- Basic - Employee using tongs to handle raw animal food and then ready-to-eat food without first washing, rinsing and sanitizing tongs, cookline. Corrective action taken.
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Lemons in wait station, covered, corrective action taken.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline. Removed, corrective action taken.
- High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employees medicines on shelf with dishes. Moved to proper location, **Corrected On-Site**
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10/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots in dry storage, inverted, **Corrected On-Site**
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07/24/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door next to walkin.
- Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, in bleach, **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Google online.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Traulsen single door and true glass door, kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45° Baclava desserts front counter, turned down temperature and put on ice, 43°. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46° sauce front counter, put on ice, Corrected On-Site**43°.
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1/28/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash, under paper towels, hands dripping wet over coffee spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, pots on storage shelf.
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered, water pitchers next to front counter where customers sit. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler door, inside and out, rusty. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles, kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
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9/12/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, pots, pans **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, 200 ppm, 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.opening frequently for milk and coffee, moved to freezer to drop temperature, 43? **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles, front counter, **Corrected On-Site**
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4/12/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm Corrected On Site.50ppm
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation--all staff over 30 days of employment touching food.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint-chef
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation-back door.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-rice. Corrected On Site.
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9/28/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline fliptop reach in cooler. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
- 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. expired.
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. cookline Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. octopuss, feta cheese in a cookline fliptop reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved to another unit.
- Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
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2/6/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cookline. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. salad station. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. cookline. Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. salad station. Corrected On Site.
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9/13/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. fliptop cookline reach in cooler. potentiallly hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. waitress station. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. octopuss, cheese, chicken broth in the fliptop cookline reach in cooler. operator closed the lids. temperature at the end of the inspection 41 degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shrimps over cooked pasta in a reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. drystorage. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
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3/9/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. drystorage. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
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11/9/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood, dairy products. Corrected On Site. moved to another unit.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. fliptop RIC, pizza station. PHF must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WIF. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. drystorage area. Corrected On Site.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags with meat in the WIF.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen, dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
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7/26/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dairy products in WIC.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RICs
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. gyro meat at the cookline. Corrected On Site. reheated.
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. drawer RIC. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over cooked burgers in RIC.
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. covering bread.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. women's restroom. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. cookline
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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2/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese, garlic in WIC.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PHF in WIC.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. front counter RIC.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RIC. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. WIC.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. drystorage. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. gloves
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. prep sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. meat in shoppings bags, WIF
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. front counter. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dishwashing area.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor
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10/16/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 4/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/7/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 10/13/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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