- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep counter in front kitchen **Warning**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator not wearing hair restraint **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Exterior doors at rear of kitchen and storeroom has a gap at the threshold and side that opens to the outside. **Warning**
- Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White single door freezer in front kitchen area **Warning**
- Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under prep sink in front kitchen **Warning**
- Basic - ModerateAccumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. HWS in back kitchen next to range found with food debris in it **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Interior of door on white single door RIF cracked and broken shelf **Warning**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust and cobwebs In kitchen area above where clean utensils car stored **Warning**
- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Spray bottle of home defense ant killer found on bottom shelf under back kitchen HWS **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White plastic deflector panel inside machine has a moderate accumulation of black/pink mold like substance on it. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested pocket thermometer in ice water bath and read 40° Adjusted with operator to 32° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front kitchen HWS found with pan of utensils in it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Red plastic cup found in back kitchen HWS **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Lack of paper towels or drying mechanism in both ladies and men's rest rooms **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
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11/07/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen staff **Warning**
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under counter next to range **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Prepared flan in glass front cooler not covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Tub of oil, case of tomatoes, case of iceberg lettuce on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Hole in wall. By rear door at floor wall juncture **Warning**
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Spot lights in back kitchen over steam table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. RW shell eggs over lines in RIC **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cold prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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08/08/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ceiling lights over cooks line **Warning**
- High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Spoke with operator who stated that he has mailed in the license fee. I recommended that he contact Talahassee directly to confirm receipt **Warning**
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4/23/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda dispenser at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Tub of oil and bag of rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. In glass front cooler in kitchen **Warning**
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ceiling lights over cooks line **Warning**
- Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.spoons and wire whip stored in container at drainboard by 3 bay sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Under wire shelf drainboard **Warning**
- Basic - Wire shelving used as a drain board found rusted **Warning**
- High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Spoke with operator who stated that he has mailed in the license fee. I recommended that he contact Talahassee directly to confirm receipt **Warning**
- High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine and pain relievers stored on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce prepared at 10:30 am found at 105 at 55°. Recommend rapid chill to 41°. Rechecked at 1:55 and found at 41° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 55 at 1:00 pm recommend rapid chill to 41°. Rechecked temp at 1:55 and found at 38°**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sour cream in glass front cooler in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Pulled chicken prepared on 4/21 found at 55° Pulled beef prepared on 4/21 found at 57° Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Spray bottle of windex next to SS foam cups **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. prep station in front kitchen found running at 55° All foods removed from unit. Prep cooler cannot be used until repaired and running at proper temperature. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Assorted utensils found in HWS by cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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4/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Area where stove and grill is. **Warning**
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11/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board blocking back hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cheese sauce
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11/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone. **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tortillas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Hole in wall. Missing part of wall missing above steam table and store room. **Warning**
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Removed from outside backdoor. **Warning**
- Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. Rice, flour sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bleach by salt **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Area where stove and grill is. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front handsink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front handsink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
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9/25/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/7/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Old duct tape stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom
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1/7/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler with standing water and light food debris.
- Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. This violation must be corrected by : 11/05/12. Time extended for an additional 60 days. Person in charge says certificates stored off site.
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11/5/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- 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. This violation must be corrected by : 11/05/12.
- Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/05/12.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler with standing water and light food debris.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked shrimp thawing in standing water in reach in cooler
- Critical - Observed raw beef stored over ready-to-eat food in back reach in cooler
- Critical - Observed raw eggs stored over produce in cook line reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
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9/5/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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