Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905120

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket not inverted Corrected On-Site
32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
28-04-5:Basic - Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater on street outside the back door
13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in across from oven
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Near walk in cooler
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near back door
36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Behind kitchen equipment
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler
33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in sugar Corrected On-Site
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.p located in kitchen
36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning in hood
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to chips
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system in kitchen Fan guards and shelves walk in cooler soiled.
35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under oven in kitchen
25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in rack in kitchen not inverted Corrected On-Site
25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser on the bar
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in blue container in kitchen
36-10-4:Basic - soiled floors throughout kitchen .
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. Per operator from last night black beans (47F - Cooling)
22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm 50ppm Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken and beef in drawer under grill Corrected On-Site
12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside back door with gloves on and recentered the kitchen with same gloves and touched clean utensils
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from last night black beans (47F - Cooling)
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen Interior all reach in coolers Can opener blade Meat shredder Ice machine interior Soda nozzles in bar soiled
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing bumped water
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area

Inspection Date: 4/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10811899

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10779260

16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding units in kitchen and storage areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all cutting boards on line and storage Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Lids on cold holding unit on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under all equipment in entire kitchen area. - walk-in floor - dry storage floor - under coolers in dry storage. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - several food items stored in walk-in cooler. - several food items stored in walk-in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -US Range stove on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all gaskets on all cold holding units in kitchen. - hood filters - all floor drains. - exterior of cooking equipment - exterior of ice machine. - coolers in storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line. - low boy coolers Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment. - walls in kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryer and baskets - can opener - dicer - small white cutting board at front bar - soda gun nozzle at front bar. - frozen drink nozzles at front bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint
22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in cooler - drink cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10773303

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8853412

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cold holding units in kitchen and storage areas.
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - all cutting boards on line and storage Repeat Violation
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - coffee stored on shelf at expo. Corrected On-Site
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Lids on cold holding unit on cooks line.
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door in kitchen
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - main kitchen area.
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under all equipment in entire kitchen area. - walk-in floor - dry storage floor - under coolers in dry storage. Repeat Violation
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - several food items stored in walk-in cooler. - several food items stored in walk-in freezer
33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - front bar Corrected On-Site
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -US Range stove on cooks line.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all gaskets on all cold holding units in kitchen. - hood filters - all floor drains. - exterior of cooking equipment - exterior of ice machine. - coolers in storage area. Repeat Violation
12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - employee drinks in reach in cooler on cooks line. Corrected On-Site
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler on cooks line. - low boy coolers Repeat Violation
33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment. - walls in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt.
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - taco meat, shredded chicken at steam well. - Operator place on stove top to reheat to 165° -New temp Taco Meat 171° -New temp shredded chicken 174° Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryer and baskets - can opener - dicer - small white cutting board at front bar - soda gun nozzle at front bar. - frozen drink nozzles at front bar. Repeat Violation
53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in cooler - drink cooler in kitchen area.

Inspection Date: 10/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8862277

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8853090

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8774518

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk salt, black beans, rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all equipment in kitchen area.
36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - kitchen area.
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents at entrance of kitchen area.
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on line - green, blue,cutting board
33-34-4:Basic - Dry storage area not maintained clean and organized.
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - both back doors
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout the entire kitchen and dish areas
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area. - walk-in cooler - dry storage area. Repeat Violation
36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - kitchen area.
35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Corrected On-Site
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - shrimp in walk-in freezer - queso and red sauce in walk-in coolerRepeat Violation Repeat Violation
33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - soda ice bin on front line. - ice machine in front bar area.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on line. - interior of fryers
36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. - hood lights
05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - reach-in cooler on cooks line.
51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink at bar.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen area. -exterior of Ice machine. - gaskets on reach in and low boy coolers in kitchen - floor drains in kitchen Repeat Violation
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach-ins on cooks line. - lowboys at grill area Repeat Violation
08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - all walls in kitchen area.
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt Repeat Violation
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs stored over gallon milk , raw fish stored over queso and cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tomas Rios Mendoza 6/5/19 Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - tomato slicer - tomato dicer - white cutting boards on line. - blue and red cutting boards - Soda nozzles at front bar
53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink across expo
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink across expo
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in shelving.

Inspection Date: 4/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542202

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. - kitchen area.
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment on cooks line Repeat Violation
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - walk-in freezer - can goods in storage area, Corrected On-Site
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood fliters - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line - gaskets on lowboy cooler and reaching cooler on cooks line - exterior of vegetable reach in coolers in storage area.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - mushrooms stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind cooking equipment on cooks line
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt, chili powder, dry garlic. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bug spray stored with food in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line - interior of fryer - can opener Repeat Violation
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked with trash can Corrected On-Site
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - walk-in shelving

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373596

16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk salt , Black beans
50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line.
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - 3 drinks stored next to clean bowls at server station
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Double back door
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryer
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil in kitchen area. - raw shrimp in walk-in cooler.
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - front bar
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters - Exterior of Fryers - top of white freezer Repeat Violation
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk beans, rice,salt
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cooks line
53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation
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. -4 new hires Repeat Violation
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - wire shelving behind steam table.
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. - cooked beef, chicken, diced tomatoes, shredded beef. -Per operator all items was prepared Monday or Tuesday, not sure.

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