- Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Small ice scooper, front counter. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Make table.
- Basic - Lime scale build-up inside dish machine. Heavy white build-up in the interior of the dish machine.
- Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Several in prep table.
- High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Expired 6/1/14 Paid over the telephone during the inspection. Verified in DBPR app. License current. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Unopened container of mozzarella balls bulgy. Chef discarded it on site.
- Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open heavy cream per chef opened Sunday. **Repeat Violation**
- 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. One in kitchen, working for more than 60 days.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pea pure per chef it was cooked Sunday.
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08/05/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Pitchers, bar. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Above make table. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Cut arugula cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60°, corrective action taken, uncovered large container.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cook, stuffed peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Cook grabbing bread. Discussed this with chef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream, per cook opened Sunday. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cook. Working in establishment approximately 3 months.
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3/25/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- 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 - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Observed putting lemon on glass with barehands. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside drain
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Two managers.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
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8/20/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 pears, got gloves **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over cakes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Over ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lemon in it
- Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Couldn't find it
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Two expired
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce with dairy made 2 days ago **Repeat Violation**
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3/23/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't remember big 5 foodborne illnesses
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. prep reach in cooler
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach in cooler and freezer
- Observed hole in wall. by rear door
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. prep unit
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. one
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over cured meats Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. one live roach on floor underneath reach in cooler, killed Corrected On Site. Southeast pest control on 10/12/12
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. stuffed pepper made on Sunday Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
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10/23/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. ladies restroom Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. ladies Corrected On Site.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. craked lid for sugar Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. oven
- Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. soap at prep/dump sink, bar Corrected On Site.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. prep/dump sink at bar
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bar Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 26F Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
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5/8/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't remember how to calibrate thermometer
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Mico Fuentes
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies restroom
- 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. some expired
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in storage area
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping ice in it
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. scooping ice with container
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. lid
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked seafood mix - sunday Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. reading 0F in ice water
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
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12/13/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
- Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. reach-in gaskets
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment
- Observed hole in wall. by triple sink
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. shrimp behind hummus
- Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. knife on magnet
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dairy products
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. pink bottle by bar handsink
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3/10/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. front line reach-in
- Critical. Violation: 46-09-2 Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
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10/29/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 55 degrees F, shrimp 53 degrees F, steak 52 degrees F, butter 46 degrees F, crab cakes 52 degrees F. All in small reach-in cooler on line cheese 56 degrees F, cheesecake 57 degrees F, cream cheese 55 degrees F, pasta 56 degrees F, pork 54 degrees F, chorizo 53 degrees F. All in tall reach-in cooler
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. tall and short reach-in coolers
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. front line reach-in
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. bar reach-in cooler
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
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10/28/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 42F Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach-in freezer Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over nuts in reachin freezer Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. front counter cooler
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quaternary at 3 comp sink Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at sanitizer bucket.
- Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. front counter handsinks Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front counter
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle, front counter
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 200ppm bleach in bucket Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket
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3/3/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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9/11/2009 | 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. chicken in reach-in Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. shrimp in prep cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quaternary thest strips are all wet
- Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. mop sink Repeat Violation.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. mop sink missing faucet; has faucet in box, replacing it Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. big pot in it Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. bought door closer but didn't fit Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. bottom of rear door
- Observed wall in disrepair. under mop sink
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8/28/2009 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 3/25/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 11/4/2008 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
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