- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Heavy buildup on the back of handles to walkin cooler/freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door at end of storage hallway. **Warning**
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.Near grill at cooks line. **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of flour, cases of oil. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.Cooler opposite fryers. **Warning**
- Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hose faucets on outside hoses. **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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11/13/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Oil
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Flour, cookline
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near dishmachine
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, cookline
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad, cheese, cut tomatoes....reach in cooler near dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 52F, reach in cooler near dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50F, reach in cooler near dishmachine **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to dishmachine
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1/14/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil, cookline
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour, next to oven
- Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Bar
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut lettuce, spinach pies
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table next to ice machine
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour, cookline
- High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Gyro 116Fm cookline **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, bar
- Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to dishmachine
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7/15/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil, cookline
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Above prep table next to ice machine
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In walk in freezer
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Across from stove
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water, across from women's restroom
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Cookline
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice bin near ice machine
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over lemons in walk in cooler
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Salad prep cooler near dishmachine
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table across from fryers
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2/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. cooking utensils stored on side on the stove
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. tongs on ovn handle
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. put o gloves
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bucket of onions in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil; dry storage area
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk, 45f, walk in cooler Corrected On Site. chilled
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach pie, 46F, walk in cooler Corrected On Site. chilled
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over vegetables in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lettuce and cheese in reach in cooler near dishmachine
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lettuce and spinach pie in walk in cooler
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on counter across from fryers
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10/9/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons in bar
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing/cracked tile in walk in cooler
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing/cracked tile in walk in freezer
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. rice bin across can opener
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. baklava in walk in freezer
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bucket of onions in walk in cooler
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. next to dishmachine
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.miok in reach in cooler at bar
- Wet mop not hung to dry. in dirty water outside
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on counter across from fryers
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6/22/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. rice container under prep table
- Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. spoons on prep table
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. flour under oven
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil under oven
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. salad prep cooler
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. utensils in sink across from fryers
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. pepper container above three compartment sink
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. across from fryers
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler across from grill
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler under microwaves
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep table
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11/28/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed drink stored in ice used for drinks.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of potatoes in dry storage Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. can good in dry storage
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salaf, 49F, reach in cooler across from dishmachine, moved Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
- Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. bag of potatoes
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
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8/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. storage area
- Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area and food prep area.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on cooking equipment handle Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters and sides of cooking equipment
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cans of peas , storage area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. container of butter individuals, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. front counter area near kitchen door
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over vegetables, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pan of tiropita, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in cheese, reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. near light in walk in cooler
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2/15/2011 | 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.cut gyro meat in reach in cooler
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. mousaka , pastitio in walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of sugar, dry storage area Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on cooking equipment handle Corrected On Site.
- Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in cheese, salad reach in cooler
- Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. unfinshed wood at window above kitchen handsink and inside reach in cooler at front counter
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. metal pans
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.salad reach in cooler
- Critical. Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. oven at cookline
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. front counter area
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. around light in walk in cooler
- Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.mopsink
- Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens restroom Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front handsink
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. dry storage room
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10/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. sides of cooking equipment
- Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
- Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. at outside mopsink
- Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. at front counter
- Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical. Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. kitchen
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6/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed ready-to-eat food contaminated by ants in bags of oregano and sugar . Corrected On Site. discarded
- Critical. Stop Sale issued due to unprotected environment. open bag of bread at front door of establishment prior to opening
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt sauce, cheese gyro meat at 49-55 degrees under 2 hours Corrected On Site. foods moved to walkin cooler, yogurt sauce discarded
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler across from grill
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler across from grill
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. boxes of baklava in walk in freezer
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of bread at front of establishment by front door Corrected On Site. discarded
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bag of oregano and container of sugar on shelf in dry storage area Corrected On Site. discarded
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on fryer handle Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open beverage on prep counter below microwaves
- Critical. Observed soiled cutting boards at cookline
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. sides of cooking equipment
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves throughout kitchen
- Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. at outside mopsink
- Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. at front counter
- Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 live roach on prep table across from walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. ants in dry storage inside bags of sugar and oregano
- Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. kitchen
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6/9/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. boxes of chicken , octopus , walkin freezer ; box of packages of squid in walkin cooler; callback: WIF complied; WIC not complied
- Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. near dishwashing area
- Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood
- Critical. Violation: 31-07-1 Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. Note:If handwashing violations are observed installation of a handsink may be required.
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3/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. kitchen
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. boxes of chicken , octopus , walkin freezer ; box of packages of squid in walkin cooler
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions , dry storage
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on grill handles Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee cutting vegetables , kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. prep table below window , kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. near dishwashing area
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood
- Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
- Critical. No 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. Pro
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12/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 6/15/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 11/24/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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