TRAVELERS CARIBBEAN REST
211 SW 5 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At end ocookline/ frontline area by medium sized white chest freezer - behind freezer approximately 1 dead roach on the floor- operator removed and sanitized area.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At double door glass reach in cooler- non food grade to-go shopping bag- used to stored chopped onions and peppers- operator removed from bag.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At double door glass reach in cooler near cook line- Raw shell eggs 53-55F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today-food out of temperature for 3.5 hours- operator moved to large chest freezer to quick chill.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At chest freezer in dry storage area- cooked oxtail 89-93F at 2:40 to 89-96F at 3:10( cooling since 1:45)- food covered in metal pan- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 70F within remains time- operator moved to large reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Same **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - At the back end of kitchen where freezers are stored: Ceiling/ceiling tiles in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Same. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Same. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink: microwave plate cleaned but not sanitized. Advised operator to clean and sanitize item. Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At deep freezer to the backend of kitchen where raw animal foods are stored: Raw chicken feet stored over raw cow feet. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At bar area: approximately 2 rodent droppings on counter top and on a piece of board under counter. Approximately 5 rodent droppings under food storage rack to the backend of kitchen near the area where large food storage containers are stored. Operator removed and began cleaning the area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double door reach in cooler: cooked oxtails (44F - Cold Holding) As per operator taken out an hour prior for 30 minutes to portion from it. Not prepped or prepared today. Operator moved to deep freezer to quick chill. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Canned cleaner stored on top of double glass door reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in rinse compartment of triple sink then put mittens and took containers of cake from the oven. Advised operator that hand washing should only be done in the hand wash sink. Warning
- 53B-02-5: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 contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1: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 form for operator. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2024 revealed 9 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - At the back end of kitchen where freezers are stored: Ceiling/ceiling tiles in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign provided at only hand wash station in kitchen and bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Floor and walls of deep freezer used to store food heavily rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - At the back end of kitchen where freezers are stored: Ceiling/ceiling tiles in disrepair. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign provided at only hand wash station in kitchen and bar area. Warning
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched hair then opened sauce jug and prepared chicken wings. Advised operator of proper hand washing practices. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At the back end of kitchen where freezers are stored: At dry storage area: approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelf. At pats and pans storage rack: approximately 4 rodent droppings on shelf. At storage area where there are large containers of flour, sugar and rice: beneath shelf with the containers, approximately 15 rodent droppings. At bar area: on floor and lower shelves approximately 10 rodent droppings At bar area: around hand wash sink approximately 2 rodent droppings Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table: homogenized milk (56F - Cold Holding) Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator taken out 30 mins ago. Operator placed in deep freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over pans in clean dish rack. Operator stored chemicals properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in rinse section of triple sink. Advised operator of the purposes of the triple sink versus that of the hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-02-5: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 contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Floor and walls of deep freezer used to store food heavily rusted. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).