CIRCUS (THE)
1461 SW 30 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Thomas Phillips 09/12/2019 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Thomas Phillips 09/12/2019 has test date. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense gravy. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in kitchen Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and liquid margarine store on floor in kitchen Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves though out kitchen. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out kitchen Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over cheese sauce in padela reach in. Operator store correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Thomas Phillips 09/12/2019 Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup with no handle used to dispense cooked elbow macaroni in padela reach in. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Padela reach in
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooked line
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of fryer oil stored on floor next to spice rack Case of green pepper on walk-in cooler floor.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves though out kitchen
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out kitchen
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked wings (47-49F - Cooling) in covered overstuffed pans in walk-in cooler per operator cooked last night and held in walk-in overnight. See stop sale.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked wings (47-49F - Cooling) in walk-in cooler per operator cooked last night and held in walk-in overnight.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice American (49F - Cold Holding); slice Swiss (49F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler. Per employee held out of temperature less then two hours not portion or prepared today. Employee placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's bathroom door not tight fitting.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small container used to scoop gravy at steam table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles with food residue throughout.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on floor in walk-in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cabbage stored on floor in kitchen area and bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at bar area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve bowls not inverted next to steam table. Operator turned over. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen area.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at triple sink in kitchen area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet washcloths not in sanitizer solution throughout. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in use for celery and limes in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up plan for vomit/diarrhea.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/15/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve boxes not inverted. Operator turned containers over for protection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink containing wipe clothes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).