SELVA NEGRA
2025 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida, 33135
Little Havana
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employees keys on top of food preparation area next to grill.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Cook rice in contact with to go bags inside the microwave.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener, very soiled.
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 14-21-4:Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen cutting boards.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen stove top.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked Food in the walk-in cooler not covered properly.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 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. Kitchen employee, touching dirty apron, and then engage in food preparation.
- 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.
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime observed kitchen can opener soiled throughout.
- 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. Corrected On-Site
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans with cooked beans, cooked rice, and cooked beef. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler: food debris on the wall. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen, cutting boards.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 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.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels, water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing.The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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.
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 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. New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing Admin Complaint
- 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/. Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels, water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing.The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located. Spoke to C.Ross in Plan Review, no approved plans on file. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels, water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing.The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located. Provided the plan Review referral to the operator **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels, water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing.The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most reach in cooler and the walk in cooler door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most reach in cooler and the walk in cooler door handles. **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. New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing. Admin Complaint
- 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/. Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels, water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing.The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: 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/. Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels, water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing.The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located. **Time extend Admin Complaint
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with the operator the proper method. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing **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/. Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels, water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing.The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located. Spoke to C.Ross in Plan Review, no approved plans on file. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels, water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing.The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located. Provided the plan Review referral to the operator **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/3/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
11
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
31
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen: bowl with no hand stored inside a container of garlic and oil.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most reach in cooler and the walk in cooler door handles
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Front counter: all reach in cooler with drinks stored inside with cardboard on the bottom. Discussed with the operator the proper methods.
- 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. Kitchen: seafood reach in cooler, stand up reach in cooler next to the walk in cooler, and the small reach in cooler in
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk in cooler: Raw salmon thawed inside sealed bags.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen, employee uncovered cup of coffee stored on a prep table by the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer at the front counter.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline: multiple tongs hanging on the handle at the cook line.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Seafood reach in cooler.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most reach in coolers inside the kitchen.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers by the servers station. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Seafood reach-in cooler and all reach in cooler at the front counter.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler: cooked beans and cooked rice with cooked beans not covered.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. kitchen table: tres leches (59F - Cold Holding), as per operator pulled from the walk freezer in the morning , not sure what time and place on the table.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on prep tables and on the cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Walk in cooler: cooked beans (48-51F - Cooling) reach in cooler in front of the cook line: chicken taquito (74-75F - Cooling); as per operator cooked the day before and stored inside the walk in cooler and placed inside the reach in cooler more than 4 hours before the inspection.
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Walk in cooler: cooked beans (48-51F - Cooling) reach in cooler in front of the cook line: chicken taquito (74-75F - Cooling); as per operator cooked the day before and stored inside the walk in cooler and placed inside the reach in cooler more than 4 hours before the inspection.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Kitchen by the hand washing sink: 1 live small insect flying the hand washing sink and landing on the wall above the hand washing sink bumpy the seafood reach in cooler.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above raw beef
- 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. Walk in freezer, raw chicken stored above swai fish and seafood mix.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach in cooler: Swollen container of milk, dated 4/13. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee prepping seafood mix at the prep table, touch the walk in cooler door and the walk to the prep table with raw fish in hands to begin prepping the fish without removing the gloves and washing hands. Inspector coached employee. Operator discarded all food in the container. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler: Raw salmon thawed inside sealed bags. Swollen container of milk, dated 4/13.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. seafood reach in cooler: Swai (47F - Cold Holding); octopus (51F - Cold Holding); mussels (63F - Cold Holding); shrimps (42-43F - Cold Holding); chimmichurri (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (53F - Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood reach in cooler: Swai (47F - Cold Holding); octopus (51F - Cold Holding); mussels (63F - Cold Holding); shrimps (42-43F - Cold Holding); chimmichurri (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator, placed inside the reach in cooler more than 4 hours ago. Kitchen, reach in cooler: chimmichurri (58F - Cold Holding), as per operator, prepared more than 4 hours ago. Discussed Time As A Public Health Control with the operator and provided the form.
- 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale.
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Cook line: observe employee cooking fish, beef and octopus with no knowledge of the cooking temperature. Operator is not using the thermometer to temp cooked food. Observed employee prepping seafood mix at the prep table, touch the walk in cooler door and the walk to the prep table with raw fish in hands to begin prepping the fish without removing the gloves and washing hands. Inspector coached employee. Operator discarded all food in the container.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ware wash area: steel pan stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing. Repeat Violation
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels, water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing.The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located. Spoke to C.Ross in Plan Review, no approved plans on file. Repeat Violation
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Cook line: observe employee cooking fish, beef and octopus with no knowledge of the cooking temperature. Operator is not using the thermometer to temp cooked food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 31 total violations (11 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most reach in cooler and the walk in cooler door handles.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: bag of carrots stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pair of tongs stored on the oven door. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Kitchen, bottom shelf of the prep table by the ware wash area: packages of raw beef thawing in a container with standing water. Discussed with the operator, operator poured the water out and place the packages of raw beef inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of sauces stored in the sushi bar area.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw salmon and raw beef stored above whole onions, bell peppers, and lemons. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cheese. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. New ceviche bar, observed portable hand washing sink with water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. New ceviche bar. Repeat Violation
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels, water tanks underneath, no hard plumbing.The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. New ceviche bar. Repeat Violation
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with the operator the proper method.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small flip top reach in cooler in front of the fryers: gaskets broken. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Equipment in poor repair. Small flip top reach in cooler in front of the fryers: gaskets broken. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ceviche bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Observed handwashing sign provided at a portable hand washing hand sink used by food employees. Ceviche bar. Not a permanent hand washing sink, no hard plumbing.
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees in the new ceviche area. As per operator, area is open on Saturday and Sunday only. Observed new ceviche area, no hand washing sink. Observed a portable hand washing sink without soap, paper towels, and hand washing sign. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: No handwash sink for employees in the new ceviche area. As per operator, area is open on Saturday and Sunday only. Observed new ceviche area, no hand washing sink. Observed a portable hand washing sink without soap, paper towels, and hand washing sign. Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ceviche bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ceviche bar. **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/. Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels without soap, paper towels, and hand washing sign. The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: 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/. Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels without soap, paper towels, and hand washing sign. The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small flip top reach in cooler in front of the fryers: gaskets broken.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: bag of carrots stored on the floor.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ceviche bar.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small flip top reach in cooler in front of the fryers:.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler, pans of cooked rice and black beans not covered. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: case of raw shell eggs stored above a case of limes. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand-out for the proper storage of food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: pan with raw beef, by the microwave (53F - Cold Holding), as per operator placed in the pan 1 hour before the inspection. Operator added more ice to the bottom pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the clean up plan. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the ware wash area:.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide the quaternary test kit for the sanitizer bucket.
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees in the new ceviche area. As per operator, area is open on Saturday and Sunday only. Observed new ceviche area, no hand washing sink. Observed a portable hand washing sink without soap, paper towels, and hand washing sign.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ceviche bar.
- 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/. Observed the current layout in the new ceviche area does not match the current layout. Observed no hand washing sink in the new ceviche area instead observed a portable hand washing sink with wheels without soap, paper towels, and hand washing sign. The ceviche bar is only on the side of the existing storage, seats and tables are in the area on the approved plans where the ceviche bar should have been located.
- 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. Employee had all employees on the day shift sign the form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 7 basic).