- Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. **Warning**
- Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed ten dead roaches in reach in cooler holding bread at front counter. Observed dead roach on counter near coffee maker. Observed dead roach located in box holding deli paper to wrap sandwiches. Observed dead roach on shelf next to serving baskets.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. **Warning**
- Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in kitchen with built up food debris in interior. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed sliced bread used as sides in thank you bags. **Warning**
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed potatoes, onions. **Warning**
- Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**
- High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in three compartment sink not using proper sanitizer step. **Warning**
- High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over ready to eat salad. **Warning**
- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roach crawling on wall near slicer. Observed live roach on shelf holding soda cases. Observed 3 live roaches in front counter reach in cooler holding bread. Observed two live roaches on floor near front counter next to reach in cooler. Observed 3 live roaches on floorin in kitchen cook area. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 dry rodent droppings on shelf near where plates are stored. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. No chlorine test kit. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. **Admin Complaint**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, ground beef, soups, pork prepared on site no date marking. **Warning**
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11/13/2014 | Complaint Full | Emergency order recommended |
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
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10/31/2014 | Routine - Food | Emergency Order Callback Complied |
- Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches near front counter of restaurant. **Warning**
- Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed kitchen equipment wrapped in plastic wrap,torn, not easily cleanable. **Warning**
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
- Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Warning**
- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under coffee maker near soda machine. Observed 5 live roaches in non functioning reach in cooler where bread is stored at front counter. Observed 3 live roaches on ground at front counter. **Warning**
- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed dry rodent droppings 5 located on shelf for plates, 3 located on shelf near serving bowls. **Warning**
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10/30/2014 | Routine - Food | Emergency order recommended |
- Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard under cook line not changed regularly.
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen make line with torn gasket.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed reach in cooler located on front counter with slime build up.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed unit at front counter cold holding at 50°F. Removed from cooler to other available units.
- High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Three compartment sink not used by proper protocol. Combined wash and sanitizer in one compartment. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee drying hands on soiled towel
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over raw steak. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed front counter cooler cold holding at 50°F. Removed product to other available units for cooling.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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5/1/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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3/10/2014 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** Pro metrics
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3/3/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Observed ceiling above front line. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at front counter not holding temperature. Other units available for use. **Warning**
- Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed pork chops in to go bag. **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Kitchen reach in cooler has torn gaskets. **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
- High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Three compartment sink chlorine above 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sink in front counter no hot water. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **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 - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
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12/30/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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