LA GLORIA COCINA MEXICANA
4505 PARK BLVD STE 2
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table across from cook line Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and glasses next to table top cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Large pan on floor of walk in cooler.owner moved. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service utensils on floor front counter.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chili, corn and potatoes uncovered in walk in cooler. Owner covered Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar no label. Owner labeled during inspection
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottle next to counter cooler. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil at cook line stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temp 90 degrees
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed avocados. Owner moved Corrected On-Site
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Next to cook line
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/2/2023. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: License displayed expired on 2/2/2023 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Stained cutting boards in kitchen **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment rearranged in front counter area not allowing access to hand sink in. Chair stored in-front of hand sink also blocking access. Inspector moved chair and equipment slightly over to allow access to hand sink in front counter. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: The preparation table is positioned in a way that overlaps with the hand sink, and water dispenser and single door cooler in front of the counter is obstructing access to the hand sink. Discussed table overlapping hand sink with operator and inspector moved over water dispenser and single door cooler over to allow better access. Table cannot currently be moved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Prep table blocking part of hand sink behind front counter **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/2/2023. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: License displayed expired on 2/2/2023 **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Microwave interior soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Microwave interior soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment rearranged in front counter area not allowing access to hand sink in. Chair stored in-front of hand sink also blocking access. Inspector moved chair and equipment slightly over to allow access to hand sink in front counter. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: The preparation table is positioned in a way that overlaps with the hand sink, and water dispenser and single door cooler in front of the counter is obstructing access to the hand sink. Discussed table overlapping hand sink with operator and inspector moved over water dispenser and single door cooler over to allow better access. Table cannot currently be moved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended** **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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodel no plan review. Moved hand sink in kitchen to corner near 3 compartment sink. Plans verified on OnBase do not reflect current layout of establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Spoke to plan reviewer Rory Sawh to verify if an online application was submitted to plan review. No correspondence or application was submitted. Last plans on file are for Taqueria Emanuel File# 288983. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Plan review submitted 2-7-25. Plans have not been approved called plan review spoke with Briana new file 367679 App number 1704811 **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/2/2023. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Microwave interior soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Emailed manager DBPR **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Emailed manager DBPR An Easy Way to Remember the "BIG 6" Foodborne Illnesses form. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment rearranged in front counter area not allowing access to hand sink in. Chair stored in-front of hand sink also blocking access. Inspector moved chair and equipment slightly over to allow access to hand sink in front counter. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: The preparation table is positioned in a way that overlaps with the hand sink, and water dispenser and single door cooler in front of the counter is obstructing access to the hand sink. Discussed table overlapping hand sink with operator and inspector moved over water dispenser and single door cooler over to allow better access. Table cannot currently be moved. **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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodel no plan review. Moved hand sink in kitchen to corner near 3 compartment sink. Plans verified on OnBase do not reflect current layout of establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Spoke to plan reviewer Rory Sawh to verify if an online application was submitted to plan review. No correspondence or application was submitted. Last plans on file are for Taqueria Emanuel File# 288983. **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. No proof of employee reporting agreement for mployee Reina L. hired 30 days ago. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Emailed manager DBPR Employee Health Reporting Agreement form. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
10
Basic
5
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/2/2023. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of salsa stored on floor in walk in cooler. Box of oil on floor in kitchen area. Employee moved off the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No mop sink observed. Employee stated mop water is being dumped in the restroom toilet. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bus tub of corn on the cob not covered in reach in freezer chest. Container of cooked beef in walk in cooler not covered.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Sheet pans of raw chicken above raw fish, raw pork and raw beef on speed rack in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored above raw pork and raw fish on speed racks in walk in cooler. Employee stored all items at minimum cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw beef and raw shelled eggs stored above in use containers with no lid of shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, bacon, chorizo and salsa in reach in deli cooler. Employee moved bowl of raw beef to walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs were moved to bottom shelf in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pots of food items on stovetop burners: cooked beef (101F - Hot Holding); fresh tomato sauce (81F - Hot Holding) Employee turn on the flame to the stove burner to bring up temperatures. Inspector re-temped items at 3:50pm: cooked beef (185F - Reheating); fresh tomato sauce (200F -Reheating) Food item in hot holding well: refried beans (130F - Hot Holding) Employee reheated item in microwave. Re-temped item at 3:57pm: refried beans (175F - Reheat) Corrected On-Site
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in deli cooler. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment rearranged in front counter area not allowing access to hand sink in. Chair stored in-front of hand sink also blocking access. Inspector moved chair and equipment slightly over to allow access to hand sink in front counter. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for three compartment sink sanitization.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in front counter area. Employee stocked roll of paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodel no plan review. Moved hand sink in kitchen to corner near 3 compartment sink. Plans verified on OnBase do not reflect current layout of establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employee reporting agreement for mployee Reina L. hired 30 days ago.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in front counter area. Employee stocked soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled as bleach. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 10 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Reach in deli cooler handles soiled with food debris.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -License displayed expired on 3/1/2024.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting board on reach in deli cooler grooved. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink on cutting board in kitchen area.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee wallet on prep table near foods to be served to the public. Employee moved item. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Microwave handle repaired with tape. Repeat Violation
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flan and Tres leches cake packaged in grab and go no labels.
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. -Removed mop sink from hallway in between restrooms. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli cooler. Repeat Violation
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -in use utensils in 125F standing water. Employee turn up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs stored over red salsa inside reach in deli cooler. Employee moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -Employee touched dirty dishes and touched clean dishes without hand washing. Educated employee.
- 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. -No vomiting or diarrheal event form. Emailed form to manager.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on Reach in deli cooler stained.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area. Refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site 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/. -Moved hand sink in kitchen to corner near 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored on rack near kitchen door in front counter area. Employee labeled sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles near back area dinning room soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired License displayed 2/1/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: License that expired on 2/1/2023 displayed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: License posted expired on 2/1/23 **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Inspector emailed form to operator. Poster not posted yet. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Employees dumping mop water in back area near back entrance to restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: No mop sink observed during callback inspection. Admin Complaint
- 12A-08-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water at hand wash sink in front counter area taking too long. Inspector had to wash hands with cold water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: No hot water at hand sink in front counter area during callback inspection . Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: No hot water at handwashing sink in front counter area. Faucet hot water nob in disrepair. Will not dispense water when turned. Hand sink in the kitchen area is blocked and inaccessible due to prep table with flat top and three compartment sink blocking the hand sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: No hot water at handwashing sink in front counter area and kitchen area. Faucet hot water nobs in disrepair. Will not dispense water when turned. Admin Complaint
- 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. Emailed operator vomiting or diarrheal events handout. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At front counter hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Hot water at hand sink near front counter area does not have enough water pressure during callback inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Hot water faucet nob at hand sink near front counter area does not have enough water pressure during callback inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Hot water faucet nobs at hand sink near front counter area and kitchen area does not dispensing water when knob is turned. Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change flat top on kitchen cook line. Which now obstructs hand washing sink in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Spoke to Cindy Ritter at plan review. No plans were submitted for renovations. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Updated plans not submitted to plan review. Plans have not been updated since 2015 and do not match current layout during time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items not date marked inside stand alone reach in cooler in kitchen area and in reach in cooler near back door dinning area. Educated employees on date marking procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Multiple items not date marked inside stand alone reach in cooler in kitchen area during callback inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Ready to eat foods inside stand alone fridge not date marked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Ready to eat foods inside stand alone fridge not date marked during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water coming out of hand wash sink in front counter area. Inspector ran water for 2 minutes, highest temperature reached was 72 F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: No hot water coming out of hand sink in front counter area. Inspector ran water for 2 minutes, highest temperature reached was 73 F during callback inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: No hot water coming out of hand sink in front counter area. Hot water faucet nob does not dispense water. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: No hot water coming out of hand sink in front counter area and in kitchen area. Hot water faucet nobs do not dispense water when turned. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
10
Basic
6
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles near back area dinning room soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired License displayed 2/1/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: License that expired on 2/1/2023 displayed. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Inspector emailed form to operator. Poster not posted yet. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Employees dumping mop water in back area near back entrance to restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink soiled with grease and food debris next to cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 12A-08-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water at hand wash sink in front counter area taking too long. Inspector had to wash hands with cold water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: No hot water at hand sink in front counter area during callback inspection . Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: No hot water at handwashing sink in front counter area. Faucet hot water nob in disrepair. Will not dispense water when turned. Hand sink in the kitchen area is blocked and inaccessible due to prep table with flat top and three compartment sink blocking the hand sink. Admin Complaint
- 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. Emailed operator vomiting or diarrheal events handout. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At front counter hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Hot water at hand sink near front counter area does not have enough water pressure during callback inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Hot water faucet nob at hand sink near front counter area does not have enough water pressure during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near cook line not accessible and blocked by flat top and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Hand wash sink near cook line not accessible and blocked by table with flat top and three compartment sink during callback inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Hand wash sink near cook line not accessible and blocked by table with flat top and three compartment sink during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Currently there is no way to access hand wash sink in kitchen area due to replacement of flat top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Access to hand wash sink in kitchen area in accessible due to replacement of bigger flat top and three compartment sink during callback inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Access to hand wash sink in kitchen area in accessible due to replacement of bigger flat top and three compartment sink during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils being stored inside hand wash sink that is blocked by prep table with flat top and three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Utensils and soiled towels being stored inside hand wash sink that is blocked by prep table with flat top and three compartment sink during callback inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Utensils and grill brick being stored inside hand wash sink that is blocked by prep table with flat top and three compartment sink during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area during call back inspection. **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/. Change flat top on kitchen cook line. Which now obstructs hand washing sink in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Spoke to Cindy Ritter at plan review. No plans were submitted for renovations. Admin Complaint
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. One employee working with food without employee food training. Employee has been employed over 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: No proof of employee training can be provided at the time of call back inspection. Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items not date marked inside stand alone reach in cooler in kitchen area and in reach in cooler near back door dinning area. Educated employees on date marking procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Multiple items not date marked inside stand alone reach in cooler in kitchen area during callback inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Ready to eat foods inside stand alone fridge not date marked. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water coming out of hand wash sink in front counter area. Inspector ran water for 2 minutes, highest temperature reached was 72 F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: No hot water coming out of hand sink in front counter area. Inspector ran water for 2 minutes, highest temperature reached was 73 F during callback inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: No hot water coming out of hand sink in front counter area. Hot water faucet nob does not dispense water. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 10 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
12
Basic
7
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles near back area dinning room soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired License displayed 2/1/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Inspector emailed form to operator. Poster not posted yet. **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Employees dumping mop water in back area near back entrance to restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink soiled with grease and food debris next to cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Refried beans, rice and cooked pork not covered in stand alone reach in cooler near stove top in kitchen area. Raw beef in reach in cooler near back entrance in dinning area not covered. Employee covered with tin foil. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Refried beans and rice not covered in stand alone reach in fridge near stove top during callback inspection. Admin Complaint
- 12A-08-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water at hand wash sink in front counter area taking too long. Inspector had to wash hands with cold water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: No hot water at hand sink in front counter area during callback inspection . Admin Complaint
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator An Easy Way to Remember the "BIG 6" Foodborne Illnesses handout in Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk jug not dated after opening. Employee dated 12/17/23. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **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. Emailed operator vomiting or diarrheal events handout. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At front counter hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Hot water at hand sink near front counter area does not have enough water pressure during callback inspection. Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near cook line not accessible and blocked by flat top and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Hand wash sink near cook line not accessible and blocked by table with flat top and three compartment sink during callback inspection. Admin Complaint
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Currently there is no way to access hand wash sink in kitchen area due to replacement of flat top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Access to hand wash sink in kitchen area in accessible due to replacement of bigger flat top and three compartment sink during callback inspection. Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils being stored inside hand wash sink that is blocked by prep table with flat top and three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Utensils and soiled towels being stored inside hand wash sink that is blocked by prep table with flat top and three compartment sink during callback inspection. Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change flat top on kitchen cook line. Which now obstructs hand washing sink in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. One employee working with food without employee food training. Employee has been employed over 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items not date marked inside stand alone reach in cooler in kitchen area and in reach in cooler near back door dinning area. Educated employees on date marking procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Multiple items not date marked inside stand alone reach in cooler in kitchen area during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water coming out of hand wash sink in front counter area. Inspector ran water for 2 minutes, highest temperature reached was 72 F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: No hot water coming out of hand sink in front counter area. Inspector ran water for 2 minutes, highest temperature reached was 73 F during callback inspection. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 20 total violations (1 high priority, 12 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
16
Basic
10
Total
33
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles near back area dinning room soiled with food debris. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired License displayed 2/1/2023. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor by reach in cooler and stove top in kitchen area. Employee moved off floor. Corrected On-Site 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. Scoop handle touching flour inside container under prep table. Employees moved scoop upright. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Employees dumping mop water in back area near back entrance to restaurant. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink soiled with grease and food debris next to cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Refried beans, rice and cooked pork not covered in stand alone reach in cooler near stove top in kitchen area. Raw beef in reach in cooler near back entrance in dinning area not covered. Employee covered with tin foil. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop store on floor in kitchen area near three compartment sink. Employee stored to allow for drying near back door entrance. Corrected On-Site 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. Employees entered kitchen on multiple occasions without without washing their hands first. Warning
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Sanitizer on hand is for laundry purposes only not for food contact surfaces. Warning
- 12A-08-4:High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water at hand wash sink in front counter area taking too long. Inspector had to wash hands with cold water. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw beef stored above ready to eat foods in stand alone reach in cooler near stove top in kitchen area. Employees moved items in fridge by Minimum Internal Cooking/Reheating Temperatures and proper food refrigerator storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler near back door in dinning area. Employees moved raw chicken into container and stored raw beef above raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw pork and frozen raw fish stored above ready to eat foods in reach in freezer near back entrance in dinning area. It all items commercially packaged. Employees moved items to bottom shelf and stored ready to eat foods on top shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handed raw steak with gloves on then rinsed hands with gloves still on inside the three compartment sink. With the same gloves still on employee went to dry hands on a dry wiping towel. Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator An Easy Way to Remember the "BIG 6" Foodborne Illnesses handout in Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk jug not dated after opening. Employee dated 12/17/23. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen area obstructed and can not be accessed for hand washing. Employees are rinsing their hands in the three compartment sink. 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. Emailed operator vomiting or diarrheal events handout. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At front counter hand wash sink. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near cook line not accessible and blocked by flat top and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Currently there is no way to access hand wash sink in kitchen area due to replacement of flat top. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils being stored inside hand wash sink that is blocked by prep table with flat top and three compartment sink. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near cook line. 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/. Change flat top on kitchen cook line. Which now obstructs hand washing sink in kitchen area. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. One employee working with food without employee food training. Employee has been employed over 60 days. Warning
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine Sanitizer on hand is for laundry purposes only not for food contact surfaces. Employee got Chlorine sanitizer for food contact surfaces. Chlorine sanitizer bucket was set up to 50 PPM. Three compartment sink was set up to 50 PPM. 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. Multiple items not date marked inside stand alone reach in cooler in kitchen area and in reach in cooler near back door dinning area. Educated employees on date marking procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water coming out of hand wash sink in front counter area. Inspector ran water for 2 minutes, highest temperature reached was 72 F. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 33 total violations (7 high priority, 16 intermediate, 10 basic).