- No Violations Were Observed
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3/17/2014 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
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3/17/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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7/26/2013 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen exhaust fan.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
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5/7/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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12/18/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
- 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.
- Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.Raw Swai used as ingredient in ceviche
- Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor.Metal paddle
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Sanitation station
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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10/30/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.-no healrh policy posted]
- Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.[beside ice machine]
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reachin freezer]
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer]
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4/25/2012 | 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 conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[pastry box front window]
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[pastry reachin cooler]
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[eggs over vegetables]
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
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12/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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5/18/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Invoice reads 0 degrees for 5 days which does not meet minimum standard. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. men's bathroom
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
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9/28/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 04-02-1 Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
- Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Violation: 12B-03-1 Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Repeat Violation.
- Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Violation: 20A-04-1 Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
- Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Dishwashing racks
- Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting boards
- Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Dry food storage shelving
- Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Critical. Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
- Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.Under coffee machine
- Violation: 37-17-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.Kitchen area
- Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
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4/9/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ceviche at 70 degrees on prep table
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw fish at 50 degrees inside reach in cooler
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw beef, cooked beans at 48 degrees inside walk-in cooler.
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Walk-in cooler
- Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.Raw seafood
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Bulk rice container stored under dishwashing equipment .
- Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area.Container with raw seafood left in container outside restaurant .
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.Mopsink
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Repeat Violation.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Dishwashing racks
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting boards
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Dry food storage shelving
- Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Coffee service area.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
- Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- Observed hole in wall.Under coffee machine
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.Kitchen area
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
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4/8/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.Panga fish
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
- Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
- Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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10/29/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 5/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 1/28/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 9/2/2008 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
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