NICKEL CITY RESTAURANT & BAR LLC
7658 Park Boulevard
Florida, 33781
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
7
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
26
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed licenses expired 2022
- 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Carrots in undrained ice
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Left side.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 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 rice.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of toaster oven in kitchen has accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Men's Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Most Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pickles
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Mouth wash on dry storage area. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Staff observed washing dishes in single prep sink with no sanitizer, discussed proper ware washing with staff
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over dumplings unpackaged inside outside walk in freezer
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat rice in glass reach in cooler. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 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 over raw pork inside door silver deli cooler near prep door. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Multiple box's of for on floor
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cook line. Soda nozzle at bar Repeat Violation
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on the door frame of outside walk in cooler.
- 16-28-4:Intermediate - One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Staff observed washing dishes in single prep sink, discussed proper ware washing in triple sink or dish machine with staff
- 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. During inspection observed curry prepared yesterday 3-4 not date marked. Educated. Employee dated during inspection. Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 26 total violations (7 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with pink mold like substance. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of frozen french fries, edamame, salmon and frozen tuna stored on floor in walk in freezer in outside area. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ninja toaster oven interior heavily soiled with food debris. Stove top oven interior soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle stored In batter/breading station across from cook line.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Advil and bottles of vitamin supplements stored on prep table where prep is being conducted across from triple door display cooler across from cook line.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2- 6 LBS. 8 OZ. dented can of Bamboo Shoots. 1- Net WT 14.05 OZ. dented can of diced tomatoes. Repeat Violation
- 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. Carton of half and half stored in display cooler in server wait station not date marked. Employee stated it was open yesterday 12/15/24 at 12pm.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Push cart storing pots and clean utensils blocking access to hand sink on cook line. Employee moved cart. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit observed or provided to test chemicals.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in storage/prep area. Operator stocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Containers of chicken stock, beef stock, and cooked pork stored in walk in cooler not date marked.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Labeled bottle as sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
16
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -On back wall near mop sink. -In bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in prep/dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice buckets not stored inverted near ice machine. -Clean spoon not stored inverted in server wait station. -Ice bucket not stored inverted in bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Current license displayed expired on 2/1/2022. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic cups wet nesting near soda dispenser in server wait station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In sushi bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Leak in front of sushi bar causing standing water during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole in wall near back door. -Hole in wall behind water heater. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 24-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. -Clean spoons not stored inverted in server wait station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -Unused equipment in outside back area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Stored on prep table across from fryers on cook line. -Stored on cutting board of reach in deli cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 Lb dented can of Hoisin Sauce 46 FL Oz dented can of pineapple juice Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: One 1/2 Lb dented can of Hoisin Sauce. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib on wall near mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib on wall near mop sink during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -Drain line coming from washer into hand sink in prep/dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Cooked carrots and tofu cooling in closed grocery T-Shirt bag inside outside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Cooked carrots and tofu cooling in closed grocery T-Shirt bag inside outside walk in cooler during the time of callback inspection. **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. -Soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -No name on food handlers certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 23 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
9
Intermediate
9
Basic
24
Total
42
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -35 dead and trapped flies in light control device in bar area. Manager removed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Men's restroom. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Cup with no handle being used to scoop rice. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -On back wall near mop sink. -In bar area. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in prep/dry storage area. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice buckets not stored inverted near ice machine. -Clean spoon not stored inverted in server wait station. -Ice bucket not stored inverted in bar area. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Current license displayed expired on 2/1/2022. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Employee drink on prep table in kitchen area. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic cups wet nesting near soda dispenser in server wait station area. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In sushi bar area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bottles of cranberry and apple juice stored on the floor in dry storage area in office. -Frozen raw chicken not commercially packaged stored on the floor in walk in freezer in outside area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole in wall near back door. -Hole in wall behind water heater. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - Stored on push cart handle. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Toaster oven in sushi bar area soiled with food debris. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Men's bathroom. -At hand sink in sushi bar area. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Employee drink stored in cooler in kitchen area. Warning
- 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. -Clean spoons not stored inverted in server wait station. Warning
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -Unused equipment in outside back area. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Stored on prep table across from fryers on cook line. -Stored on cutting board of reach in deli cooler. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 Lb dented can of Hoisin Sauce 46 FL Oz dented can of pineapple juice Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee put gloves on without washing their hands prior to putting gloves on. Warning
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -In use utensils in standing 51F water. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -Towel being used as a liner on mint inside reach in deli cooler on cook line. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Grocery T-Shirt bags being used to stored raw chicken in walk in cooler. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above cooked tofu in walk in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -In sushi bar area: ground ahi tuna (50F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (54F - Cold Holding) Manager put items in reach-in freezer. -Re-temped items @ 3:50pm: ground ahi tuna (41F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (43F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib on wall near mop sink. Warning
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -Drain line coming from washer into hand sink in prep/dry storage area. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Cooked carrots and tofu cooling in closed grocery T-Shirt bag inside outside walk in cooler. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained. -Soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Push chart in front of hand sink in kitchen area. Employee moved cart. - Metal pan stored inside hand sink in prep area/dry storage area. -Sushi rice cooker stored in front of hand sink in sushi bar area. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand sink near three compartment sink in kitchen area. Employee stocked paper towels. -At hand sink in sushi bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -At hand sink in sushi bar area. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -No name on food handlers certificate. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottles store on utility sink near water heater. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 42 total violations (9 high priority, 9 intermediate, 24 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage in dry-storage area. Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
18
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - 22-08-4 Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven at sushi bar used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris. Warning Priority: Basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning Priority: Basic
- 16-21-4:Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning Priority: Basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in container of rice in dry-storage area. Single-serve bowls without handles stored in containers of; a. Black pepper b. Montreal steak seasoning c. Garlic powder Warning Priority: Basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled door handle on reach-in cooler on cooks line across from gas burner stove. Warning Priority: Basic
- 36-32-5:Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage in dry-storage area. Warning Priority: Basic
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tofu in upright refrigerator next to freezer is opened and not date-marked. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 50-09-4:Basic - Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02-0-2022. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Observed: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. From bottom shelf of dry-storage area. a. Four #10 cans of bamboo shoots are dented. b. 1lb of lychees. Warning Priority: Basic
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From bottom shelf of dry-storage area. a. Four #10 cans of bamboo shoots are dented. b. 1lb of lychees. Warning Priority: High Priority
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Observed: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm Warning Priority: High Priority
- 14-11-5:Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Surface rust on door and front of reach-in freezer in kitchen. Warning Priority: Basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Five 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor in dry-storage area. Warning Priority: Basic
- 36-24-5:Basic - Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall on side of mop sink in ware washing area. Warning Priority: Basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen and walk-in freezer. Warning Priority: Basic
- 10-01-5:Basic - Observed: 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 salt in container on bottom shelf in dry-storage area. Warning Priority: Basic
- 14-34-4:Basic - Observed: Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Warning Priority: Basic
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dry-storage area. 1 fly near ice machine near walk-in cooler. 1 fly in warewashing area. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: High Priority
- 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men’s restroom. Hand wash sink on cooks line and bar area reads hand wash sink only. No pictures demonstrating hand washing. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Warning Reference: 6-301.14 FC and 61C-1.004(2)(c) FAC: 6-301.14 FC: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. 61C-1.004(2)(c) FAC: (c) Handwashing signs shall be posted in each bathroom facility used by employees. Priority: Basic
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - Observed: No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Warning Priority: Basic
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above open pan of soup in upright refrigerator. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed: Reach-in coolers on cooks interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning Priority: Basic
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle hanging on side of mop containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning Priority: Intermediate
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered. Three containers of rice not covered in dry-storage area. Multiple food items in reach-in freezer against wall in kitchen not covered. Warning Priority: Basic
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 26 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 18 basic).