin containing soup base
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pot pie 45 F ; walk in cooler recheck 40 F Corrected On Site. nested into ice bath
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8/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. dripping water from condenser forming ice - walk in freezer Corrected On Site. catch-basin placed under area
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing from men's restroom
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under cookline
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of potatoes under hand wash sink Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ cucumber Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. tongs missing from container of lemon wedges - wait station Corrected On Site.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Corrected On Site. removed during inspection
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2/22/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. ceramic tiles missing - dishwashing area
- Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. corrugated cardboard boxes used as mats - dishwashing area
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of chicken breast - walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd spaghetti; quiche
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagne ; walk in cooler
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10/4/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine/wiping cloths
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, working with food, equipment and/or utensils. waitress - states she has allergies
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under storage rack [potatoes, onions]
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of tomatoes [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. container of meat [walk in freezer] Corrected On Site.
- 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. inside bulk bin of soup base Corrected On Site.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. under oven
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit - meat , walk in freezer
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. measured 10ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 50ppm
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6/13/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. stock pot of ckd potatoes covered during cooling process Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. whole frozen turkey - walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. syrup dispensers in handsink [wait station] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. wait station Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit. tray of uncovered breaded shrimp in reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
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2/21/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. stop sale
- Critical. Observed one severely dented can -corned beef hash - stop sale Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 rolls Corrected On Site. stop sale - discarded
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd chicken [cook's line]
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by correct name. container marked 'black pepoer' contains sugar
- Critical. Damaged/spoiled food not properly segregated. moldy buns, severely dented can Corrected On Site. stop sale issued on items
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. cook's line
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
- Observed reuse of single-service articles. containe marked 'black pepper' reused - contains sugar
- Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under cook's line
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. dishwashing detergent on shelf next to waffle syrup [front counter] Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. under microwave ovens For reporting purposes only.
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10/5/2010 | 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 food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk frezzer
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. tin foil used as shelf covering under oven
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. cooks knife on cooks line
- Observed reuse of single-service articles. aluminum pans
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen back door has gap in side area
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5/5/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. foods in deli style cooler 47/49 degrees note items moved to working cooler
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.6 portions of stuffed cabbage 58 degrees and 20 pounds of dressing at 62 degrees note operator discarded product
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.deli style cooler on cooks line
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. tin foil used as shelf covering on cooks line
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.less than 50 ppm Corrected On Site.
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11/24/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. items in walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cut cheese
- Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. can of tomato juice in ice machine ice
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw meats over cooked veggies in reach in cooler on cooks line
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of fries on cooks line
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in freezer
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of coffee on floor in front service area
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. on cooks line Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on person doing food prep
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. bare wood on shelfs over steam line
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper strength. more than 100 ppm
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood filters
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. observed one dead roach on floor near walk in freezer
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. near steam line in kitchen area
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. near beverage bag in box storage
- Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
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7/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/29/2008 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/29/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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