WAJIRO'S RESTAURANT
12670 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at triple sink soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at triple sink soiled with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station. Operator started to dry out water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Observed on prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwashing machine soiled. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles to double door reach in cooler in dry storage area soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table across from cook line. 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 personal water bottle stored on prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep with no hair restraint. Operator put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of cooked pork stored on the floor under handwashing sink next to cook line in kitchen area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between prep table and reach in cooler at salad station. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in container of ceviche in walk in cooler. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 82F on prep table across from cook line . Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to dishwasher. Also observed no handwashing sign in women's restroom. Also observed no handwashing sign in employee bathroom. Provided form operator printed and posted sign in all bathrooms. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler at front counter bar area soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station. Operator started to dry out water. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked yuca (92F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. As per operator for more than two hours. Operator segregated yuca to be discarded. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked yuca (92F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. As per operator for more than two hours. Operator segregated yuca to be discarded. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (57F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. As per operator for 20 minutes. Operator placed product on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic wrap stored in handwashing sink next to dishwasher. Operator removed plastic wrap. Also observed dirty container and utensil stored in handwashing sink across from cook line in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at front counter bar area. 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. Observed food employees Claudia, Carlos M, Reynaldo M. Alexei P all hired over 60 days. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish (frozen) thawing at room temperature inside triple sink. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ground beef stored inside non food grade bags inside walk in freezer. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/24. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked shredded beef inside reach in cooler at storage area. Employee properly arranged products. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at triple sink soiled with mold like substance. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside hand sink at kitchen. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Claudia, Carlos M, Reynaldo M. Alexei P all hired over 60 days. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen. Employee started to wash equipment during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed can opener soiled at kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over walk-in freezer. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind kitchen equipment. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 scoops stored in standing water 90F next to steam table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at restroom storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also reach in cooler door gaskets at front counter soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled at storage area. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put in gloves without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee followed instructions and proceeded to wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (76F - Cold Holding) on prep table across stove. As per employee for approximately 45 min. Employee placed in ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen. Employee started to wash equipment during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed faucets and bag case stored on hand sink next to triple sink. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for food employees employees hired for more than 60 days. Carlos C, Carlos E. 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 roasted pork cooked the day before without date mark. Manager properly dated the product. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on preparation table across stove. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on preparation table across stove. **Time Extended**
- 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Manager removed the scoop from the ice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 86F next to steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 86F next to steam table. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also reach in freezer door gaskets soiled. Next to cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed hood filters soiled. Also reach in freezer door gaskets soiled. Next to cook line. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board on steam table, also on preparation table across grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board on steam table, also on preparation table across grill. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush and plastic containers inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Did not observed brush and plastic containers inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Observed box stored on kitchen hand sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside sugar plastic container on shelve next to microwave. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on preparation table across stove. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employee in food preparation wearing watch. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint while preparing food. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Manager removed the scoop from the ice. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 86F next to steam table. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at kitchen. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms and one restroom at storage room. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also reach in freezer door gaskets soiled. Next to cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior bottom have accumulation of soil residues. Observed across cook line. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with the food-contact surface up on shelve at kitchen entrance. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork chops 55F thawing at room temperature inside triple sink as per employee for an hour and a half. Employee started seasoning and then placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board on steam table, also on preparation table across grill. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed mixed seafood stored inside nonfood grade bags inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per manager it was cooked at 6pm from the previous day and placed inside walk in cooler approximately at 10pm and has not been taken out since that time. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per manager it was cooked at 6pm from the previous day and placed inside walk in cooler approximately at 10pm and has not been taken out since that time. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush and plastic containers inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test strips provided. 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/. review/. Observed Next door establishment used as storage room for the Restaurant. In use five units, three reach in freezers and two reach in coolers with bottle of wines and merchandise. Several shelves for dry storage and wine. The room is enclosed and has a restroom with toilet and hand sink. Spoke with Plan Reviewer James Coheen and stated that they have received the application and are working on plans but plans have not been uploaded. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 Next door establishment used as storage room for the Restaurant. In use five units, three reach in freezers and two reach in coolers with bottle of wines and merchandise. Several shelves for dry storage and wine. The room is enclosed and has a restroom with toilet and hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: 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 Next door establishment used as storage room for the Restaurant. In use five units, three reach in freezers and two reach in coolers with bottle of wines and merchandise. Several shelves for dry storage and wine. The room is enclosed and has a restroom with toilet and hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: During the callback inspection on 2/13/2024 verified onBase for plans. At the time there was no evidence of plans submitted. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe under hand wash sink next to walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: At the time of inspection observed still leaking from pipe under hand wash sink next to walk in freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **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 Next door establishment used as storage room for the Restaurant. In use five units, three reach in freezers and two reach in coolers with bottle of wines and merchandise. Several shelves for dry storage and wine. The room is enclosed and has a restroom with toilet and hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: 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 Next door establishment used as storage room for the Restaurant. In use five units, three reach in freezers and two reach in coolers with bottle of wines and merchandise. Several shelves for dry storage and wine. The room is enclosed and has a restroom with toilet and hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: At the time of inspection observed current license still not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe under hand wash sink next to walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: At the time of inspection observed still leaking from pipe under hand wash sink next to walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed no chlorine test kit available. **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 Next door establishment used as storage room for the Restaurant. In use five units, three reach in freezers and two reach in coolers with bottle of wines and merchandise. Several shelves for dry storage and wine. The room is enclosed and has a restroom with toilet and hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/13/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
6
Basic
18
Total
29
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside consome under prep table across cooke line. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 dusty throughout kitchen area.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at 3 compartment sink and throughout kitchen kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold holding unit in disrepair.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next walk in freezer door.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken next to steam table. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl without handle inside pork at reach in cooler across kitchen. Operator removed the handle. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 scoops in standing water at 82F next to steam table. Operator removed the utensils from the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board next to reach in cooler.
- 43-01-4:Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed: Next door establishment used as storage area for the Restaurant. Also observed two mattresses plus personal belongings as a sign of someone is living under that space. According to the management is a transitory moment for someone in need. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside teach in cooler next to kitchen entrance.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket with black mold-like substance on reach in cooler across cook line.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tomato paste, cooked pork and red peppers not covered inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator covers the food items. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish (frozen) thawed in an improper manner. Operator started to run run water for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe under hand wash sink next to walk in freezer.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a plastic container not labeled at kitchen preparation table across cook line. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ground beef stored on Nonfood-grade bags. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license dating 10/01/2023.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw breaded chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator rearranged the food items. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees not changing gloves as needed after prolonged wear. Discussed with operator correct procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (55F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved the items inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **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. Observed no written procedures for vomit/diarrhea events available. Discussed and emailed to operator. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black soiled cutting board at 3 compartment sink.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. 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 Next door establishment used as storage room for the Restaurant. In use five units, three reach in freezers and two reach in coolers with bottle of wines and merchandise. Several shelves for dry storage and wine. The room is enclosed and has a restroom with toilet and hand sink.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no ambient thermometer provided. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee agreement available. Discussed and email to employee. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 revealed 29 total violations (5 high priority, 6 intermediate, 18 basic).