Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13572646

Inspection Date: 11/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13570640

36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Throughout kitchen card board on floor is soiled Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at cook line soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator . Warning
27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Mop sink water reading 81F. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood at cook line soiled with grease. Warning
29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink at cook line slowly draining water when closed. Warning
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in chest freezer in ware washing area - Raw Fish stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked turkey thawing on counter in preparation area. Educated operator on proper thawing procedures. Operator placed in refrigerator to properly thaw. Corrected On-Site Warning
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - Cooked onions (100F - Hot Holding), Cooked goat (120F - Hot Holding).Per operator items were made and held in unit approximately less than 3 hours ago. Advised operator reheated items on stove. Operator reheated items to - Cooked onions (175F Hot Holding ), Cooked goat (185 - Hot Holding). Corrected On-Site Warning
11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed poster to operator. Warning
11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator. Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Jean Toussaint. Pending call back due on 11-22-2025. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for 3 compartment sink and sanitizer bucket when using chlorine as a sanitizer. Warning
27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink water reading 83F Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee rest room no paper towels. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cook line , hand wash sink has no hot water. Water at 81F Employee rest room hand wash sink no hot water. Water 81F. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10879895

36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Throughout kitchen, soiled cardboard on floor. Repeat Violation Warning
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line, in use utensils stored in standing water 85F. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, designated hand sink is clogged. Warning
12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began prepping food without washing hands. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen prep table, cooked turkey (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge-Fred Brown Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen, prep area, No soap at handwashing sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783505

32-07-5:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Both bathrooms toilet bowls Hand washing sink in other bathroom.
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in refrigerators
36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Kitchen area.
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath 3 compartment sink. Next to fryer and behind cook line out.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and gatoraid stored on the floor at front counter
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind freezer chest in rear kitchen
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a bucket stored in standing water 77F in kitchen.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed GE reach in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered Observed cooked chicken, black rice and legumes not covered in freezer chest. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line
21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Picliz (64F - Cold Holding) on prep table at room temperature per. Observed cooked turkey legs (44-56F - Cold Holding)on prep table out at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Employee placed in freezer chest to cool.
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (108F - Hot Holding) cooked potatoes (67F - Hot Holding) per operator out of temperature less than 3 hours. Employee turned up steam table **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hotel pan over hand washing sink in kitchen.
32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. In one bathroom
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen and bathrooms

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in refrigerator in kitchen soiled with food debris and grease residue
36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen, soiled cardboard on floor. Not easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed
33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Inspection Date: 6/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8663665

36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On kitchen floor in front of stove Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen water stain. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: At time of callback inspection still ob **Time Extended**
36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In rear kitchen behind freezer chest. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips or quaternary test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8620824

36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid broken off the hinges. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: At time of callback inspection waiting for results of test. Pic gene toussaint Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8663598

36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On kitchen floor in front of stove Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen water stain. Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest broken off hinges Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains stored on floor in back kitchen. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at front counter. Warning
36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In rear kitchen behind freezer chest. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed GE refrigerator/freezer in rear kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (85-110F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature on shelf in kitchen. Per operator held out of temperature since 6:30am. Not portioned or prep today. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (85-110F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature on shelf in kitchen. Per operator held out of temperature since 6:30am. Not portioned or prep today.See stop sale Warning
03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in GE refrigerator/ freezer pikliz (50F - Ambient Cooling) per operator cooling since 10:00am Operator placed in freezer for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black rice (66F - Hot Holding) sitting on top of steam table. Per operator held less than 4 hours. Operator reheated rice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Pic Jean Troussaint Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips or quaternary test strips. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547187

36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid broken off the hinges.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles on floor at front counter.
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 75F
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of frozen chicken,pork sitting out on freezer chest in room temperature
12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cellphone than engage in food preparation.
27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water at three compartment sink, hand washing sink employee bathroom.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onions and peppers (63F - Cold Holding); pikla (62F - Cold Holding) on counter in kitchen per operator held less than four hours. Operator placed in ice **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (105F - Hot Holding) sitting on top of steam table. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance degreaser not labeled.

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8620717

36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid broken off the hinges. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles on floor at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8546769

14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid broken off the hinges. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-60-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen in back entrance of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370047

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid broken off the hinges. Warning
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a bucket with utensils being stored in standing watrer temperature 80F. Warning
36-60-5:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen in back entrance of kitchen. Warning
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of frozen cooked turkey sitting on top of freezer chest at room temperature. Operator placed items in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage and carrots (65F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (56F - Cold Holding) sitting on prep table at room temperature. Per op held less than 4 hours. Operator placed items in ice bath **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips. Warning
31A-06-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed in customer bathroom the hand washing sink missing. Per operator customer broke sink and In process of replacing sink. Warning
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

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