- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Several cracked lids with food container. Pizza table in kitchen. Lids were discarded and replaced with metal lids by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink has broken handles,at main server station.
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In meat room.
- High Priority - Cheese with mold-like growth. Small container of ricotta cheese. Walk in cooler. Discarded voluntarily by manager.
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Back of kitchen. Manager explained they are currently working with the pest control company, they come once a week.
- High Priority - Wastewater backing up through floor drains. In steamers section in kitchen. Drain was clogged with food debris and the waters draining for steamers were backing up unto the floor. Manager unclogged the drain with a hook. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Kitchen and in back server station. Also ice bins in the server stations.
- Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Dumping ice, main server station.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Chicken cooler and pizza cooler in kitchen. Also, upright double door oven in steak station has heavy build up inside.
- No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Per website certificate expired 3/16/13. There is no certificate posted. Manager stated he has requested one but it hasn't arrived yet.
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07/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment doors Fry station. Started to clean.
- 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. On make table in fry area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under shelf for bags of onion by Walk in Cooler, also water throughout kitchen and in Walk in Cooler.
- Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Walk in freezer entry.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table in fry area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Two containers in clean dishes rack.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Backsplash of soda dispenser machine at the entry.
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Two in meat room. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza by grill station, per manager it has been 30 minutes. Marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. Two, in fry area. Discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
- Insurance inspector's boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Expired 3/16/2013 verified via website
- Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Server scooping ice for customer's drink.
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4/24/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Multiple.
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pastry piping bags stored in soiled cabinet in pastry area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven held closed with bungee cord. Meat WIC with ambient temp 45°F. Refrigeration tech arrived to repair meat WIC during inspection. Upon departure, WIC 40°F. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Near can storage.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula in 90°F water. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Ammonia smell in dining room, general mold-like or mildew-like smell in back kitchen, especially in main walkin cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Waste sink at ware washing area drain clogged. Multiple floors drains filled with food debris and/or black mold like substance.
- Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bowls at salad buffet. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Pooled blood on floor of meat WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area and behind clean equipment storage shelves.
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Multiple areas, spattered food.
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat walkin cooler holding imitation crab 45°F, sirloin 45°F, fat back 45°F, chicken 45°F. Observed ambient temp 45°F. Corrective action: some foods moved or iced down. Refrigeration tech arrived and started repair at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Yeast rolls on bottom shelf of bakers case in dining room, sneeze guard missing. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee with sore/cut/burn/wound on hand or arm handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Observed pastry area employee working with burn on forearm that is shiny and red, not completely scanned over. Instructed to cover wound. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizzas, deviled eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over cheese and pickles in cooler drawers. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Various thermometers in WIC reading 38°F - 60°F. Ambient temp currently 45°F. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot tap does not work at server station on salad side of dining room. Manager turned on, pipe leaking. **Corrected On-Site**
- No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expired 3/16/13. Observed letter stating new inspection was done 7/16/13 but boiler in need of new pressure gauge. **Repeat Violation**
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10/23/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70? water, hush puppy scoop **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pizza unit **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. Buffet line **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen. By walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm in pastry room **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Pizza/calzone/stromboli hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese breads, made like pizza at 116?, wrote it on time as public health control form, and wrote time **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Devil eggs **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. By clean container, pastry area **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Beverage area
- Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Pastry area
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels hanging, beverage area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Beverage area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- No current insurance inspectorys boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expired
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3/22/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. handsink by cook line Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Robert Gibbs
- Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. mushroom in cook line drawer, ready to cook, corrective action : washed them
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. entrance Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. old one Corrected On Site.
- 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. two employees expired on 3/2012
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters, buffet hood
- Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher going from dirty dishes to clean dishes without washing hands, he is using a bucket with sanitizer for his hands; explained to him Corrected On Site. washed hands
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. warmer by buffet
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. cloth towel in it, corrective action : removed Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. non-working cooler Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed objectionable odors in kitchen. by walk in coolers
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 43-48F whipped cream, dessert area, 41-48F hamburger patties in ice bath, buffet line; corrective action : added more ice
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. windex by tea, entrance Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
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10/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. handsink by dishmachine Corrected On Site.
- Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. broken handle at handsink by dishmachine
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. handsink at server area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. two mgrs Repeat Violation.
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 1 door reach in cooler at buffet line Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. dessert area
- Critical - Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first sanitizing the thermometer. took a temperature of ribs
- Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. couldn't find it, filled new one Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covering hush puppy batter, uncovered Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. container in it Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 1 door reach in cooler at buffet line Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. server area Corrected On Site.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris and mold like substance. by prep sink Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. fish, chicken, hamburger, pizza at buffet area Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. one reading 73F in ice water Corrected On Site.
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4/13/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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4/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. beverage area
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. tray in it, buffet line Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. beverage area Repeat Violation.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. 2010
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. at home office
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. pizza unit Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. beverage area Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Observed equipment in poor repair. cracked lids Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53F pepperoni in pizza prep, 52F raw hamburger, iced down to 41F Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizza Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 118F egg roll, 117F chicken at buffet area, explained time as public health control Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. faucet by dishmachine Corrected On Site.
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1/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. By front entrance soda fountain machine
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. By front entrance soda fountain machine
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Green cutting board near walkin cooler
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Beef cooling in container with tightly covered plastic wrap
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bags of ice in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Drawer coolers behind buffet
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin meat coole
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Containers of raw seafood stored over RTE foods in walkin Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. A few reachin cookers throughout kitchen
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter ang liquid eggs at breakfast station on icevat 57 and 54F. Discard by 1:30pm. Discussed using timebin lieu for products and better ice bath method Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Containers of pudding in pastry kitchen Corrected On Site.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Large walkin cooler
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen
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8/26/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. lids in meat room Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by mop bucket Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. fish
- Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Robert Repeat Violation.
- Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Observed an employee phone on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. fruit flies? Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza 87 degrees F. bread stand Corrected On Site. reheated, discussed time in lieu
- Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. bread area Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk bin Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
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2/10/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Violation: 45-12-2 Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only.
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9/29/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham in green bean seasoning, 57 degrees F, Corrected On Site. placed in ice bath
- Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit.
- Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. muffins.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over canned food
- Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
- Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. pegboard in dish area
- No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. throughout
- Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. tongs Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. outside of ice machine, server area
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. handle of handsink, shelves above triple sink
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handle of reach-in cooler, dust on vent covers in walk-in
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach-in cooler
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups
- Critical. Observed raw sewage on ground of establishment. out Back
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. multiple in kitchen
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping drinks Repeat Violation.
- Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. meat room
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. storage room
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. throughout, under equipment, in walk-in freezer
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. end covers missing, dish machine area
- Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat 400 ppm, triple sink, bleach water bottle 300+ ppm
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bleach water
- Critical. Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. near fire extinguisher
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. kitchen manager, Robert
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9/28/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.COOKED SHELL PASTA.discarded . Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.PREP EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN PREP SINK WHERE POTATOES WERE BEING WASHED. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.BRACELETS cooks line. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation,NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN REQUIRED /MULTIPLE HANDWASHING VIOLATIONS were observed during inspection. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.3 COMPARMENT SINK found at 0ppm.(NO SANATIZER ). Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed HEAVY BUILD UP of debris in reach-in cooler gaskets THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT .
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.SEVERAL UNITS in cooks lines NEED CLEANING .
- Observed HEAVY build-up of SLIME on surface of INTERIORS OF DISHWASHER MACHINE.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.COOKS LINE USED AS DUMP SINK. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.ELECTRIC TOWEL DISPENSER batteries dead does not work. Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease and foods accumulated underneat cooking equipment in KITCHEN . ( NEEDS CLEANING BY REMOVING EQUIPMENTS to expose areas.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris AND EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE throughout dishwashing area.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.SEVERAL WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT KITCHEN have walls which are dirty and full of old food debris.NEED TO CLEAN.
- Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
- Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
- Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
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3/17/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. 1 strawberry Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish on ice Bath
- Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. fish
- Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken by marshmellows in reach-in Corrected On Site.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. dessert area Repeat Violation.
- Observed utensils in poor condition. one pane cracked on buffet line
- Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. one, front grill
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. drawers/cooler and interior of it; pizza reach-in
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. line area
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. meat room
- Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. dessert area Repeat Violation.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on shelves in walk-in cooler
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on stove and grill, front cook lIne, handle on drawers/cooler Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumping ice at line area
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. 2 by cold buffet
- Observed hole in ceiling. vents missing by walk-in
- Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
- Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. left it at home
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7/20/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 2/9/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 1/26/2009 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 8/19/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 8/18/2008 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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