QUAN NGON BISTRO
6129 Park Boulevard
Florida, 33781
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
9
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.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris in kitchen. 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. Desserts in display cooler in dinning room missing address and date mark when prepared.
- 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Employees noticed chemical line was jammed not allowing chemical to feed through the line. Dish machine was ran again and Chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts (59F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) Container of cut lettuce was put in cooler and ice was put in container of sprouts to bring down the temperatures. Discussed with Manager that items can either be held cold at 41 F or lower or they can use Time as a Public Health Control. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket testing at 500+ PPM. Quaternary sanitizer bucket was diluted with water and is now testing at 200 PPM. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can stored in front of hand sink next to dish machine not allowing access. Trash can was moved. Corrected On-Site
- 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. To go containers of soup stored inside reach in deli cooler on cook line not date marked. Discussed with manager.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored under hand sink in front counter area. Employee labeled spray bottle as bleach. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable -Cutting boards grooved on reach in deli coolers throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -In walk in cooler affixed digital thermometer not displaying cooler temperature. Inspector left probe thermometer on rack inside walk in cooler for 5 minutes to record ambient temperature inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled on stand alone reach in cooler near back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board stained on deli reach in cooler across from stove top oven. -Slicer next to rice cookers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable -Cutting boards grooved on reach in deli coolers throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -In walk in cooler affixed digital thermometer not displaying cooler temperature. Inspector left probe thermometer on rack inside walk in cooler for 5 minutes to record ambient temperature inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled on stand alone reach in cooler near back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -10 live flies in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: -10 live flies observed in kitchen area at the time off callback inspection. Spoke to DM Cathia Jean and a following callback will be conducted. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Items in walk in cooler: Butter (56F - Cold Holding); tofu (56F - Cold Holding); ambient temperature inside walk in cooler (61F - Cold Holding) -Manager stated they are currently having issues with their walk in cooler cold holding. She notified the owner on Thursday 7/18/24. TCS items were moved to cold holding units in kitchen during the time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: TCS items in walk in cooler at the time of callback inspection were: Cut cabbage (56 F- Ambient Cooling) since 12:45pm and raw shelled eggs. -Inspector left probe thermometer on racks inside walk in cooler to record the ambient temperature. Thermometer recorded 61 Degrees. Operator moved cabbage and raw shell eggs to a different cooler. Operator provided invoice on 7/24/24, walk in cooler was serviced and freon was added. During the time of callback, operator called the repair man to comeback to adjust the cooler to proper temperature. Admin Complaint
- 03C-89-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. -Manager states chicken is being cooked for 40 minutes and cooled down to be stored in freezer. As needed chicken is thawed and then fully cooked in fryer. Emailed manager non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods guide and application. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board stained on deli reach in cooler across from stove top oven. -Slicer next to rice cookers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No quaternary chemical test kit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **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 health responsibility for employee hired a week ago. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
6
Basic
13
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable -Cutting boards grooved on reach in deli coolers throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee phones on preparation table in front counter area. -Employee purse stored on rack with single service items. Employees moved items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employees preparing drinks in front counter area not wearing hair restraints. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Stainless steel pot with raw chicken stored on floor of kitchen cook line. Employee removed pot off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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 white powdered stored in container on dry storage rack near mop sink and back kitchen door. Employee removed handle off product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior soiled with food debris. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided manager printed copy of Heimlich maneuver/choking sign during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -In walk in cooler affixed digital thermometer not displaying cooler temperature. Inspector left probe thermometer on rack inside walk in cooler for 5 minutes to record ambient temperature inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled on stand alone reach in cooler near back door. Repeat Violation 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 stand alone cooler near kitchen back door with food to be served to the public. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go boxes stored on shelf above reach in deli cooler in front counter area not inverted. Employee stored boxes inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Multiple wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables and cutting boards on reach in deli coolers throughout the kitchen. Inspector educated employees on properly setting up a quaternary sanitizer bucket. All wet wiping clothes were stored in sanitizer bucket that was set up. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -10 live flies in kitchen area. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Food being stored in grocery T-shirt bags in outside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Eggs were moved to bottom shelf in cooler in front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef stored over cooked noodles in stand alone reach in cooler near kitchen back door. Employee moved raw beef to bottom shelf in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Items in walk in cooler: Butter (56F - Cold Holding); tofu (56F - Cold Holding); ambient temperature inside walk in cooler (61F - Cold Holding) -Manager stated they are currently having issues with their walk in cooler cold holding. She notified the owner on Thursday 7/18/24. TCS items were moved to cold holding units in kitchen during the time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 soup stored on table next to stove top: -Spicy beef soup (100F - Hot Holding); Beef soup (103F - Hot Holding) Manager states that all burners on stove are being used currently to cook chicken. 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. -Open gallon of milk stored in reach in deli cooler in front counter area not date marked. Warning
- 03C-89-4:Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. -Manager states chicken is being cooked for 40 minutes and cooled down to be stored in freezer. As needed chicken is thawed and then fully cooked in fryer. Emailed manager non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods guide and application. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board stained on deli reach in cooler across from stove top oven. -Slicer next to rice cookers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No quaternary chemical test kit. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -No proof of employee health responsibility for employee hired a week ago. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. -Unlabeled blue chemical spray bottles on push cart in dinning area. Employee labeled chemical spray bottles as cleaner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 25 total violations (6 high priority, 6 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: -Reach in deli cooler closets to back door has cutting marks. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors located on cooks line and reach-in cooler at front counter are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: 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/. Three-compartment sink removed, hand wash sink moved from cooks line and is in place of mop sink in kitchen, three prep tables added Dishmachine added, two-compartment sink added, prep tables added in kitchen. Front counter two reach-in coolers added, display cooler added, ice machine moved from kitchen to front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Spoke to Tera Thilien at plan Review and no plans have been submitted. Inspector observed operator emailed plans to incorrect email on 2/8/2024. Correct email was provided at time of callback inspection. 30 day extension given to resubmit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Inspector spoke to Rory in plan review during callback inspection. Operators reached out to plan review via email Feb 26, 2024. Plan reviewer stated plans were submitted on 3/29/2024 and plans have not been approved. Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors located on cooks line and reach-in cooler at front counter are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **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/. Three-compartment sink removed, hand wash sink moved from cooks line and is in place of mop sink in kitchen, three prep tables added Dishmachine added, two-compartment sink added, prep tables added in kitchen. Front counter two reach-in coolers added, display cooler added, ice machine moved from kitchen to front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Spoke to Tera Thilien at plan Review and no plans have been submitted. Inspector observed operator emailed plans to incorrect email on 2/8/2024. Correct email was provided at time of callback inspection. 30 day extension given to resubmit plans. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in dry-storage room has a gap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink converted to hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors located on cooks line and reach-in cooler at front counter are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior on cooks line have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **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/. Three-compartment sink removed, hand wash sink moved from cooks line and is in place of mop sink in kitchen, three prep tables added Dishmachine added, two-compartment sink added, prep tables added in kitchen. Front counter two reach-in coolers added, display cooler added, ice machine moved from kitchen to front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that 4 food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
11
Basic
20
Total
38
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of rice in bottom shelf shelf of prep table. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry-storage room. Warning
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. cracked raw shell egg in container in walk-in cooler. Shelf in dry-storage room a. Four 14oz cans of condensed milk are dented. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hand bag and coat stored into box with oranges and other foods on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen. Employee phones on shelf above prep table and meat slicer. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry-storage shelf on cooks line is rusted. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in dry-storage room has a gap. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor near dry-storage shelf. Pot of chili stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed item from floor and placed chili into clean pan. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 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. Spoon handle touching salt in container on dry-storage shelf. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink converted to hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors located on cooks line and reach-in cooler at front counter are soiled. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior on cooks line have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of brown sauce not covered in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen meats stored in hand wash sink thawing without running water or under refrigeration. Warning
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Food stored in unlocked walk-cooler located in rear outside of establishment. Not protected from the public. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf next to a container of seasoning and glasses. Tylenol and other medications stored on dry-storage shelf in kitchen. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Shelf in dry-storage room a. Four 14oz cans of condensed milk are dented. Warning
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored in brown grocery bags on shelf in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs removed from original packaging stored over open box of unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. cracked raw shell egg in container in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table at 12:30pm operator placed items in ice bath. Re temp at 2:00pm a. sprouts (73F - Cold Holding) 43f Reach-in cooler at 12:35pm a. cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); 36f b. cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) 36f c. rehydrated pasta (73F) 49f d. cut cabbage (59F - Cold Holding) 42f e. tofu (63F - Cold Holding) 36f Will email DBPR Form 5030-106. Cold Holding. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-165. Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in two-compartment sink. Discussed with operator utilizing hand wash sink only to wash hands. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer on prep table stored used more than 4 hours ago soiled. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw meats stored in hand wash sink next to two- compartment sink. Operator removed items. Quart containers and plug from water filter stored in hand wash sink at front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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/. Three-compartment sink removed, hand wash sink moved from cooks line and is in place of mop sink in kitchen, three prep tables added Dishmachine added, two-compartment sink added, prep tables added in kitchen. Front counter two reach-in coolers added, display cooler added, ice machine moved from kitchen to front counter area. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that 4 food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-15-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email DBPR Form 5030-038. Eight major allergens. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter containing chemicals are not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 38 total violations (7 high priority, 11 intermediate, 20 basic).