- Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above hot water heater
- Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to meat reach in cooler
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to reach in cooler bar
- Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.near hot water heater
- Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions, broccoli
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Salad holding reach in
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Red bull in reach in cooler cooks line.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under reach in cooler bar, under grill/ flat top at bar
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Meat reach in cooler, reach in coolers throughout kitchen
- Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Prep station
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles cooks line
- High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
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6/5/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. At bar
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Boxes of sugar in dry storage.
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silver pans salad station
- Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Under cutting board
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In main kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind reach in cooler next to water heater
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Tapas bar
- Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Knifes and forks at dish area **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. End of cooks line
- Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.pork roast 84°F, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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.
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Cooks line dumping ice
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Drainer **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- 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.
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. End of cooks line
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2/28/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Back pack by bag in box soda **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prime rib **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. **Corrected On-Site**
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11/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.(evidence of employees smoking in outside ice machine area)
- Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (Jackets hung on rack with clean dishes near back kitchen door)
- Basic - Hole in wall.(near reach in cooler near boiler)
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.(on cook line in bar area)
- Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation.(dessert cooler)
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(dish area)
- Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.(chicken) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.(strawberries) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.(cooks line)
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.(touching raw chicken then faucet handles, plastic wrap container, cooler door handles with out removing gloves) **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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3/15/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Ice bin door and inside splash guard.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Upright at server area
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cooked beef in walk in cooler on speed rack. Corrected On Site.Beef expired and discarded.
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9/6/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.(reach in cooler across from prime rib ovens)
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(in employee restroom )
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.(tongs hung on oven door handles)
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.(burn spray on top of prime rib oven)
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(employees reporting for work but not washing hands before engaging in food prep etc)
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.(meat saw in walk in freezer)
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(walk in freezer floor)
- Observed personal care item stored with clean equipment. (jacket hung on rack with clean pots and pans)
- Observed single-service items stored on floor.(in storage shed)
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
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3/28/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.(bagged drink ice on floor in walk in freezer)
- Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals and door on cold holding unit in poor repair.(2 door upright reach in cooler near boiler)
- Critical - Violation: 20B-03-1 Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
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8/26/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(raw beef, cooked beef, raw seaffood, lamb all in walk in cooler at 48 degrees f.)
- Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(walk in cooler at 48 degrees fahrennheit )
- Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.(bagged drink ice on floor in walk in freezer)
- Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals and door on cold holding unit in poor repair.(2 door upright reach in cooler near boiler)
- Critical - Violation: 20B-03-1 Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
- Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.(band saw meat slicer)
- Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(bar area)
- Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen )
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8/24/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(walk in cooler at 48 degrees fahrennheit )
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(bar area)
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(bar area)
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.(tongs on oven door handles)
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen )
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.(band saw meat slicer)
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(bagged drink ice on floor in walk in freezer)
- Observed gaskets/seals and door on cold holding unit in poor repair.(2 door upright reach in cooler near boiler)
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(raw beef, cooked beef, raw seaffood, lamb all in walk in cooler at 48 degrees f.)
- Observed single-service items stored on floor.(in outside storage shed)
- Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
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8/23/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters at bar
- Observed build-up of grease on sides of deep fat fryers
- Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. bar area
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Rusted shelves
- Observed residue build-up on the rolling racks
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1/31/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit on cookline
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. shelves rusted in reachin cooler.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. rice upstairs
- Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
- Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse. dish machine
- Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. oppms upstairs kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.upstairs kitchen
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed food & grease build up between cookline equipment.
- Observed build-up of food debris on d y storage shelf
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the walkin cooler door. Corrected On Site.
- Observed residue build-up on the ro ling racks in walkin cooler
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on can opener holder
- Observed gaskets with foid debris build-up on cookline. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed hand sink faucet not clean in upstairs kitchen .
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
- Critical. Observed the presence of ants on dry storage shelf upstairs kitchen
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. under dishmachine
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris near dishmachine upstairs.
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. greater than 200ppms quat Ammonia
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9/24/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw beef over potatoes in walk in cooler) 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.(in sauces) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.(dish machine not working )
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(upright reach in cooler near boilers)
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with food deposits.(bread warmer)
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(shelving on cooks line)
- Observed single-service items stored on floor.(in outside storage room)
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(at 3 compartment sink)
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
- Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(in salad area)
- Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.(expired 1-24-10)
- Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.(expired 2-1-10)
- Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.(Todd Simonson expired 11-22-09)
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2/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(dairy products in up right reach in cooler in beverage area at approximately 50 degrees f) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(upright reach in cooler in beverage area at approximately 50 degrees f. all phfs moved to a working cooler)
- Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.( scallops ) Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.( spoon ib tuna seasoning)
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.( throughout ) Repeat Violation.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.(walk in cooler)
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(ovens on cooks line)
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.( cooler) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(in walk in cooler, dessert cooler)
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(small hole in back door)
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(cooks line)
- Observed wall in disrepair.( near back door)
- Critical. Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only.
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9/21/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/4/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/31/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 12/30/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 9/3/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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