- Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Wine under bar hand sink.
- Basic - Food stored outside. Rice, oil, in storage cabinets outside back door.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Pitchers used for dispensing salad dressings difficult to clean.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ice cream in stand up freezer.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Cleanser by shrimp.
- 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 gun/nozzles soiled.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser pump.
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09/09/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/18/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Tall reach in cooler: cut lettuce 58°f, Cuban sandwich with pork, ham and cheese 57°f, raw meat(pork) 57°f, ambient air temperature 58°f. Products were not in the process of cooling or preparation. Corrective Action: operator was asked to and did move products to another cooling holding 41°f or lower. **Warning**
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under fryer and grill in kitchen. **Warning**
- High Priority - I cookline reach in cooler with raw meats, raw chicken was stored in contact with raw beef. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Tall reach in cooler: cut lettuce 58°f, Cuban sandwich with pork, ham and cheese 57°f, raw meat(pork) 57°f, ambient air temperature 58°f. Products were not in the process of cooling or preparation. Corrective Action: operator was asked to and did move products to another cooling holding 41°f or lower. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on children's menu. Hamburgers are offered on the childrens menu. Inspector asked operator if a hamburger could be served raw or under cooked on the children's menu and operator said yes. Operator was informed of change regarding 2009 food code. On the main menu, under the children's menu a consumer advisory was printed there. **Warning**
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2/17/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
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10/22/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
- Basic - Food stored outside. Bag of rice, bag sugar and bag bean **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish
- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid ant and roach
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. A blue chemical
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6/21/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Freezer is maintaining at 41degrees and lower.
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Black flag
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Mild buildup **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/9/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in front line cooler.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
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11/2/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - K class Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Chicken and beef
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
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4/18/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar
- Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. hand sink in the bar storing pitchers
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken out of the original package stored with raw beef.
- Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
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11/9/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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3/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Individual cups of flan in wait service area reach in cooler
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Ready to eat foods in walk in cooler not date marked
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Need to mark in English also Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Pork shank in walk in cooler covered during cooling process Advised
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands before putting gloves on Repeat Violation.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. The white seasonings containers Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. The big white seasonings containers
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Bar Repeat Violation.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Repeat Violation. Bar
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar stored 2 pitchers in hand sink 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 This violation must be corrected by : 3/19/2011.
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1/19/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallons of milk
- Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation. All
- Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at room temperature Advised
- Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Violation: 14-49-1 Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Ketchup, coffee containers
- Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. All plastic containers
- Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer ay "Y" spliter of mop sink
- Violation: 40-04-1 Observed personal item stored with food. Keys, cell phones, stored with dry storage
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9/28/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallons of milk
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation. All
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at room temperature Advised
- Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. At wait station
- Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. Inside walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chickens next to beef Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw seafood over ready to eat foods Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cup with no handle used as scoop inside sugar Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cook cutting onion Corrected On Site. Gloves
- Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher
- Critical. Observed beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Need a record of change filter date
- Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Ketchup, coffee containers
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. All plastic containers
- Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
- Clean wiping cloth not properly stored. Used to drain water cups & under cutting board
- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles. Bar
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Wait service arez
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer ay "Y" spliter of mop sink
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink as evidence by food debris
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
- Observed personal item stored with food. Keys, cell phones, stored with dry storage
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine at 200ppm
- Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. Establishment has a 4COP-SRX license, but restaurant license show 75 seats, advised operator and give him a [SEATING CHANGE EVALUATION FORM] to submit for DBPR to change the right # of seating on the restaurant license
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7/21/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/3/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with a time marking that exceeds the 4 hour limit. Food may not be served.
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meats in ric;dairy produts in ric & wic's
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dairy produts
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. numerous phf in wic ie; beans, meats, sandwiches; soups
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ie; beans tamales, potatoe balls, sandwiched , stewed meats, soups not date marked;
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. numerous dry containrs
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ie; wic beans-meats-soups-sandwiche @ 45 degrees; counter in kitchen ; sandwiches 68-steak 110-pork-78-cheeses 90 degrees-potatoe balls 78 degrees;
- Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. unwashed produce; in wic over cooked phf
- Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. lemons in dirty sink cut then served; never wa hed pri r to use
- Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. grill cook tongs dirty produce then rte with same gloves, not chg between
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher handling dirty then to clean with gloves not wash between tasks
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. observed cook, mgr, & waiess prep food, change tasks never changed gloves or wash hands between; tasks
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
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1/29/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Packages of sliced ham in walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in kitchen reachin unit during storage. Marinating chicken stored above beef and seafood. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walkin cooler during storage. Pork stored above ready to eat vegetables. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bottle of margerine stored on floor of walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door handle missing from serverline reachin cooler.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Wiping cloths chlorine solution too strong, reading above 100PPM. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
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8/11/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/6/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/20/2009 | Food-Licensing Inspection | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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