CARIBBEAN UNION RESTAURANT AND BAKERY
2814 LEE BLVD STE 7
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 14 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/1/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour and rice. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw beef box stored on floor at walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Yam stored on floor in walk in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: In walk-in cooler cabbage stored on floor. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler's fans soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by cook line; cooked turkey (51F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: In reach-in cooler near by cook line; shredded cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); cooked fish empanada (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: In reach-in cooler: Cut lettuce 54F- cold holding; shredded cabbage 52F- cold holding. Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator placed all items in ice. Corrective action taken. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour and rice. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw beef box stored on floor at walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Yam stored on floor in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored rice and flour not covered at dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Stored flour not covered. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler's fans soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by cook line; cooked turkey (51F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: In reach-in cooler near by cook line; shredded cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); cooked fish empanada (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 bag and jacket stored with clean containers. Operator removed employee bag and jacket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw beef box stored on floor at walk in freezer. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Multiple ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored rice and flour not covered at dry storage. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler's fans soiled with mold like substance. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by cook line; cooked turkey (51F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Per operator handwashing sink removed from dishwashing area to install larger triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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/. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage rooms, over front counter where food is served, and some tiles in main kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.all three doors of establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Some doors with gaps filled. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Emailed operator copy of handwash sign. **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak in right side handwash sink. Left side handwash sink hot water handle not working. Mop sink no faucet for water, operator showed purchased faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Leak in right side handwash sink. Left side handwash sink hot water handle not working. Mop sink repaired. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Left side handwash sink hot water handle not working. Other sinks repaired. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In first dry storage room in back hallway, portion cups, to go cups, and to go containers stored on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage rooms, over front counter where food is served, and some tiles in main kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.all three doors of establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In first dry store room in back hallway, plastic bottles beverages stored on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak in right side handwash sink. Left side handwash sink hot water handle not working. Mop sink no faucet for water, operator showed purchased faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Leak in right side handwash sink. Left side handwash sink hot water handle not working. Mop sink repaired. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In first dry storage room in back hallway, portion cups, to go cups, and to go containers stored on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thawed in triple sink raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) for thirty minutes per operator. Operator spoke with employee, employee removed from sink and began preparing for cooking. Also large reach-in cooler cook line: cooked chicken (66F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage piklis (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding)stored overnight per operator, see stop sale. Also in walk-in cooler, cooked goat (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator, see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Large reach-in cooler cook line: cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (48F - Cold Holding), cooked beef patties (55F cold holding) per operator in and out of refrigerator for 2 hours. Operator moved all foods into walk-in cooler for quick cooling. In walk-in cooler, cooked rice (43F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (43F - Cold Holding) cooked beans and rice (43F cold holding). Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Time extension given to allow operator time to train employees. **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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Time extension given to allow operator time to review form with employees. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage rooms, over front counter where food is served, and some tiles in main kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.all three doors of establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In first dry store room in back hallway, plastic bottles beverages stored on floor. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak in right side handwash sink. Left side handwash sink hot water handle not working. Mop sink no faucet for water, operator showed purchased faucet. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In first dry storage room in back hallway, portion cups, to go cups, and to go containers stored on floor. Warning
- 06-07-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot water, water dripping not running. Water in triple sink used to thaw chicken 96F. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large reach-in cooler cook line: cooked chicken (66F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage piklis (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding)stored overnight per operator, see stop sale. Also in walk-in cooler, cooked goat (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator, see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thawed in triple sink raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) for thirty minutes per operator. Operator spoke with employee, employee removed from sink and began preparing for cooking. Also large reach-in cooler cook line: cooked chicken (66F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage piklis (66F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding)stored overnight per operator, see stop sale. Also in walk-in cooler, cooked goat (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator, see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. 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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink right side in kitchen. Operator placed both at sink. 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. In front reach-in cooler, cut cabbage pickle and cooked cornmeal with milk (piklis and aka100) incorrect date marking, only includes expiration date, per operator 2-3 days old. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink, left side in back kitchen. Operator turned back on water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over front counter where food is stored and served, some tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Observed the ceiling tiles over the front counter no smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. All three doors to establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No faucet on mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over front counter where food is stored and served, some tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. All three doors to establishment. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils on dish rack at entrance to kitchen. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No faucet on mop sink. Warning
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased approved chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Triple door cook line reach-in cooler:; coleslaw (60F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (59F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (61F ambient - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw fish and chicken patties (62F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Triple door cook line reach-in cooler:; coleslaw (60F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (59F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (61F ambient - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw fish and chicken patties (62F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. 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. In front reach-in cooler, corn drink containing milk, shredded cabbage pikliz no date label, per operator made 2 days ago. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Multiple tiles throughout kitchen not smooth, durable or easy to clean. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Remodeled areas with smooth, durable and easily cleanable surfaces. All other areas time extension. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall along back hallway, attached offices and dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/28/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Multiple tiles throughout kitchen not smooth, durable or easy to clean. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall along back hallway, attached offices and dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to handwash sink in middle of kitchen. Repeat 3/17/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue prepping food in this area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue prepping food in this area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Operator states they do not intend to continue prepping food in this area and has submitted plan to review for new placement of meat cutting equipment, pending approval. **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area removed. Operator states sink was removed for larger triple sink installation. Closest handwash sink is less than five steps away on opposite side of wall, no door or other obstruction. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to reinstall sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to reinstall sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to reinstall sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Operator is in communication with plan review and has submitted plans for removal of sink. Time extension given per Kay-Opal Emmanuel for 30 days to allow operator time to complete process with plan review for remodel or to reinstall sink. **Time Extended**
- 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added food prep to back hallway by walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway, no plan review submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue using area for food prep. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue using area for food prep. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Operator states they do not intend to continue prepping food in this area and has submitted plan to review for new placement of meat cutting equipment, pending approval. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Multiple tiles throughout kitchen not smooth, durable or easy to clean. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall along back hallway, attached offices and dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to handwash sink in middle of kitchen. Repeat 3/17/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue prepping food in this area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue prepping food in this area. **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area removed. Operator states sink was removed for larger triple sink installation. Closest handwash sink is less than five steps away on opposite side of wall, no door or other obstruction. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to reinstall sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to reinstall sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to reinstall sink. **Time Extended**
- 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added food prep to back hallway by walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway, no plan review submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue using area for food prep. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue using area for food prep. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Multiple tiles throughout kitchen not smooth, durable or easy to clean. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has extreme accumulation of debris under and on shelves in walk-in cooler, under back cook line equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Operator has begun to clean some areas. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Operator must clean and sanitize surfaces. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice on floor in dry storage closet in center of kitchen. Observed bins of raw meat by walk-in freezer in back hallway. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed bins of raw fish by walk-in freezer in back hallway. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall along back hallway, attached offices and dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In middle unused equipment room storage between two offices in back hallway across from walk-in freezer , observed 50 rodent droppings under shelves, 10 on shelves, and 10 on boxes. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: In middle unused equipment room storage between two offices in back hallway across from walk-in freezer , observed 50 rodent droppings under shelves, 10 on shelves, and 10 on boxes. Operator states they wanted to be sure that the inspector saw everything up close and misunderstood the need for immediate cleanup. Operator began immediately cleaning up the area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: 35 rodent droppings on wooden shelves in middle unused equipment room storage between two offices in back hallway across from walk-in freezer. Some areas cleaned and sanitized. Discussed with operator necessity of cleaning all areas and sanitizing surfaces again. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to handwash sink in middle of kitchen. Repeat 3/17/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue prepping food in this area. **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area removed. Operator states sink was removed for larger triple sink installation. Closest handwash sink is less than five steps away on opposite side of wall, no door or other obstruction. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to reinstall sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to reinstall sink. **Time Extended**
- 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added food prep to back hallway by walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway, no plan review submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. Operator states they do not intend to continue using area for food prep. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/17/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Multiple tiles throughout kitchen not smooth, durable or easy to clean. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has extreme accumulation of debris under and on shelves in walk-in cooler, under back cook line equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Operator has begun to clean some areas. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice on floor in dry storage closet in center of kitchen. Observed bins of raw meat by walk-in freezer in back hallway. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall along back hallway, attached offices and dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In middle unused equipment room storage between two offices in back hallway across from walk-in freezer , observed 50 rodent droppings under shelves, 10 on shelves, and 10 on boxes. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: In middle unused equipment room storage between two offices in back hallway across from walk-in freezer , observed 50 rodent droppings under shelves, 10 on shelves, and 10 on boxes. Operator states they wanted to be sure that the inspector saw everything up close and misunderstood the need for immediate cleanup. Operator began immediately cleaning up the area. Admin Complaint
- 35A-21-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. In middle unused equipment room storage between two offices in back hallway across from walk-in freezer , chew debris under shelves, on shelves, and on boxes. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: This area has not been cleaned of chew debris. Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to handwash sink in middle of kitchen. Repeat 3/17/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area removed. Operator states sink was removed for larger triple sink installation. Closest handwash sink is less than five steps away on opposite side of wall, no door or other obstruction. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to reinstall sink. **Time Extended**
- 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added food prep to back hallway by walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway, no plan review submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/17/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Multiple tiles throughout kitchen not smooth, durable or easy to clean. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has extreme accumulation of debris under and on shelves in walk-in cooler, under back cook line equipment. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice on floor in dry storage closet in center of kitchen. Observed bins of raw meat by walk-in freezer in back hallway. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall along back hallway, attached offices and dry storage room. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and top of fryers, ovens and other cooking equipment with heavy accumulation of grease in main kitchen. Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door by walk-in freezer left open. Vermin evidence present. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In middle unused equipment room storage between two offices in back hallway across from walk-in freezer , observed 50 rodent droppings under shelves, 10 on shelves, and 10 on boxes. Admin Complaint
- 35A-21-4:High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. In middle unused equipment room storage between two offices in back hallway across from walk-in freezer , chew debris under shelves, on shelves, and on boxes. Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to handwash sink in middle of kitchen. Repeat 3/17/2023. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway. Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area removed. Operator states sink was removed for larger triple sink installation. Closest handwash sink is less than five steps away on opposite side of wall, no door or other obstruction. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 cooks handling food, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager Paul arrived at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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/. Establishment has added food prep to back hallway by walk-in freezer , observed employees slicing raw meat, no handwash sink in hallway, no plan review submitted. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).