TASCA DE ESPANA
8770 Southwest 24th Street
Miami, Florida, 33165
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior on dish machine soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area.
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as a food contact surface to place food products inside tandoori oven.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with broken door handle near cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers at the dry rack station with old labels.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler containing cakes and desserts with soiled interior.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer located next to cook line with rusted shelves.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rust accumulation on shelves.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the cook line and next to the cook line soiled.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles located at the cook line with no label.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs inside the walk in cooler stored above milk. Operator moved eggs immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station near main entrance to kitchen. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle in prep area with no label.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area and kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area and kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers containing black beans and a box of fish stored on floor at walk in freezer. Employee begins removing the food from floor. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed containers of tomato sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour inside a container at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed handle touching flour inside a container at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed rusted shelves soiled at storage area near reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed rusted shelves soiled at storage area near reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers stored above three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed old labels on clean containers stored above three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance and old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance and old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at storage dry area near Dishwasher machine. Observed walk in cooler door at kitchen soiled. Observed wall around walk in cooler 2 soiled with black substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed wall soiled at storage dry area near Dishwasher machine. Observed walk in cooler door at kitchen soiled. Observed wall around walk in cooler 2 soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**
- 03G-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed ROP raw seafood mix and raw squid stored inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed thawed raw snapper inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Time Extended**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed ROP raw seafood mix and raw squid stored inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed thawed raw snapper inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near reach in cooler at entrance at kitchen area. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed at hand sink near reach in cooler at entrance at kitchen area. Employee provided. **Time Extended**
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging on cooked meatballs, mashed potatoes, cooked lamb shank, cooked beef, cooked oxtail, raw beef and raw chicken without an approved HACCP plan. As per employees, products remain in reduced oxygen packaging for more than 48 hours. Observed establishment submitted HACCP plan to OPQ and waiting for approval. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed HACCP plan submitted to OPQ and waiting for approval. **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Humberto Hernandez employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed Humberto Hernandez employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
- 03G-06-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed ROP cooked meatballs,cooked beef,oxtail,garbanzos, mash potatoes and lamb shank not labeled stored inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed ROP cooked meatballs,cooked beef,oxtail,garbanzos, mash potatoes and lamb shank not labeled stored inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside sugar syrup at reach in cooler near entrance kitchen. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area and kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored at storage area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers containing black beans and a box of fish stored on floor at walk in freezer. Employee begins removing the food from floor. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop holster stored in a dirty container at bar area. Warning
- 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. Observed handle touching flour inside a container at dry storage area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed rusted shelves soiled at storage area near reach in freezer. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers stored above three compartment sink. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance and old food debris. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at storage dry area near Dishwasher machine. Observed walk in cooler door at kitchen soiled. Observed wall around walk in cooler 2 soiled with black substance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored inside reach in cooler across walk in cooler. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed ROP raw seafood mix and raw squid stored inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed ROP raw seafood mix and raw squid stored inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (78F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); garlic with oil (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation area across stove. As per employees, products were placed on ice bath more than 4 hours prior. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (78F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); garlic with oil (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation area across stove. As per employees products were placed on ice bath more than 4 hours prior. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wet cloth stored inside Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plusppm). Employee prepared a new solution second reading, Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near reach in cooler at entrance at kitchen area. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging on cooked meatballs, mashed potatoes, cooked lamb shank, cooked beef, cooked oxtail, raw beef and raw chicken without an approved HACCP plan. As per employees, products remain in reduced oxygen packaging for more than 48 hours. Observed establishment submitted HACCP plan to OPQ and waiting for approval. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Humberto Hernandez employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Warning
- 03G-06-5:Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed ROP cooked meatballs,cooked beef,oxtail,garbanzos, mash potatoes and lamb shank not labeled stored inside walk in cooler. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 22 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 5/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at storage room and cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at storage room and cook line. **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooper stored inside water at 71F at cook line. Cook removed water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed rice scooper stored inside water at 91 at cook line. Cook removed water. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Interior of oven soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic curtains inside walk in cooler at kitchen soiled with black substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic curtains inside walk in cooler at kitchen soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of rice not covered at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed container of rice not covered at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris at cook line and cake preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed walls soiled with food debris at cook line and cake preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at kitchen. Employee removed cloths. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine at various soiled with black substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine at various soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging of raw beef, raw chicken and raw pork belly. Observed establishment conducts cook chill reduced oxygen packaging on cooked octopus, cooked meatballs, garbanzos and cooked lamb shank. Discussed requirements of HACCP plan with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packages of cooked octopus, cooked meatballs,raw chicken, raw beef, cooked octopus and raw pork belly at walk in coolers and walk in freezers. Admin Complaint
- 03G-06-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen packages of Cooked octopus,Cooked meatballs,Raw chicken, raw beef, Cooked garbanzo, Cooked lamb shank and Raw pork belly at walk in coolers and walk in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed reduced oxygen packages of cooked octopus, cooked meatballs,raw chicken, raw beef, cooked octopus and raw pork belly at walk in coolers and walk in freezers Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/24/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Observed thawed raw red snapper stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Coached employee and operator on proper thawing procedures. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer at storage area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at storage room and cook line. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooper stored inside water at 71F at cook line. Cook removed water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic curtains inside walk in cooler at kitchen soiled with black substance. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with old food debris at dessert preparation area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of rice not covered at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris at cook line and cake preparation area. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at kitchen. Employee removed cloths. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed packages of thawed raw branzino and thawed raw salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed thawed raw red snapper stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Coached employee and operator on proper thawing procedures. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed packages of thawed raw branzino and thawed raw salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine at various soiled with black substance. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server filling glass water bottle at hand sink at kitchen. Warning
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts reduced oxygen packaging of raw beef, raw chicken and raw pork belly. Observed establishment conducts cook chill reduced oxygen packaging on cooked octopus, cooked meatballs, garbanzos and cooked lamb shank. Discussed requirements of HACCP plan with operator. Warning
- 03G-06-5:Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen packages of Cooked octopus,Cooked meatballs,Raw chicken, raw beef, Cooked garbanzo, Cooked lamb shank and Raw pork belly at walk in coolers and walk in freezers. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at deli area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and walls soiled throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed ceiling and walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Observed ceiling and walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in cooler at storage area and near floor at beverage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in cooler at storage area and near floor at beverage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in cooler at storage area and near floor at beverage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in cooler at storage area and near floor at beverage area. **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves underneath flat and char grills. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves underneath flat and char grills. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves underneath flat and char grills. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves underneath flat and char grills. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Walk-in cooler/freezer and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Walk-in cooler/freezer and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Walk-in cooler/freezer and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: 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. **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 food preparation area at front counter containing preparation table, microwave, slicer, hand sink and reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Observed food preparation area at front counter containing preparation table, microwave, slicer, hand sink and reach in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: As per operator plans were submitted and denied. Operator is making corrections and resubmitting plans this week. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed food preparation area at front counter containing preparation table, microwave, slicer, hand sink and reach in cooler. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and walls soiled throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed ceiling and walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored on floor near ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Observed cutting boards stored on floor near ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed cutting boards stored on floor near ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in cooler at storage area and near floor at beverage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in cooler at storage area and near floor at beverage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in cooler at storage area and near floor at beverage area. **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves underneath flat and char grills. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves underneath flat and char grills. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves underneath flat and char grills. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Walk-in cooler/freezer and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Walk-in cooler/freezer and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: 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. **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 food preparation area at front counter containing preparation table, microwave, slicer, hand sink and reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Observed food preparation area at front counter containing preparation table, microwave, slicer, hand sink and reach in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: As per operator plans were submitted and denied. Operator is making corrections and resubmitting plans this week. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and walls soiled throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and walls soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored on floor near ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Observed cutting boards stored on floor near ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in cooler at storage area and near floor at beverage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in cooler at storage area and near floor at beverage area. **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observe at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observe at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves underneath flat and char grills. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves underneath flat and char grills. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Walk-in cooler/freezer and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 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. **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 food preparation area at front counter containing preparation table, microwave, slicer, hand sink and reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Observed food preparation area at front counter containing preparation table, microwave, slicer, hand sink and reach in cooler. **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
8
Basic
23
Total
34
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of insects in control devices. Observed glue control device with approximately 7 dead roaches located behind reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of beans. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and walls soiled throughout kitchen. Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored on floor near ware washing area. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at storage shelves near ware washing area. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 7 dead roaches. Observed 1 on floor in front and 5 on floor behind standing reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. Observed 1 on floor near walk in cooler. 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. Observed employee bag, keys and glasses on preparation table near reach in freezers. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler at storage area. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container missing lid. Observed rice and beans containers missing lids at storage area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooked lamb, sauce and potatoes stored on floor at walk in cooler. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above walk in cooler at storage area and near floor at beverage area. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observe at preparation area. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at shelves above 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at reach in cooler at bar. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line and standing reach in cooler. Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves underneath flat and char grills. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of raw shrimp, potatoes, butter and raw beef not covered at walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 3 live flying insects flying in air near hand sink at beverage station. Observed approximately 5 flying insects flying in air near dish machine at ware washing area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut papaya and cheese. Provided food storage handout to operator. Warning
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. 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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of container of beans soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen, front counter and bar. 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/. Observed food preparation area at front counter containing preparation table, microwave, slicer, hand sink and reach in cooler 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen, bar and front counter. 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. Observed container of cooked onions not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 34 total violations (3 high priority, 8 intermediate, 23 basic).