LIVING GREEN CAFE 17 STREET
1489 SE 17 ST STE A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/9/2025
Inspection #: 3630124
Inspection Date: 1/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749512
- 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 scoop stored inside blueberries stored inside reach in freezer, handle in contact with food. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed lox bagels stored above cooked chicken wraps inside reach in cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed alfalfa sprouts (53F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored above cold portion of cooler; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator put food inside reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) at cook line. Operator diluted to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown blue solution, stored at front counter. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8822552
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879374
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at reach in freezer - bowl with no handle used to scoop frozen strawberries. Operator discarded and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 21-01-4:Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed at expresso machine - wet wiping cloth not in solution. Operator stored properly. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs (53F - Hot Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, Items held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - shredded chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately one hour. Operator placed in freezer for quick chill. Additionally boiled eggs (53F - Hot Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, Items held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter - Handwashing sink obstructed by juicer machine. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink next to dishwasher - Cup stored in it. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler container of chicken with no date mark. As per operator item prepared 48 hours prior to inspection. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8741335
- 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
Inspection Date: 12/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470361
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over reach in cooler at cook line.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chopped chicken (52°F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler, in kitchen. Per operator, food was prepared yesterday and stored in cooler overnight; foods never reached 41°F for cold holding. Stop sale.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of raw ground beef stored over raw Brussels sprouts inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad stored inside true cooler, in kitchen, date marked more than 7 days. Operator discarded.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad stored inside reach in cooler, in kitchen, date marked more than 7 days. Operator discarded.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chopped chicken (52°F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler, in kitchen. Per operator, food was prepared yesterday and stored in cooler overnight; foods never reached 41°F for cold holding. Stop sale.
- 01B-17-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad stored inside true cooler, in kitchen, with no date marking. Per operator, prep time/date unknown. Operator discarded.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chopped chicken (52°F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler, in kitchen. Food was stored in a deep, covered container while cooling. Educated operator of proper cooling methods.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad stored inside true cooler, in kitchen, with no date marking. Per operator, prep time/date unknown. Operator discarded.
Inspection Date: 8/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470032
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on splitter at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Operator ordered vacuum breaker; awaiting delivery. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/11/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362979
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of juice stored on floor next to triple sink in kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at front counter, not in sanitizer solution.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored above roasted peanuts and bread, commercially packaged, inside three door turbo air reach in freezer. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chickpeas (45°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46°F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator m foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 48 hrs. Stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed chickpeas (45°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46°F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator m foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 48 hrs. Stop sale.
- 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 roasted peppers (98°F - Hot Holding); roasted mushrooms (110°F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 1hr. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. Operator removed foods from line to reheat to 165°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on splitter at mop sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed half sheet pan stored on hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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 not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing unknown blue substance, stored above triple sink in kitchen and at front counter. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site