- Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over guacamole in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. 3 compartment sink area and mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine at greater than 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Bar.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw, potatoes, tuna salad, chicken salad.
- Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
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08/26/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Hole in ceiling. Next to dry storage area/office
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 65°Zf on the prep area, implemented time control. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter. Discarded, explained time control procedure **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Restrooms
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
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2/28/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reaching cooler, cookline at 49°.
- Basic - Food stored in reaching freezer not covered, eggplant.
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, cookline.
- Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Google.
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 49° seafood, wings,dairy, moved to working cooler 41°, **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin, kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Seasonings and tray they sit on.
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 79° ladies and men's room.
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, bar.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Dishmachine.
- Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. not visible to all. **Corrected On-Site**
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11/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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6/21/2013 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
- Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty containers on shelf in kitchen. **Warning**
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
- Basic - Stained and soiled cutting boards on cookline. **Warning**
- Basic - Uncleanable wooden knife block in use to store knives. In kitchen. **Warning**
- High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink and in men''s bathroom. **Warning** Still not complied at callback inspection. Must be complied by next routine inspection to avoid another administrative complaint.
- Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar. **Admin Complaint** Still not complied at callback inspection.
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. **Admin Complaint** Still not complied at callback inspection.
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2/15/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
- Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife stored between cookline coolers. **Warning**
- Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty containers on shelf in kitchen. **Warning**
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
- Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Knifes stored unprotected on pool table to be wrapped in napkins. **Warning**
- Basic - Stained and soiled cutting boards on cookline. **Warning**
- Basic - Uncleanable wooden knife block in use to store knives. In kitchen. **Warning**
- Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks on bar in cup. **Warning**
- High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Drink bottles stored in ice used for drinks. Bar ice bin with ice scoop and observed the ice being used for drinks. All ice was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheeses 50?f, raw fish 47?f, raw chicken 47?f, heavy cream 52?f. Cream and cheeses - stop sale issued. Fish and chicken is being cooked immediately. All in cook line flip top reach in cooler. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale notice. **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. Cook line flip top reach in cooler at 48?f ambient air temperature. Inspector calibrated thermometer to ensure accuracy. Stop sale issued on all foods in this unit. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink and in men's bathroom. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar. **Admin Complaint**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. **Admin Complaint**
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2/14/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler in container tightly covered at 98 degrees fahrenheit . Corrected On Site. potatoes were uncovered immediately .
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. grilltop .
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. walk-in freezer door handle.
- Observed personal care item stored with food. cell phone in container with colored woodpicks that go into foods to indicate temperature. expo station /kitchen . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen backdoor to alley/outside with gaps when door is closed.
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10/31/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. chain laying on floor ,but non of the tanks are chained/secured. Corrected On Site.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. at bar handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
- Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. grease drippings on hood and fire suppression lines. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - License expired more than 90 days.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at bar handwash sink.
- Critical - No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees. in both bathrooms. Inspector supplied signs. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of food debris, grease, dust and/or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook. when putting on and changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook.
- Observed heavy build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on exterior of bucket with sushi-ginger in walk-in cooler.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in bar ice bin. Corrected On Site.
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. kitchen handwash sink faucet.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. standing water inside of kitchen reach-in cooler.
- Observed personal items stored on food-slicer equipment. keys and cellphone. kitchen. Corrected On Site and slicer was washed and sanitized.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. thawing seafoods / fish and chicken in kitchen on prep counter at room temperature. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken and raw beef above pickles in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
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3/8/2012 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
- Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk-in cooler fanguards.
- Observed build-up of food debris and/or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk-in cooler shelfs.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar.
- Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chowder /soup and marinara sauce in kitchen in deep container with tight lids on container. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline reach-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. hamburger patties. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tunasalad and sliced lunchmeats in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
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10/11/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Bar outside- This violation must be corrected by : 06/22/11.
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6/23/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Bar outside- This violation must be corrected by : 06/22/11.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
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4/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in cooler
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over ready to eat in walk in cooler- Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Cheese cake
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4/5/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/21/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 12/15/11.
- Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : ==02/15/11.
- Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. All employees shall take test and forms shall be filled out This violation must be corrected by : 02/15/11.
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2/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 12/15/11.
- Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : ==02/15/11.
- 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. All employees shall take test and forms shall be filled out This violation must be corrected by : 02/15/11.
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12/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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3/18/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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10/27/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Stop Sale issued due cross contamination.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Meat balls,spinash and sauces in walk in cooler
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Raw chcken and ice in walk in cooler and freezer
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Raw chicken in walk in freezer.
- Critical. Observed plastic wrap in food. Sauces in walk in cooler. Stop sale issued
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoopes by ice on ice machine
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In guest restroom.
- Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.Eight dried rodent droppings on sanitizer bucket under the dishmachine in kitchen, 12 dried rodent droppings on shelves by the office Sixteen feet away from the kitchen in dry storage
- Critical. Observed live fruit flies in kitchen.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler and freezer floor.
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
- Critical. Observed a gas appliance without proper venting. For reporting purposes only.
- 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 This violation must be corrected by : 12/26/09.
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10/26/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 3/25/2009 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 3/24/2009 | Routine - Food | Emergency order recommended |
| No report available. | 2/2/2009 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 9/17/2008 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
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