- No Violations Were Observed
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11/06/2014 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Basic - Sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface. Sponge were discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed dried ground falafel inside the meat grinder. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser hanging from a shelf in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
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11/06/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans and bus tubs are still wet when stacked. **Warning** At the callback inspection, observed steam table pans stacked wet.
- Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses in the kitchen. **Warning** At the callback inspection, observed the same.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Guest bathrooms **Warning**. At the callback inspection, did not observe ant hand wash signs in the guest bathrooms.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. In the larger Bain Marie cooler on the cook''s line. **Warning** Observed the same at the callback inspection.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container not labeled in the kitchen. **Warning** Observed the sugar container was still not labeled at the callback inspection.
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** At the callback inspection. The dish machine sanitizer tested 0 ppm chlorine.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over raw lamb in the walk-in cooler. Also observed ground chicken over lamb in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** At the callback inspection, observed raw cut up chicken stored above raw beef in the walk-in cooler.
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning** at the callback inspection, no Certified Food Manager was present. The PIC Issam Dimasi was unable to answer.
- 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. **Warning** At the callback inspection, PIC Issam Dimasi was unable to answer.
- 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. **Warning** At the callback inspection, the names listed on training certificates dated October 2012 do not match the employee work schedule.
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5/28/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic take-out container with no handle, used as scoop for sugar. Observed a plastic souffl cup used for cayenne pepper. Observed a bowl used to scoop cooked rice. **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed a bag of onions on the kitchen floor. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee in a glass on a table where food is being prepped in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 6 kitchen employees with no hair restraints. **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans and bus tubs are still wet when stacked. **Warning**
- Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses in the kitchen. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in standing water with temperature of 89° on the cook's line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Guest bathrooms **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. In the larger Bain Marie cooler on the cook's line. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container not labeled in the kitchen. **Warning**
- High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Chicken shwarma and lamb shwarma that is not being continuously cooked. Both the chicken and lamb were placed into the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice left out in the kitchen to be 70° **Warning**
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
- High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed 2 employees attempt to put on gloves without washing hands first. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over raw lamb in the walk-in cooler. Also observed ground chicken over lamb in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a kitchen employee wearing gloves, handle soiled ice machine filters then attempt to handle food with changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed a kitchen employee attempt to wash hands in a prep sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand wash sink near the dish machine is blocked by 5 gallon pails and skewers. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at all three hand wash sinks in the kitchen. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
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3/24/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for chick peas. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Frozen lamb **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bus tubs used for food.
- Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to the dish machine.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Lamb **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Fresh schwarma. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All white foods.
- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 1 gallon container of Ortho home defense bug spray on the flloor next to the dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over pickled food. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over beef **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Raw beef, cooked rice.
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bus tubs and brooms next to the dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Salad cooler.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to the dish machine and next to the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter.
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11/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Sponge used to clean and sanitize food-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil - water **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/5/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/13/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Two hand washing sinks Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/22/12.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler and freezer floor.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. In walk in cooler ,freezer and kitchen - Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery bags
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cookef chicken in walk in cooler - Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Several food in walk in cooler- Corrected On Site.
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10/22/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bread in walk in freezer
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Falafel afish in walk in freezer
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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9/8/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Walk in freezer
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery back
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelve in kitchen-
- Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in freezer
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Walk in cooler
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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8/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. not working
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves waitstation
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. waitstation
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. dish racks very bad condition
- Critical - Observed objectionable odors in waitstation under ice machine
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice, beef chicken overnight. stop sold Corrected On Site.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. walk in freezer
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
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6/1/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed raw eggs over produce in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
- Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation.
- Violation: 25-01-1 Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. observed to go containers in kitchen no inverted Repeat Violation.
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1/5/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. observed in walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed raw eggs over produce in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. observed 0ppm at dishmachine, operator will use three compartment sink to wash, rinse snd sanitize until dishmachine is capable to sanitize at proper ppm
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. observed to go containers in kitchen no inverted Repeat Violation.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. observed at three compartment sink
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Light not functioning. observed under hood
- Observed personal care item stored with food.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- 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.
- Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12-26-10.
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10/26/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. packages of frozen beef and frozen chicken not properly labeled in display case at 1818.
- Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. flaffel mix and cheese not labeled at 1818
- Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. box of tahina=sesame seed paste and canned soda stored in public hallway by rest rooms .
- Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. 1818 has self-service pickled olives and etc that have an ineffective sneeze guard
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meats over bags of mixed vegetables,and chicken nuggets in walkin freezer
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw ground beef over cooked beef in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed boxes food stored on floor of walkin freezer and walkin cooler of 1818.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk dispensers of coffee grounds do not properly protect their contents
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted, discolored and no longer cleanable at front prep area
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen
- Critical. Observed soil residue on lids for storage containers.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, shelves unclean in kitchen
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in cabinets amongst paper work, markers and other unclean items at counter area.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. aluminum pans not stored inverted.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in meat cutting area. operator must make sure employees are washing hands effectively until hand sink is installed
- Observed a pile of garbage on the ground outside by back door of 1818 and
- Observed grime accumulated under cooking equipment in meat cutting area .
- Observed food debris accumulated on floor of walkin freezer .
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.observed a jacket ,and a sweater in front counter storage area
- No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. purse sitting on clean plates in kitchen
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3/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site by putting rice in cooler.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken stored above raw beef in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over raw spices in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Soaking rice Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salt Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plate used as a food scoop for chick peas, salt
- 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. raw rice.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. kitchen
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. bainmarie coole in kitchen .
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2 door lowboy reachin cooler.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler & shelving soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door lowboy reachin cooler in kitchen
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. handsink in server area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. mens' & womens bathrooms .
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
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10/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 8/1/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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