- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In almond flour, donut mix, and sugar bulk bins in prep stations. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave at prep station
- Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in dish rack room
- Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. In dish rack room
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silver pots on cooks line
- Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cutting board on floor next to mixer.
- Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler door at salad station
- 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 with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Existing ice machine located outside with no protection from public.
- Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or container. Throughout kitchen cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Gap in hood filter
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At pizza station
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
- 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. In flour bulk bin **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Prep station
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish rack room
- Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two door upright next to mixer
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Silver pans in single service closet.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets throughout cooks line.
- Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.cooked pasta 51°F,
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Exceeded 200ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For three compartment sink.
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade and rust pitted **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked pasta 51°F,
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing rag
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, sauces, etc
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4/18/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In isomalt sugar
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Onions, potatoes, beans
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in-freezer. Back storage freezer
- Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Ice bucket by front line
- Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Spatula on cook line
- Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. On prep table in red drawers
- Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Grated cheese using apron to keep it flowing into container
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to food wraps
- Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse next to single service
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch in cook
- Basic - Employee wearing soiled apron. In kitchen
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Outside ice machine door
- Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan lid cracked in container storage room
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Oil and crumbs
- 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. Handle in product- rice
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook line
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Microwave door cracked
- Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Take out clear containers **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. In bars
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In kitchen
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Almond paste
- High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. In kitchen
- High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish area
- 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. Cutting onion, preparing food
- High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Servers
- High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Lobster meat **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Fish that has been reduced oxygen packaged onsite was not maintained frozen before and during packaging. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy, horseradish, half and half, milk
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Gravy, horseradish, half and half, milk
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. In dry storage
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Container storage room, next to walk in cooler
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine bucket on prep line
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Prep table
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wetting wiping towels
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap, sign, towels at front line sink
- Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **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. Homemade sauces, cut meats
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dry storage area
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12/17/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic deli container inside bulk corn starch in
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler, case of beef
- Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Cutting board
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. In restroom
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Pastic bin containing unwashed vegetables , walk in cooler
- Basic - Ice making machine located outside. No overhead protection
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic deli cups
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cook line
- Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Plastic deli containers, washed, stacked wet, old labels not removed
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Wwait station
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Dishwasing area
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Compartment under refrig drawers, cook line
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front line
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front line
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2/21/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Water pooled in bottom of the reach in cooler on cook line.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Observed wet nesting in pots and pans on bottom shelf of prep table.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Powdered chocolate.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.Outside rear of building.
- Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.Unable to lock ice bin at ice machine outside rear.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on cook line.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Stainless piece at dish runway of ware washing machine.Corrected on site.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.observed chicken at 70?wrapped corrected on site,unwrapped to cool.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Sugar bin
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Deli style cooler on cook line.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Openings to outside at back doors of kitchen
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11/27/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic food containers next to dishmachine
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cooklibe
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. panko and flour containers
- Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.cracked food containers in container room
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor. spoons near dry storage area
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprout 45f cookline Corrected On Site. chilled
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over nuts in stand up freezer near dry storage
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. end of cookline near drink area
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. counter on cookline
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour container, dry storage area
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4/23/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable...broken floor tile by dough mixer
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils...on top of dishwasher Corrected On Site.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers,bins..shelves by rear prep area
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers---by 3bay sink--drawer below handsink
- Observed cooler lid handle missing at station opposite pizza oven.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint...cook's line
- Observed excessive flies at dumpster area.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...dry products on drystorage shelves
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10/17/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cook line
- Critical - Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles. [mustard] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. sign posted at wrong sink - bar area
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. paper cup inside bulk lavender sugar bin - server area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cook line
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. chill drawers
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. dessert freezer
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lemon butter sauce, 49 degr F [walk in cooler] 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. lemon butter sauce , walk in cooler
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). lemon butter sauce 49 degr F, held more than 24 hrs, no date mark [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
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6/7/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can - hearts of palm
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. ckd rice covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of asst production [walk in freezer] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. ice cream scoop in handsink [cook line] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed one severely dented can - hearts of palm Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. risotto 63 degr F [held 24+ hrs, no date mark] Corrected On Site. stop sale
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw meat above crab rangoon dumplings cook line Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. cases of unwashed mushrooms on shelf above prepped onions walk in cooler Corrected On Site. products moved
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. risotto Corrected On Site. stop sale issued
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). risotto 63 degr F [held 24+ hrs, no date mark] Corrected On Site. discarded
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2/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. braised duck [walk in cooler]
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon 45 degr F Corrected On Site. product iced down
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef above braised duck [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. kitchen
- Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 200ppm
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 50pom
- Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. frozen condensation buildup [walkin freezer]
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. sanitizer levels measured 0ppm at 3 comp sink and at dishwashing machine
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12/10/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 01B-07-1 Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.(snap peas, spring mix Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food containers)
- Critical. Violation: 06-04-1 Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.(chicken ) Corrected On Site.
- Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(meat shelving in walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
- Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(storage room)
- Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(storage room)
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6/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.(snap peas, spring mix Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food containers)
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.(chicken ) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer, walk in cooler)
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in freezer, walk in freezer)
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(in cheese in reach in cooler next to pizza oven)
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(cutting bread, cutting lemons) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(employees not washing hands before starting work)
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(meat shelving in walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink)
- Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.(cooks line)
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(next to dish machine )
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(near dish machine )
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(bar area)
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(storage room)
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(storage room)
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3/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.(washed in in 3 compartment sink) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed equipment in poor repair.(ice machine door cracked and broken)
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.(cooks line)
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(upright reach in cooler next to tea machine )
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the wa in cooler.
- Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(pizza cooler)
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(walk in freezer floor)
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(cooks line)
- Wet mop not hung to dry.(draped over 3 compartment sink)
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.( throughout )
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10/30/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(duck, cheese, butter at 59-60 degrees f, pic threw away on own)
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(deli style cooler on cooks line)
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.(rice, corn meal) Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.( knives) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink)
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(near dish machine )
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(walk in freezer)
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(storage room)
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(bar area)
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7/6/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/12/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/8/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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