FIVE NINE GRILL AND TAVERN
5718 CORTEZ RD W
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine in back prep area. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up in dish machine.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler pulling away from door.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in chest freezer in kitchen.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive oil build up on hood filters. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpsters. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in single door flip top reach-in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf on right side of walk in cooler with rusty shelves. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
20
Total
22
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance kitchen ice machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used to dispense brown sugar. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish in cooler thawed in reduced oxygen packaging.
- 16-01-4:Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed no data plate on dish machine.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees uncovered beverage on clean dish rack next to dishes.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone and keys on food prep surface in waitstaff area. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on cups in waitstaff area.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive grease and food on floors beneath and behind fryers and flat top grill.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on turbofan oven handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour touching product. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over food prep area in back food prep area. Operator removed bug zapper. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed bulb in walk in cooler without a proper shield and not shatter proof. Operator removed and discarded bulb. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter with excessive grease.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door without a self closer.
- 36-60-5:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen in back kitchen door.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortilla chips and tortilla bowls on shelf uncovered. Operator covered products. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves on right side of walk-in cooler with surface rust.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to slicer in back food prep area.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer buckets at 0ppms. Operator determined that quay sanitizer was not dispensing properly. Operator used chlorine bleach as a sanitizer and corrected sanitizer buckets to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked wings in 2 door reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved raw fish below the cooked chicken wings. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh tomato pico 48F, Feta 51F, Sour cream 45F, Diced Chicken 51F, Taco meat 51F. Operator stated that items had been out for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator put all items in freezer and with bags of ice on top to rapidly cool.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 22 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 20 basic).
Inspection on 5/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handle of scoop in rice flour. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packs of tuna thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed packages.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with excessive grease build up. Operator stated hoods will be cleaned next week.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of reach-in cooler at server area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed taco shells and wonton chips uncovered. Educated operator about covering foods. Operator covered products. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over packaged cheese. Operator moved beef below to below cheese. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. No separation between hand sink and dishes in kitchen, exposed to splashing from hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **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 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop in sugar, bowl being used as scoop in flour. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. No separation between hand sink and dishes in kitchen, exposed to splashing from hand sink. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies witnessed in kitchen. One fly on handle of mixing utensil, one fly in kitchen on soda box, one fly in dining area. Operator will call Orkin. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee was educated on handwashing, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Fish 58F, Raw Chicken 58F, Raw Burgers 58F. Operator disposed of items. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Operator had employees sign agreements. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed in main kitchen area operator add coolers and upright freezer with no additional plan review. Person in charge stated he will resubmit the additional for plan review.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).