- High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Operating without a License Per D-4 office, owner must call Tallahassee to take care of overdue or other issues. 850-487-1395 and use option to make complaint to talk to a person rather than machine. **Admin Complaint**
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3/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic drinking type glass used to scoop beans.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Counter tops gauged and blistered.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Raw oxtail thawing near 3 bin sink.
- Basic - Wall in disrepair. Wall in hallway to restrooms being rebuilt.
- High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Operating without a License Per D-4 office, owner must call Tallahassee to take care of overdue or other issues. 850-487-1395 and use option to make complaint to talk to a person rather than machine. **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Sterlite bulk containers in use throughout kitchen.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cabbage holding at 129, advised rapid reheat to 165° as product was cooked earlier about an hour ago.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen Handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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11/7/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/7/2013 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair-both male and female toilets missing seat.
- Basic - Ceiling tile missing-ladies restroom.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-small white board near 3 bin sink.
- Basic - Hood mild to moderately soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at cookline temped at 80
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine solution bleached through test strip.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- both male and female restrooms.
- 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. Proof for Winston Anderson only
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8/27/2013 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair-both male and female toilets missing seat.
- Basic - Ceiling tile missing-ladies restroom.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-small white board near 3 bin sink.
- Basic - Hood mild to moderately soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at cookline temped at 80°
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Foods at steam table not at 135°. OXTAIL 115°, CURRY GOAT 115°, STEWED CHICKEN 104°, CABBAGE 104°. Advised reheat to 165 or hotter then hold at a temperature of 135 or hotter. **Warning**
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine solution bleached through test strip.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- both male and female restrooms.
- 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. Proof for Winston Anderson only?
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8/26/2013 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce in the reach in cooler
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
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3/6/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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12/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Tree slab used as cutting board. Employee states he does not use this item.
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Plywood wall behind prep sink and shelves over cookline prep area.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage-home depot bucket filled with ice and sterlite container/utility bx with curry goat.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Oxtail thawing on prep counter.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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10/12/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License was due on April 1, 2012 and is now more than 60 days past due. License fee can be paid onnline at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr
- Observed chest freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair and most other units.
- Critical - Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only. 2-25 # LP takes in facility. Outdoor type cooking units observed in kitchen of facility.
- Observed dumpster not located on a proper pad-found in grass at rear of facility.
- Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification-Carols certification has expired but another is available.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid heavily rusted.
- Observed wall in disrepair. Walls in kitchen not durable/smooth and easily cleanable.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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6/20/2012 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- CEILING OVER COOKLINE HEAVILY SOILED.
- Chest freezer gaskets torn.
- Dumpster bottom heavily rusted.
- Dumpster not on proper pad.
- INTERIOR OF FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR HEAVILY SOILED.
- Critical - Interior and exterior of microwave oven heavily soiled (rpt).
- Lid to chest freezer heavily rusted.
- Critical - Manager cert. expired.
- Critical - NO HANDWASH SIGN IN LADIES ROOM (RPT)
- WET MOP NOT HUNG TO DRIVE.
- WOMANS PURSE ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN.
- Wall in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable (not durable)
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2/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-several locations throughout facility.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - ladies restroom.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lids to chest freezers moderately rusted.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-freezer shelves and interiors.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-beer cooler at bar area.
- Critical - Observed interior and exterior of microwave heavily soiled.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature-operator removed oxtail from cold hold and left to cool next to cooking equipment. She will cook items after inspection.
- Observed wall at steam table heavily soiled with accumulated food debris and splatters.
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10/19/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License expired 4-1-2011 and is 60+ days past due. License fees can be paid at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr or bby calling 850-487-1395.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair-several ceiling tiles and light shields throughout dining area water stained.
- Critical - Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is no turned on.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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6/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license - expired on 4-1-2011
- Observed ceiling in disrepair-at least one tile in dining/bar area-water damaged.
- Observed chest freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Critical - Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is not turned on.
- Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon jug of milk opened on Sunday per operator. Today is Tuesday.
- Observed several small cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Blue can of mineral spirits/turpentine on clean dishes over handwash sink.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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4/19/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Dumpster not on proper pad.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment and surrounding floor in need of a deep cleaning.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-tops of chest freezers heavily rusted.
- Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Can of flying insect spray. Corrected On Site.
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1/21/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic shopping bags used in freezer, holding foods.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-freezer lid moderatly covered with rust.
- Observed chest freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Observed attached equipment, hood filters moderatly soiled with accumulated grease and dust.
- Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions-blue can of raid in kitchen.
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10/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. Operator needs restrain of some type.
- Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover-several makeshift shelves with worn torn foil.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair-ceiling in kitchen above hood has cracking and peeling paint.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Ms. Kiser took class in late January but has not received proof. Must have passing proof at next unannounced inspection.
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3/17/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage-plastic grocery style bags in freezer and in reach-in cooler.
- Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors-mens restroom.
- Dumpster not on proper pad-dumpster on grassy area at back of parking lot. Repeat Violation.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair-several tiles in dining area are waterstained. Owner states roof was worked on and tiles changed but roof must leak!.
- Observed ceiling in disrepair-ceiling above hood in kitchen has peeling and cracking paint hanging down. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is inoperable or not turned on.
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9/21/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/25/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 7/31/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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