TOWN HALL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1970 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee items stored with dry goods in the kitchen. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in 75F degree water. Operator emptied the water. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at the kitchen hand wash sink.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lid open. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles both inverted on the cook line. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of water in the reach in cooler. Operator moved the water. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fryer oil and cases of water and soap stored on the floor of the establishment.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the stovetop: Sausage (103F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator turned on the stovetop and started to reheat the sausage. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of glue and hand sanitizer stored next to and above food products in the kitchen. Operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black and rust build up on the can opener. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease build up on the roof pillar to the right of the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site
- 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed a wooden knife block in use.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a can opener with rust and black build up.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink with electrical equipment stored in it. Operator removed equipment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observe and grease build up on a roof pillar above the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food managers training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed no proof of manager training. 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. Observed no proof of food handlers employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Observed no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ladles in standing water on the cook line. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at any of the hand wash sinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observe and grease build up on a roof pillar above the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food managers training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **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. Observed no proof of food handlers employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ladles in standing water on the cook line. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at any of the hand wash sinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filter of the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observe and grease build up on a roof pillar above the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands in the triple sink due to the hand wash sink being inoperable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink broken at this time. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food managers training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **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. Observed no proof of food handlers employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/20/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
8
Basic
7
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on food prep areas. 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. Observed employee phones and glasses stored above food prep areas. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ladles in standing water on the cook line. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at any of the hand wash sinks. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filter of the cook line. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observe and grease build up on a roof pillar above the cook line. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of prescription medicine above the cook line. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a spray can of pesticide in the kitchen area. Operator removed can. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the kitchen counter: Ambient shell eggs (80F - Cold Holding); Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen cook line: Ambient shell eggs (80F - Cold Holding); Butter chips (80F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (72F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Observed on the cook line: Beef (100F - Hot Holding); Sausage (100F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs and put them on a heater. **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. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy to post. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands in the triple sink due to the hand wash sink being inoperable. Warning
- 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 vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink broken at this time. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink with a build up of trash in it. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of food managers training. 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. Observed no proof of food handlers employee training. 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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and email them more. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 8 intermediate, 7 basic).