- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.ice
- Basic - Employee wearing soiled apron. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Exterior of freezer.
- Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.Cold waster handle broken at sink, near the front bar .
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Pie
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Reach in cooler used as back up.
- Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
- Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.Under grill area.
- Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles.
- High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Vegetables heated, placed on steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Beans 105°f, 135° f **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Shelves in kitchen
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.Beans
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10/03/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.Server station **Warning**
- Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.RIF **Warning**
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5/5/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Cup used for ice scoop **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Around shelves and racks in kitchen **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. **Warning**
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.Underneath microwaves **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
- Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.chef area **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.pies **Warning**
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Onions **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety), commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts.garlic and oil mix 124° f, 135° f **Warning**
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.Server station **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.RIF **Warning**
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3/4/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food stored on floor.Coffee boxes.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.Exhaust Fans **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer.Pies.
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Silver bins, squeeze bottles
- High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
- 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. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Cough medicine **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of soil inside the ice bin.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Shelves located above the steam table
- Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.Server station
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10/9/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.under microwave, kitchen shlves
- Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
- Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
- Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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4/4/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.inside reach in lid
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.underneath microwave
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.bar area
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.cup used as ice scoop
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. unwrapped straws at bar areaCorrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.aspirin,benadryl,glass cleaner Corrected On Site.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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10/15/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.ICE AT BAR
- Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.BEANS
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ICE SCOOP
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.BACK ROOM STORAGE
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALK IN COOLER
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.SHELF UNDER MICROWAVE
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
- Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Observed soiledKITCHEN shelves.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.CLOTHES AND EQUIPMENT IN BACK ROOM
- Plumbing system in disrepair.NO HOT AND COLD WATER AT MOP SINK
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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4/25/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. BEEF OVER SEAFOOD
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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2/3/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. SYSTEM IS IN PROCESS OF BEING UPGRADED
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MEN'S RESTROOM
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime/moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF ONIONS Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CABINETS WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED
- 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. PLASTIC CUP NO HANDLE IN FLOUR BIN Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER CHEDDAR CHEESE Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over/next to ready-to-eat food. BEEF NEXT TO MILK and SEAFOOD MIX Corrected On Site.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. DESSERTS IN REACH IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. KITCHEN AREA
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
- Critical - handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ladie's restroom sign should be on the inside of door
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2/16/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Critical. Observed soiled interior of ice machine.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD SYSTEM
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. STRAWS IN BAR AREA
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BAR'S HWS
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. TOP OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. BY FOOD Corrected On Site.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
- 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. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
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7/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. UNDER CEILING IN DISREPAIR ALLOWING DUST AND OTHER ENVIROMENTAL CONTAMINATION TO CONTACT ARTICLES.
- Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.
- Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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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4/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Emergency Order Callback Complied |
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
- 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. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloth. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed presetting of unwrapped silverware. OUTSIDE
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. UNDER CEILING IN DISREPAIR ALLOWING DUST AND OTHER ENVIROMENTAL CONTAMINATION TO CONTACT ARTICLES.
- Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 40 PLUS SEMIFRESH RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND BY ICE MACHINE APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET FROM KITCHEN DIVIDED BY OPENED CORRIDOOR ENTRY
- Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 PLUS FRESH RODENT DROPPINGS BY REACH IN FREEZER APROXIMATELY 45 FEET FROM KITCHEN DIVIDED BY OPENED CORRIDOOR ENTRY
- Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. DIYING RAT UNDER ICE MACHINE APROXIMATELY 30 FEET FROM KITCHEN DIVIDED BY OPENED CORRIDOOR ENTRY
- Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair.
- 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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4/21/2010 | Routine - Food | Emergency order recommended |
- Critical. OBSERVED FOOD FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED COMMON NAME.
- Critical. OBSERVED RTE FOOD HELD OVER 24 HRS NOT DATE MARKED
- Critical. OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR
- Critical. OBSERVED FOOD UNCOVERED IN DRY STORAGE AND COOLERS.
- Critical. OBSERVED BOWL, NO HANDLES USED FOR SCOOP.
- Critical. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM OPEN CONTAINER.
- OBSERVED IN USE TOWELS NOT SOAKED IN SANITIZED WATER.
- OBSERVED CLEAN UTENCILS NOT STORED IN A PROTECTIVE MANNER OR INVERTED.
- Critical. OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK LACKING SIGN
- Critical. OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK LACKING TOWELS
- Critical. OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK LACKING SOAP
- Critical. OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED.
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10/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/6/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 11/12/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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