DARWIN EVOLUTIONARY CUISINE

4141 S TAMIAMI TRL #16

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530061

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle on the cook line between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 76F standing water. The operator removed the utensils from the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface behind the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread in the reach in freezer.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg whites stored over sauces in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the egg whites. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (57F - Cold Holding) outside of the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator stated the butter had been held for less than 1 hour. The operator placed the butter in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8594047

  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface behind the bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **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. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed no quaternary test kit available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8577087

  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self-closing device in disrepair at the rear exit. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface behind the bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **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/ Observed Darwin J Santa Maria 6/22/2017 through National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed the operator took the exam on 12/7/2023 still awaiting the results. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed the operator did not pass the food manager exam on 1/16/2024. The operator has scheduled to retake the exam on 2/1/2024. Time extension given per Eric Rodarte. **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. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed no quaternary test kit available. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8529834

  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self-closing device in disrepair at the rear exit. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface behind the bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **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/ Observed Darwin J Santa Maria 6/22/2017 through National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed the operator took the exam on 12/7/2023 still awaiting the results. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled with a black build up behind the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **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. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 46-04-4:- From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353188

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf with spices near the reach in freezer. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 69F standing water. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self-closing device in disrepair at the rear exit. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface behind the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink behind the bar. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
  • 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/ Observed Darwin J Santa Maria 6/22/2017 through National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled with a black build up behind the bar.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink behind the bar obstructed by a reach in freezer.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish area.
  • 46-04-4:Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.