THE TURMERIC KITCHEN
3075 HWY 17, GREEN COVE SPRINGS 32043
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 14 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to complete plan review process. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Renovations are not completed. Ice bin and refrigerator are not installed or on-site. Raw wood and unsealed drywall are present at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Raw wood present, tap system refrigerator present but not on plans, drain board not installed, cove molding not present, ice bin not installed, under counter refrigerator not installed, ceiling not smooth, easily cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: No change, Plan Reviewer contacted during inspection to revise plans and consult on operator questions. Operator will submit revised plans today via email. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to complete plan review process. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Renovations are not completed. Ice bin and refrigerator are not installed or on-site. Raw wood and unsealed drywall are present at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Raw wood present, tap system refrigerator present but not on plans, drain board not installed, cove molding not present, ice bin not installed, under counter refrigerator not installed, ceiling not smooth, easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to complete plan review process. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Renovations are not completed. Ice bin and refrigerator are not installed or on-site. Raw wood and unsealed drywall are present at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Bowl used as scoop in bucket of salt. Employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Right door of middle reach in cooler has insulation showing on side of door panel.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer located in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator added thermometer to unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign at kitchen hand wash sink. Owner hung sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple miscellaneous items, racks, ATM machine and decor stored outside to right of building.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete at multiple areas of kitchen and entire flooring of back area beginning at the three compartment sink to back exit.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at electrical panel and under calendar in kitchen is soiled.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at prep table tested at 0ppm chlorine. Manager remade solution to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Raw wood observed at outdoor bar area. **Repeat Violation**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tzatziki (51F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding); shell egg(ambient) (56F - Cold Holding); yogurt mix (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (59F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at prep area. Per employee all products placed in the cooler between 11:00-11:30am. Inspector took temperature at approximately 5:00pm. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed tzatziki (51F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding); shell egg(ambient) (56F - Cold Holding); yogurt mix (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (59F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at prep area. Per employee all products placed in the cooler between 11:00-11:30am. Inspector took temperature at approximately 5:00pm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink with threaded faucet and attached hose is missing a vacuum breaker.
- 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/. Outdoor added bar and seating construction not completed. Open separate callback inspection active and violation is noted on previous inspection on 3-10-2024. Plans have been submitted and approved. **Repeat Violation**
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher at front door is in the recharge zone.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to complete plan review process. **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. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: No change. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: No change. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 13 live ants along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Also 3 dead ants along wall between main entrance to restaurant and bar. Also 2 dead ants at far end of food storage area under rack in back corner of storage area. Also 1 dead ant at end of cook line under breaker boxes. Employees began to spray and kill ants and clean up all dead ants during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Non ants observed during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Violation not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed approximately 5 live ants on wall in far corner of cook line. Operator killed and discarded. Also, observed approximately 3 dead ants on floor at far end of cook line. Operator cleaned up and discarded **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Not observed at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Not observed. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 2 live roaches along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 3 live roaches at front bar area. Also approximately 5 dead roaches around front bar area. Also 1 dead roach under table at bar area in dining room. Employees began to spray and kill roaches and clean up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed three live roaches on floor under cook line near single burner and ovens. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed one dead roach on prep table near rice cookers. Also, one roach egg sac observed in bar area. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 4 live roaches observed: 1 live roach under bag in box soda rack 1 live roach under kitchen stove 2 live roaches in electrical panel in kitchen Also, 5 dead roaches observed: 2 dead roaches inside 2 door cooler in bar area 1 dead roach under flip top reach in cooler in kitchen 1 dead roach in pan of oil on stove 1 dead roach in dish machine Employee killed and discarded all live roaches and removed and discarded all dead roaches. Pan of oil was discarded by operator. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback observed 8 live roaches in the following areas: 1 at wall at soda box storage 2 on wall in prep area 1 on bottom shelf of prep table 1 under triple sink 1 on floor in front of dry food storage 1 under booth in dining area that is backed up to rest room area 1 under wait bench across from bar area. Operator killed and discarded live roaches. Also, observed 8 dead roaches in the following areas: 2 on floor near kitchen/ bar entry door 3 on bottom shelf of prep table in prep area 1 in bucket of water under triple sink 2 under shelving in dry food storage area. Operator cleaned up and discarded. Also, observed 1 roach egg sac near wheel of reach-in cooler on cook line across from stove. Operator cleaned up and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed 4 live roaches; 1 live roach under handwash sink in kitchen 1 live roach in microwave in kitchen 1 live roach on waiting bench by front door 1 live roach in first booth by front door Employee killed and discarded all live roaches. **Admin Complaint** Also, observed 6 dead roaches; 2 dead roach in hallway by restrooms 1 dead roach under stove 1 dead roach under flip top reach in cooler 1 dead roach on floor drain by reach in cooler 1 dead roach in door jamb of microwave Employee removed and discarded all dead roaches **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: One live roach observed in booth seat at wait bench at front entrance. One dead roach in booth seat at wait bench by front entrance One dead roach in booth seat at last bench by restrooms. Live roach and both dead roaches removed and discarded. Professional pest control person on site during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator needs time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator needs time to submit plans. **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. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: No change. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 13 live ants along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Also 3 dead ants along wall between main entrance to restaurant and bar. Also 2 dead ants at far end of food storage area under rack in back corner of storage area. Also 1 dead ant at end of cook line under breaker boxes. Employees began to spray and kill ants and clean up all dead ants during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Non ants observed during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Violation not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed approximately 5 live ants on wall in far corner of cook line. Operator killed and discarded. Also, observed approximately 3 dead ants on floor at far end of cook line. Operator cleaned up and discarded **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Not observed at callback **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 2 live roaches along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 3 live roaches at front bar area. Also approximately 5 dead roaches around front bar area. Also 1 dead roach under table at bar area in dining room. Employees began to spray and kill roaches and clean up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed three live roaches on floor under cook line near single burner and ovens. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed one dead roach on prep table near rice cookers. Also, one roach egg sac observed in bar area. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 4 live roaches observed: 1 live roach under bag in box soda rack 1 live roach under kitchen stove 2 live roaches in electrical panel in kitchen Also, 5 dead roaches observed: 2 dead roaches inside 2 door cooler in bar area 1 dead roach under flip top reach in cooler in kitchen 1 dead roach in pan of oil on stove 1 dead roach in dish machine Employee killed and discarded all live roaches and removed and discarded all dead roaches. Pan of oil was discarded by operator. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback observed 8 live roaches in the following areas: 1 at wall at soda box storage 2 on wall in prep area 1 on bottom shelf of prep table 1 under triple sink 1 on floor in front of dry food storage 1 under booth in dining area that is backed up to rest room area 1 under wait bench across from bar area. Operator killed and discarded live roaches. Also, observed 8 dead roaches in the following areas: 2 on floor near kitchen/ bar entry door 3 on bottom shelf of prep table in prep area 1 in bucket of water under triple sink 2 under shelving in dry food storage area. Operator cleaned up and discarded. Also, observed 1 roach egg sac near wheel of reach-in cooler on cook line across from stove. Operator cleaned up and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed 4 live roaches; 1 live roach under handwash sink in kitchen 1 live roach in microwave in kitchen 1 live roach on waiting bench by front door 1 live roach in first booth by front door Employee killed and discarded all live roaches. **Admin Complaint** Also, observed 6 dead roaches; 2 dead roach in hallway by restrooms 1 dead roach under stove 1 dead roach under flip top reach in cooler 1 dead roach on floor drain by reach in cooler 1 dead roach in door jamb of microwave Employee removed and discarded all dead roaches **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Operator needs time to complete. **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. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 13 live ants along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Also 3 dead ants along wall between main entrance to restaurant and bar. Also 2 dead ants at far end of food storage area under rack in back corner of storage area. Also 1 dead ant at end of cook line under breaker boxes. Employees began to spray and kill ants and clean up all dead ants during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Non ants observed during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Violation not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed approximately 5 live ants on wall in far corner of cook line. Operator killed and discarded. Also, observed approximately 3 dead ants on floor at far end of cook line. Operator cleaned up and discarded **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 2 live roaches along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 3 live roaches at front bar area. Also approximately 5 dead roaches around front bar area. Also 1 dead roach under table at bar area in dining room. Employees began to spray and kill roaches and clean up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed three live roaches on floor under cook line near single burner and ovens. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed one dead roach on prep table near rice cookers. Also, one roach egg sac observed in bar area. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 4 live roaches observed: 1 live roach under bag in box soda rack 1 live roach under kitchen stove 2 live roaches in electrical panel in kitchen Also, 5 dead roaches observed: 2 dead roaches inside 2 door cooler in bar area 1 dead roach under flip top reach in cooler in kitchen 1 dead roach in pan of oil on stove 1 dead roach in dish machine Employee killed and discarded all live roaches and removed and discarded all dead roaches. Pan of oil was discarded by operator. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback observed 8 live roaches in the following areas: 1 at wall at soda box storage 2 on wall in prep area 1 on bottom shelf of prep table 1 under triple sink 1 on floor in front of dry food storage 1 under booth in dining area that is backed up to rest room area 1 under wait bench across from bar area. Operator killed and discarded live roaches. Also, observed 8 dead roaches in the following areas: 2 on floor near kitchen/ bar entry door 3 on bottom shelf of prep table in prep area 1 in bucket of water under triple sink 2 under shelving in dry food storage area. Operator cleaned up and discarded. Also, observed 1 roach egg sac near wheel of reach-in cooler on cook line across from stove. Operator cleaned up and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to complete. **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. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At callback no change. Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 13 live ants along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Also 3 dead ants along wall between main entrance to restaurant and bar. Also 2 dead ants at far end of food storage area under rack in back corner of storage area. Also 1 dead ant at end of cook line under breaker boxes. Employees began to spray and kill ants and clean up all dead ants during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Non ants observed during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Violation not observed. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 2 live roaches along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 3 live roaches at front bar area. Also approximately 5 dead roaches around front bar area. Also 1 dead roach under table at bar area in dining room. Employees began to spray and kill roaches and clean up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed three live roaches on floor under cook line near single burner and ovens. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed one dead roach on prep table near rice cookers. Also, one roach egg sac observed in bar area. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 4 live roaches observed: 1 live roach under bag in box soda rack 1 live roach under kitchen stove 2 live roaches in electrical panel in kitchen Also, 5 dead roaches observed: 2 dead roaches inside 2 door cooler in bar area 1 dead roach under flip top reach in cooler in kitchen 1 dead roach in pan of oil on stove 1 dead roach in dish machine Employee killed and discarded all live roaches and removed and discarded all dead roaches. Pan of oil was discarded by operator. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Operator needs provided time to complete plan review. **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. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 13 live ants along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Also 3 dead ants along wall between main entrance to restaurant and bar. Also 2 dead ants at far end of food storage area under rack in back corner of storage area. Also 1 dead ant at end of cook line under breaker boxes. Employees began to spray and kill ants and clean up all dead ants during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Non ants observed during inspection. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 2 live roaches along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 3 live roaches at front bar area. Also approximately 5 dead roaches around front bar area. Also 1 dead roach under table at bar area in dining room. Employees began to spray and kill roaches and clean up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed three live roaches on floor under cook line near single burner and ovens. Person in charge killed and discarded. Also, observed one dead roach on prep table near rice cookers. Also, one roach egg sac observed in bar area. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Hand wash sink has been installed and is in working order in kitchen. Operator needs more time to submit plans. **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. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 13 live ants along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Also 3 dead ants along wall between main entrance to restaurant and bar. Also 2 dead ants at far end of food storage area under rack in back corner of storage area. Also 1 dead ant at end of cook line under breaker boxes. Employees began to spray and kill ants and clean up all dead ants during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Approximately 2 live roaches along wall that is up against the main kitchen where old glass doors to old walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 3 live roaches at front bar area. Also approximately 5 dead roaches around front bar area. Also 1 dead roach under table at bar area in dining room. Employees began to spray and kill roaches and clean up dead roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: 60 day callback from original inspection **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. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
22
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on handle of knife on cutting board in kitchen.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on stove in standing water at 125F. Ice scoop handle laying in ice in bin at bar. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior with heavy debris.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in second to last reach in cooler in storage area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on left flip top reach in cooler in kitchen are soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood being used to line shelving of pots and pans in storage area.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes and move to handling clean dishes without washing hands at the triple sink. Observed two employees on multiple occasions, retrieve prep items and supplies, return to cook line and begin to prepare customer orders without washing hands. **Warning**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 live ants at right doorway to where walk in cooler use to be. Approximately 20 live ants from doorway and along top right wall to half the length of room. **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 150 live roaches under counter next to bar across from kitchen. **Warning**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose hanging in sink submerged in water below the sink flood rim. Operator elevated hose. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken at 49F in stand up reach in cooler, second from last in storage room. Per operator, chicken in same unit overnight. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Lamb at 54F in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator states was brought from walk in cooler approximately 1.75 hours prior. Lamb moved to freezer to quickly chill. Temperature taken 20 minutes later and lamb is at 37F. Chicken at 49F in stand up reach in cooler, second from last in storage room. Per operator, chicken in same unit overnight. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Butter on counter in kitchen at 108F. Per operator, butter prepared two hours prior. Operator voluntarily discarded butter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in kitchen had repair parts in sink. Employee removed. Handwash sink at bar has a glass container in sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. No handwash sink in kitchen. Only handwash sinks are in bar or public restrooms. Plumbing for kitchen handwash sink by three compartment sink and dish machine has been removed. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed napkins by sink to use until supplier arrives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink in kitchen has been moved from left of hood system to right of hood system. Sink is inoperable. Outdoor area with bar with permanent plumbing lines observed is in the process of construction. Two walls have been removed along with the removal of the walk in cooler. Three compartment sink and dish machine has been moved. Only handwash sink for kitchen has all plumbing disconnected and has been moved from original plans. **Repeat Violation** **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. No proof of food handler training for Grishsherma S, hired over 60 days per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid on cart in dining room. Operator identified as bleach and labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash cycle water temperature only reaching 85F.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 22 total violations (7 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).