Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13475930

51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in bathroom not secured.
35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by grill on cookline. 1 dead roach on floor by toilet in employee bathroom. Operator cleaned up. Corrected On-Site
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer has ice build up.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have accumulated grease.
24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks and spoons at front counter not inverted.

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13474363

35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 60 observed behind prep table, under three compartment sink, behind chest freezer in kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Admin Complaint
14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer next to chest freezers - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline Equipment gaskets throughout Fans in reach in cooler near back door Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler under make table on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 27 observed behind prep table 10 under three compartment sink, 14 behind chest freezers Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13474234

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of flour under prep table Operator removed Corrected On-Site
35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 60 observed behind prep table, under three compartment sink, behind chest freezer in kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer next to chest freezers
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. In container of salt on dry storage shelf Operator removed Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline Equipment gaskets throughout Fans in reach in cooler near back door Repeat Violation
29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler under make table on cookline
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On grill table Operator removed Corrected On-Site
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt on dry storage shelf Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef pans over raw fish and shrimp in walk in cooler Operator switched order Corrected On-Site
35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 27 observed behind prep table 10 under three compartment sink, 14 behind chest freezers 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. Milk in front counter reach in cooler opened yesterday morning per operator Corrected On-Site
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap for lobby tables on shelf next to front counter unlabeled

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10827026

14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under counter at front hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10826592

14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under hand sink at front counter. Operator immediately discarded Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: 1 dead roach under chest freezer#2 1 dead roach under chest freezer #1 1 dead roach under front counter hand sink Admin Complaint
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under counter at front hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under back hand sink 1 live roach under hand sink at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: 2 live roaches under front counter sink Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8861199

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler
35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under hand sink at front counter. Operator immediately discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of Vegetable oil on floor under hand sink Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under counter at front hand sink
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked beef in prep table operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under back hand sink 1 live roach under hand sink at front counter Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back hand sink 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8860998

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723132

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.heavily soiled in the kitchen Warning
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Along the walls, ended equipment in the kitchen Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.oil stored on the floor Warning
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.interier of microwave soiled Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equi Warning
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean equipment on the dry storage rack. Warning
14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In the kitsch . Soiled and torn Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen , near the lowboy cooler Warning
08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.raw chicken over strawberries in freezer Warning
35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 lives in the kitchen . Came from under the dry storage shelf . Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (53F - Cold Holding); scrambled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler Warning
41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner with creamer and a box hot sauce Warning
29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning
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. Items in freezer Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting boards soiled Warning
27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hws near the 3 comp sink Warning

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8641696

36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above food prep area near stove - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -inside walk in, bag of potatoes, pot of cooked food - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -chest freezer near back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ansul lines above stove -hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
01D-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -white fish used for ceviche, manager stated both tilapia and swai. Advised to operator that he is required to provide parasite destruction records for non exempt Fin-fish served raw Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: -operator does not have records of parasite destruction or aquaculture farm letter for tilapia/swai stated used in raw fish ceviche. Operator stated records are not on site and may be able to provide proof at a later time. -operator provided screen shot of invoice for tilapia from separate owned establishment. Advised to operator of requirement to provide proof of parasite destruction for non exempt fish served raw. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. Admin Complaint
08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above cooked grains/plant foods inside walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet s. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grease, carbon build up on flat top - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **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. Manager could only provide frla training for one employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Operator stated training books purchased in chosen language appropriate to assist staff with adequate food handling training. **Time Extended**
11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -numerous items inside freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8537305

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above food prep area near stove
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation surface/storage area or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee water bottle next to styrofoam cups, other single service items
13-03-4:Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -inside walk in, bag of potatoes, pot of cooked food
08B-25-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. -raw fish placed on cutting board prior to cooked foods without cleaning/sanitizing
36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -chest freezer near back door
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ansul lines above stove -hood filters
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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. -cooked corn used in beverage, "chichanorada" 49F from overnight per manager. See stop sale. Advised to use deep basin sink for ice bath when cooling large volume of cooked plant/animal foods to ensure adequate cooling Warning
12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee picked up food debris from floor while cutting onions, proceeded to continue prepping onions without hand washing. -conversation with employee due to no person in charge available Warning
09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee handled arepa with only one gloved hand, touching arepa with barehand after cooking completed. Employee donned other hand with glove **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in food prep area, 3 flies by front counter at hand sink near desert cooler Warning
01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -white fish used for ceviche, manager stated both tilapia and swai. Advised to operator that he is required to provide parasite destruction records for non exempt Fin-fish served raw Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above cooked grains/plant foods inside walk in cooler
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cheeses, cut tomatoes, cooked masa, cooked corn beverage, dairy based sauces, raw white fish, quest fresco, sliced cheese, hot dogs Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheddar cheese 57F, shredded beef 64F, cooked beans 62F inside cooler next to 3 compartment sink, some items resting above recommended fill line on top section of cooler where it is affected by ambient temperatures. -raw white fish 48F in bottom section of cooler next to 3 compartment sink Warning
03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -cut tomatoes 55F after 5 hours, see stop sale Warning
29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet s.
12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands with no soap. Warning
11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -operator using large pot to cool cooked liquids from cooked plant foods(corn) without using ice bath or smaller batches/containers. Provided cooling instruction guide Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grease, carbon build up on flat top
02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -no indication on advertising/menu for ceviche linking to consumer advisory 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. Manager could only provide frla training for one employee. Warning
11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink near dish station
02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. 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. -numerous items inside freezer

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8517711

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

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