- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 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. Salami, turkey, beef in WIC.
- Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher near ice machine in kitchen.
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09/04/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Panel to left of fryer.
- Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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4/24/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 70°F in RIC. Chef put on ice brought to 41°F in 30 min. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken in same container on top of beef loin.
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1/14/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
- Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.
- Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly at bar.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired Joshua Anderson 4/12/08
- Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Carpaccio on menu and no consumer advisory present. **Corrected On-Site**
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6/24/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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10/26/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [Cooked pasta, prepared Sauturday, in walk in cooler.]
- Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. [Make table across from stove has center door with temporary repair of bulk tape on corner to assist in keeping door shut.]
- Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roaches foundon faucet of 3 compartment sink and 1 live roach on floor under dish machine. [Cook killed immediately.] [Upon callback on 7/31/2012, observed 2 live roaches. Observed 1 run from under salad cooler across cookline floor to area under grill/fryer area. Upon further observation to locate, a second live roach was on shelf under grill next to clean plates. Cook killed and disposed of roaches.]
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7/31/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [50degF ambient air in cookline make table across from stove where meats sauce, stuffed pastas, meats are being held.] Repeat Violation.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. [Tongs hanging over side of trash can in front of cookline hand sink.] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in multiple cookline holding units. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - Observed 1 dead roach on floor in front of walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on exterior surface of multiple spice/seasoning jars in bin stored in walk in cooler.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
- Observed floor area at cookline make table with smal puddles of water building up due to water spilling from cooler above. Employees have cardboard on floor that absorb the water.
- Critical - Observed food boxes stored on floor of walk in freezer.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. [Make table across from stove has center door with temporary repair of bulk tape on corner to assist in keeping door shut.]
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [Observed frying pan in cookline hand sink.] Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of cookline make table cooler across from stove with standing water inside unit. Water buildup is spills onto floor when doors are opened.
- Observed large ball of ice on floor of walk in freezer.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Many sauces, meats, pasta in cookline make table across from stove havevtemeratures above 46degF. Cooks state items were transferred to unit at start of lunch. Cooks put foods on ice or reurned to walk in cooler for proper cold holding.] Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed quantity 3-16oz blocks of butter blend margarine with damaged wrappers with black mold-like growth. Growth is contacting butter blend in some areas.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roaches foundon faucet of 3 compartment sink and 1 live roach on floor under dish machine. [Cook killed immediately.]
- Critical - Observedcook washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. [3 compartment sink]
- Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper cold holding. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. [Sauce on cookline. Cook turned heat up.]
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [Cooked pasta, prepared Sauturday, in walk in cooler.]
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7/30/2012 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Incomplete 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. New employees less than 60 days.
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2/27/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [46degF right side salad prep cooler where eggplant parmesan is being held.]
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [54degF left side salad prep cooler.]
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Cookline main make table for sauce, pasta, meat cold holding at 54degF ambient air temperature.]
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Pizza make table upper ambient air temp 49degF, lower section ambient air temp 54degF.] (lower cooling section holding roll of tissue, tube of toothpaste, whole tomato and container of tomato sauce.)
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Salt scoop without handle. Single serve cup used.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [on cookline/dish wash line or wait station.] Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [At cookline/sish wash line or waitstation.] Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. [Tongs hanging over edge of handsink on cookline with one end hanginging into trash can.] Corrected On Site by putting tongs in dirty dish area.
- Critical - Incomplete 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. New employees less than 60 days.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. New manager on duty- first day today.
- Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
- Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in 2 salad prep coolers.
- Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
- Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site by running to nearby store for probe thermometer.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [2 heavily grooved boards at salad prep station.]
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. [Container of cleaned, sliced potatoes in water.] Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [Soiled pots in cookline handsink.]
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. [Salad prep cooler.]
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. [Sun brand clothing soap container used to store pizza sauce.] Sauce may not be served.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Raw and potentially hazardous foods in 4 cookline units between 47degF and 54degF.] Corrected On Site by moving items to walk in cooler or iced.
- Observed residue build-up on walk in cooler shelving.
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400ppm chlorine in wiping cloth bucket. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper cold holding.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. [Sauce held in reused laundry soap container.] Corrected On Site by discarding sauce.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [Large container of white granular substance on lower shelf next to fryer.] Corrected On Site.
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2/24/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-bar
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-bar
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-front handsink , bar handsink and cookline handsink Repeat Violation.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, small salad prep cooler
- Critical - Observed box of food stored on floor in walk in freezer
- Critical - Observed buildup of black mold like substances in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed scoops for pepper and dressings at prep cooler lacking handle Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Observed dispenser for to go cups lacking cover.
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9/14/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed cooler at end of cookline reading ambient air of 50 degrees fahrenheit. No potentially hazardous foods stored inside cooler, top of cooler foods on ice bath, temperature ok
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser and hand drying provisions lacking at handwashing lavatory at side hand station.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at , kitchen handsink , front wait statiin handsink , and handsink at bar
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-salad prep cooler holding dressings and cheeses
- Critical - Observed buildup of bkack mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed scoops for salt and pepper lacking handle.
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5/3/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-salad prep cooler
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed pan of bread stored on floor Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor-observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee putting shredded cheesse on pizza with barehands. Observed another employee touching ready to eat artichoke hearts with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at bar
- Equipment or utensils not designed in a manner that prevents contamination.. Scoops for salt, pepper, and red pepper lacking handle.
- Critical. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Observed to go cup dispenser lacking cover.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-cookline handsink
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-front handsink
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes stored in handsink at cookline
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-wait station
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-womens restroom
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-cookline handsink
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Ceiling tile missing and exposing wires.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Observed toxic spray cleaner stored next to food products. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. License expired 12-01-2010. Please contact 1-850-487-1395 to renew license.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to dryer.
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12/27/2010 | 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 in walk in cooler-pasta(lasagna) Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler holding non potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-middle reach in cooler
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat pasta in walk in freezer.
- Critical. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed box of eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-sugar under prep table holding microwave.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at bar.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a manner that prevents cross contamination. Observed scoops for salt and pepper and sugar lacking handle.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair at reach in cooler across from pizza oven and reach in cooler across from grill.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Observed rust accumulation on shelf under prep table next to salad prep cooler
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up in walk in cooler.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination-Observed cover for to go cup dispenser lacking cover.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-wait station handsink
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers above grill
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walk in freezer.
- Critical. Half of Electrical outlet cover plate is broken off behind ach in cooler across from pizza oven . For reporting purposes only.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
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8/4/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-cookline
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-cookline
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food (salt).
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touching ady to eat food products with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed food debris encrusted on the interior of microwave.
- Critical. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-cookline
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment-deep fryer.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers above cookline
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-in walk in freezer.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by single service to go containers under prep table next to dough maker.
- Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License expired 12-01-2009, please call 1-850-487-1395 to renew license
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to washing machine.
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3/30/2010 | 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. Observed Pasta, cheese, meats in walk in cooler not properly date marked.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed use of plastic cups with no handle in salt, pepper , and red pepper containers.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed reach-in cooler gaskets missing -along cookline
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 200ppm .
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispenser holster.
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To go cup dispenser does not have a lid to protect from contamination. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-back wait station
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-kitchen
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured Next to washer/dryer.
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12/7/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin.
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8/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked in walk in cooler.
- Critical. Working containers of food (sugar and detergent)removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in reach in cooler.
- Critical. Observed shelled eggs food stored over uncovered seasoning.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
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8/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 3/6/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 2/17/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 12/9/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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