CASA DORA ITALIAN CAFE
108 East Forsyth Street
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 20 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk in cooler
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above mint in cooler, employee rearranged, open cup above prep cooler, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour in bulk container Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On prep cooler by mixer, employee placed one Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep reach in cooler and box freezer Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler at front counter Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep cooler, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container, employee write name on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank from open cup and then schooled cut lettuce, explained to him and he washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Food not properly protected from contamination. Cheese bare on shelf in prep cooler by cook line, employee placed it on plate Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23 Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. For pizza and chicken, employee wrote times **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100f chicken on table, 88f tortellini on grill of, employee placed chicken in cooler and turned on grill **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in triple sink at front counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ricotta opened a couple of days ago, cooked egg plant 2 days ago
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink at front counter, employee removed it Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter and hand sink in kitchen, employee placed one rolls Corrected On-Site
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal trim for margarine Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution at front counter, cleaner by employee Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 20 total violations (6 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in prep cooler, one dead roach in bathroom, employee cleaned them up **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: One dead roach in bathroom hand sink, cleaned up **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath front counter, 1 live roach on hinge at prep reach in cooler in kitchen, 3 live roaches in bathroom, killed **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: One live roach in restroom, employee killed it Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2025
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 3/14/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in prep cooler, one dead roach in bathroom, employee cleaned them up **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath front counter, 1 live roach on hinge at prep reach in cooler in kitchen, 3 live roaches in bathroom, killed **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Same Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On triple sink at bar area and rinse sink faucet Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Will buy them today Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Same Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in microwave, employee cleaned microwave, one dead on table in walk in cooler, cleaned up by employee Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: One dead on floor in kitchen and one dead on floor in dining areas **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Same Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor in kitchen and one live roach on corner of leg of table under microwave, 5 live roaches under prep table, 5 live roaches on shelf above prep reach in cooler, 5 live roaches on corner by legs on prep table, all killed by employee **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: One live roach on wall by triple sink and one live roach under cabinet at front counter, both killed Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On triple sink at bar area and rinse sink faucet Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Will buy them today Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 4 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
22
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By triple sink Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in microwave, employee cleaned microwave, one dead on table in walk in cooler, cleaned up by employee Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above customer cake, employee rearranged cooler Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer cake, employee moved it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container is cracked for sugar and lid is cracked for bread crumbs Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour in bulk container
- 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. On sugar
- 14-34-4:Basic - Interior microwave with rust that has pitted the surface
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned it Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler shelves Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers, employee write sugar and salt Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above cheese, walk in cooler, employee moved them Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor in kitchen and one live roach on corner of leg of table under microwave, 5 live roaches under prep table, 5 live roaches on shelf above prep reach in cooler, 5 live roaches on corner by legs on prep table, all killed by employee **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. 125f meatballs, explained time as public health control, reheated to 165f by employee Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On triple sink at bar area and rinse sink faucet Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With trash can, front counter hand sink, moved by employee Corrected On-Site
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. None, employee could not find certificate Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal trim for margarine mix
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked sausage, employee wrote date on Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution, cleaner by employee
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 22 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/30/2024
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 8/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor at front counter area, employee cleaned them **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: 4 dead roaches on floor in bar area and kitchen **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 live roaches throughout kitchen, on floor, underneath prep tables, and on walls. Pest control person here almost finished and I called him when I saw some so he could spray and killed them, all killed **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: 10 live roaches in kitchen, on corners underneath prep tables **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor at front counter area, employee cleaned them **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 live roaches throughout kitchen, on floor, underneath prep tables, and on walls. Pest control person here almost finished and I called him when I saw some so he could spray and killed them, all killed **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Same Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 53f ricotta cheese, milk, lasagna, raw hamburger meat, Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Same Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53f ricotta cheese, milk, cheese, cooked meat, lasagna, raw hamburger meat, in walk in cooler at 48f, overnight, stop sale, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: 47-51f cheeses, butter, milk, cooked sausage, raw ground beef, overnight, walk in cooler at 47f, someone is coming today to check cooler, stop sale Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in triple sink by front counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Same Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 4 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
9
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On yeast
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. A couple by triple sink
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above to go containers, front counter, employee moved it Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, put one on Corrected On-Site
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for bread Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour in bulk container Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By hand sink at cook line, a couple of holes
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep unit at front counter, also exterior container for yeast Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In prep cooler by cook line
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Stop sale Ricotta cheese, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two by hand sink front counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops on shelf above ravioli in upright freezer, front counter, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 51f shelled eggs in walk in cooler, overnight, stop sale Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 53f ricotta cheese, milk, lasagna, raw hamburger meat, Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53f ricotta cheese, milk, cheese, cooked meat, lasagna, raw hamburger meat, in walk in cooler at 48f, overnight, stop sale, Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in triple sink by front counter Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chlorine, test strip almost black then turned Al little white, explained to employee, discarded by employee Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tiramisu opened on Saturday, employee dated it Corrected On-Site
- 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. For one employee with unapproved program Repeat Violation
- 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here with only servsafe good handler
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution, pine sol labeled by employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 24 total violations (9 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Same Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Triple sink at bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Same. Someone will buy it today Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Same Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One on shelf by jugs, walk in cooler area, one on corner of table, underneath prep area, killed by operator **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: One see on leg of prep table, underneath, killed by employee Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: One live roach on floor and one live roach on wall, by pizza oven, mgr killed the one on wall Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Triple sink at bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Same Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 3 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Same Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One on shelf by jugs, walk in cooler area, one on corner of table, underneath prep area, killed by operator **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: One see on leg of prep table, underneath, killed by employee Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Triple sink at bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Same Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 3 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pizza spatula, employee placed it by dish machine to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Container for lids under cooking equipment, operator placed them by triple sink to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink above prep area, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with dough
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep unit
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for cooked foods, employee removed it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with flour by walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by pizza oven Repeat Violation
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By triple sink
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. On prep table, employee discarded it Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf, bulk container, labeled salt Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bulk chunk of pork in same container with raw ground beef in walk in cooler, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One on shelf by jugs, walk in cooler area, one on corner of table, underneath prep area, killed by operator **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. 130f chicken in warmer off, employee placed it in oven, reached 165f **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Triple sink at bar Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray on it, front counter hand sink
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, operator placed some
- 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. One new employee here for a months
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Has blank form, filled it up Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Labeled degreaser by operator Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2023 revealed 23 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Same Admin Complaint
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee here expired in 2021, he couldn't ting his new card Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Employee stated he did it but couldn't find the certificate Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Ordered books on 8/28/23 Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/1/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/31/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Same Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under counter and one live on floor by hand sink in kitchen, 4 live roaches on floor as I walked back to bar Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: 5 live roaches on floor, slow moving, employee killed them Admin Complaint
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee here expired in 2021, he couldn't ting his new card Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-31: Employee stated he did it but couldn't find the certificate Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/31/2023 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has only 2 food handler employed employed and hired over 60 days but both with expired food handler certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: Still the same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: Still the same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: Not done yet Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
10
Intermediate
7
Basic
17
Total
34
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spices
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. A couple of them in storage area
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Peeling in storage area Repeat Violation
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler at 58f, door doesn't close properly Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on the prep counter
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food above clean plates, operator rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One door doesn't close properly in prep cooler at front counter Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for pepper, employee changed it Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with sauce in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 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. On sugar
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Fryer basket, employee placed it by triple sink to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In ice machine room
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright cooler for drink not operating but non tcs drinks there, exterior of pot on stove Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza cooler Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit on shelf above lasagna, walk in cooler, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pills above plates in cooler at front counter, operator moved them the bottom **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. 2 slices of tomatoes, mgr discarded them Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Ham in to go bags in freezer
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23 Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above bread, employee rearranged Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under counter and one live on floor by hand sink in kitchen, 4 live roaches on floor as I walked back to bar Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Employee run dish machine and the water is not draining into drain, it's coming up on floor Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Dressings made here Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 58f dressings made with yogurt in prep reach in cooler, front counter, overnight, operator trashed them **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in triple sink at bar
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 10f in prep cooler at 58f
- 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. Gave one Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in storage area
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack in front hand sink in kitchen, employee moved it Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Gave plan to fill up
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal trim for margarine, employee moved it Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee here expired in 2021, he couldn't ting his new card Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 34 total violations (10 high priority, 7 intermediate, 17 basic).