Tropical Creole Restaurant

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 71F. Warning

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. Warning

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit across from cook line. Warning

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of black beans, rice and pinto beans not labeled in kitchen. Warning

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 to 5 small flying insects in kitchen area. Warning

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (73F – Cold Holding); black beans (71F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. Warning

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (73F – Cold Holding); black beans (71F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. Observed raw red snapper (58F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator is moving raw red snapper into reach-in freezer. Warning

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed Out DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.