- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl to scoop wheat out of bag.
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment lid to steam table covers/handles.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of hummus, stuffed grape leaves, olives packaged by establishment with no item labeling, or dating.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Table soiled under microwave with food debris.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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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07/29/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
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4/29/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing hot water handle at handwash sink located in kitchen. **Warning**
- High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
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2/26/2014 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Case of single-service articles (to go cups)stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Case of tomatoes, and a large bag of chic peas. **Warning**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris on roof of 2 in prep area. Inside and outside of 3rd microwave in cooks line. **Warning**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit maketable in kitchen. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated of grease in kitchen area. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes and sauce held between 50° F and 60°F placed on ice bath. And moved to different cooler. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the 3 compartment sink area. Hand wash Sink filled with pans. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 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. Cooks line maketable 61°F. **Warning**
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8/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at dishwasher room hand sink.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dish wash room.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach in cooler.
- Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
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1/29/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in dish wash room.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-dishwash room handsink.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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9/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface-hood filters.
- Observed ceiling tile in disrepair in dishwash area.
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5/30/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - First aid supplies improperly stored with straws.
- Critical - No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees in restrooms.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on plastic shelves.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filterd.
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1/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in dishwash area.
- Critical - No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees in restrooms.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Wall not smooth and easily cleanable- with unfinished drywall in prep area.
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9/27/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-dishwash room.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filters.
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6/8/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Exit sign at front door not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-kitchen
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-dishwash room.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.-hood filters.
- Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
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3/17/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filters.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on exterior of ice maker. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in dishwash area.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in mens restroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in womens restroom.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris around magnetic knife strip.
- Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license for new ownership.
- Critical. Expired 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. Provide documentation of updated training at callback inspection.
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11/30/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on hood filters.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on surface above ice maker door.
- Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface.-exterior of toaster and food processor.
- Faucet missing at plumbing fixture.-utility sink.
- Critical. No handwashing signs provided at handsinks used by food employees.-restrooms.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-dishwash room.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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9/3/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
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6/9/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-restrooms
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-dishwash room.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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2/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.-bag of rice.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-mens restroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in womens restroom.
- Wall not smooth and easily cleanable with dishwash room wall not painted or sealed.
- Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers in restroom hallway.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
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7/13/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/5/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/9/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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