SAVEUR TROPICAL RESTAURANT
515 NE 24 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shattered glass on one door of reach in cooler in prep area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor next to fryers in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels, at hand sink in ware wash area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen whole fish thawing in standing water at the triple sink in ware wash area. Warning
- 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can in kitchen, prep, or ware wash area. No location to discard paper towels after drying hands at the hand sink. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on wall behind fryers at cookline in the kitchen. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed opened box containing trays of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above cooked beef in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink in ware wash area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed yucca and boxed limes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid, observed near mop sink and adjacent to back exit door.
- 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed large mound of trash stored in a broken enclosure next to the back exit door, observed soiled cardboard, food debris, and trash stored directly on the ground.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground, along rear of building near back exit door.
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels, in ware wash area.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water around drain in mop sink located outside near back door.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened case of raw shell eggs stored over yucca in walk in cooler. Operator moved to another cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet located outside.
- 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. One employee hired two weeks ago. Provided operator employee reporting agreement.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust and pitting on reach in chest freezer door near back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust and pitting on reach in chest freezer door near back door. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of broken tile in front of triple sink in ware wash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of broken tile in front of triple sink in ware wash area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Oil in plastic jugs stored on the floor in the kitchen next to fryers. 2. Bagged corn meal stored on the floor next to storage rack in dry storage area. 3. Plastic jugs of vinegar stored on the floor in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Oil in plastic jugs stored on the floor in the kitchen next to fryers. **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, on lighting above dry storage rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, on lighting above dry storage rack **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom interior of single door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris, in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom interior of single door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris, in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed on wall behind and next to fryers in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-25: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed on wall behind and next to fryers in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-05-25: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/25/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/24/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
20
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed three dead rodents on glue board trap under shelving in walk in cooler converted to dry storage area. 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. Personal bag stored next to bagged ziti on storage rack, in dry storage area. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust and pitting on reach in chest freezer door near back door. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of broken tile in front of triple sink in ware wash area. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris beneath dry storage rack in dry storage area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Oil in plastic jugs stored on the floor in the kitchen next to fryers. 2. Bagged corn meal stored on the floor next to storage rack in dry storage area. 3. Plastic jugs of vinegar stored on the floor in dry storage area. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, on lighting above dry storage rack. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Bottom interior of single door reach in freezer soiled with old food debris, in dry storage area. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 1. Single use forks stored on the floor in boxes at the front counter. 2. Styrofoam food containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw shrimp thawing in standing water at the cook line. Operator moved to reach in cooler. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Observed on wall behind and next to fryers in kitchen. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on the floor in the kitchen. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed opened box of frayed raw shell eggs stored over container of cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings observed on floor around dry storage and prep area, employees actively mopping and sweeping during inspection. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked lalo (beef)(73F), cooked chicken (50F), chicken gravy (51F), and cooked goat (50F) stored in the walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Improperly cooled with lids on, See Stop Sale Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Package of sliced Cheese (51F), placed on food prep table under no temperature control, not prepared or portioned today. 2. Observed Cooked lalo (beef)(73F), cooked chicken (50F), chicken gravy (51F), and cooked goat (50F) stored in the walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Improperly cooled with lids on, See Stop Sale. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, next to the triple sink. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, next to the triple sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/24/2024 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Intermediate - No chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, single serve plastic containers in cardboard boxes stored on the floor by the reach in freezer and storage rack. Warning
- 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in the kitchen. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the triple sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in food prep in front of reach in cooler. 2. Two dead roaches on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: 1. Two dead roaches on walk in cooler floor **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 10 live roaches under clean utensil storage rack by triple sink in storage area. 2. 4 live roaches inside can opener at the food prep table in the kitchen. 3. 2 live roaches on floor by chest freezer in dry storage area. 4. One live on food prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: 1. One live roach on walk-in cooler floor. 2. One live roach inside can opener at the prep table in the kitchen. 3. One live roach on floor behind front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
16
Total
26
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned pots and food utensils stored on a chair lined with soiled trash bag next to reach in freezer in dry storage. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in food prep in front of reach in cooler. 2. Two dead roaches on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath handsink by the triple sink. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Floor soiled under cookline in the kitchen. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. On kitchen floor in front of cookline equipment. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in wall. At the front counter. Warning
- 22-15-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Utensils stored in water 77° at food prep table in kitchen. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in freezer. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water at the mop sink outside by back door. Warning
- 22-37-4:Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Employee observed prepping food at a soiled triple sink filled with soiled dishes. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. 1. Wall soiled next to fryers kitchen. 2. Wall soiled behind cookline in the kitchen. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the handsink. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the food prep table next to cookline in the kitchen. Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employees observed dipping hands in a bucket of bleach and water, drying with paper towels, and returning to food prep. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 10 live roaches under clean utensil storage rack by triple sink in storage area. 2. 4 live roaches inside can opener at the food prep table in the kitchen. 3. 2 live roaches on floor by chest freezer in dry storage area. 4. One live on food prep table in kitchen. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee collecting money from customer wearing gloves and returned to packaging customer to go plates without Handwash. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pikliz (76F), cut lettuce (71F), cut tomato (71F), tostones (72F) at 11:00am, on food prep table under no temperature control for more than four hours per operator. Food prepped or portioned today. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pikliz (76F), cut lettuce (71F), cut tomato (71F), tostones (72F) at 11:00am, on food prep table under no temperature control for more than four hours per operator. Food prepped or portioned today. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink outside by back door. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on can opener blade in the kitchen. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 26 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 16 basic).