- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Basic - Ice making machines located outside. Permit in process **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms
- Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
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09/04/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 at bar area
- Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Basic - Ice making machines located outside. Permit in process **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over sauce. WI cooler **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer. Beef over fish
- Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
- 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.
- Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
- Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar **Repeat Violation**
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5/12/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
- Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. At bar area. Wall under counter.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Storage room. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Upstairs ceiling leak
- Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- Basic - Holes in walls.
- Basic - Ice making machines located outside.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Sushi area **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over sauce WI cooler
- High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi area
- Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- 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.
- Intermediate - Soda guns soiled.
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2/17/2014 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
- Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Bar
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.sushi area
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. SUSHI AREA
- Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.WIC
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
- High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
- High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.
- High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
- High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
- Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- 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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11/25/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
- Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dishwasher area.
- Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
- Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Ice machine room.
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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4/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Clean ice scoop not stored in a protected manner. OVER ICE MACHINE NO UNDERLINER PLATE OR CONTAINER .
- Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. This violation must be corrected by : 12/15/2012.
- Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE NOT COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM RAIN ELEMENTS.
- Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain.
- Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. ICE MACHINE AREA.
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3/18/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Ceiling tile missing. IN KITCHEN AREAS .
- Clean ice scoop not stored in a protected manner. OVER ICE MACHINE NO UNDERLINER PLATE OR CONTAINER .
- Drain cover(s) missing. BY DISHWASHER MACHINE .
- Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. This violation must be corrected by : 12/15/2012.
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE NOT COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM RAIN ELEMENTS.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA .
- Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. ICE MACHINE AREA.
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11/15/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY DINING ROOM.
- Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
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5/22/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Clean glasses, cups not stored inverted or in a protected manner. AT GARDEN BAR.
- Light not functioning. WALK IN COOLER.
- Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area no overhead protection .
- Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. AT WALK IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
- Observed hole in wall. KITCHEN AREAS. by entrance from dishmachine .
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. SHRIMPS AND CALAMARI . Corrected On Site.
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5/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- No plan review submitted and approved renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 01/22/2012.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. (KITCHEN STAFF).
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. RENOVATION IN PROGRESS.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. DELIVERED FISH AT WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BEEF OVER VEGETABLES AT WALK IN COOLER.
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11/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.WORKER ON SITE OPENING DRAINER.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair OBSERVED BACK ORDER FOR COOLER DOOR .
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5/25/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Light not functioning. AT WALK IN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY ICE MACHINE .
- Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. SILVER WARE TRAY WITH MEAT SAUCE RESIDUE OVER ICE MACHINE.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WALK IN COOLER DOOR. NO CLOSING PROPERLY.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FISH(50F) , CRAB CAKES (50F), BEEF (50F), PLANT FOODS (50F).
- Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
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5/24/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. FISH USED IN RAW SERVING: CEVICHE.
- Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. OBSERVED FRESH OYSTERS ON MENU.
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF PATTIES OVER COOKED FOODS IN CART AT WALK IN COOLER.
- Critical. Observed soiled cloth towel used as a food-contact surface. OVER CUT AND WASH SALAD AT WALK IN COOLER.
- No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda spray gun dispensing nozzles. (BAR AREA).
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. POTS AND PANS UNDER SHELVES .
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor. POTS UNDER SHELVES .
- Plumbing system in disrepair. BAR AND COFFEE MAKING AREA.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. BACK OF KITCHEN (COOLERS AND ICE MACHINE AREAS).
- Floors not constructed easily cleanable. BY ICE MACHINES IN BACK.
- Observed food debris accumulated on bar floor.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. GREY WATER RETAINED BY ICE MACHINE .
- Observed wall in disrepair.UNDER SODA RACK.
- Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WALK IN COOLER.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- 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 : 02/21/2011.
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12/21/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Ceiling tile missing.
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5/27/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
- 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.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
- Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
- Ceiling tile missing.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
- 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
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12/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 4/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/23/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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