CHILE VERDE
28th Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Ponce de Leon
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
24
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. Located in kitchen.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sour cream containers without handles stored inside MSG containers near three-compartment sink. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank located in bar area near women's restroom not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface to cover dough on cooks line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of cooking oil stored on floor near mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink near women's restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111. Employees Must Wash Hands.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled on floor fan in kitchen.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in coolers in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of five gallon sour cream containers in cooler near mop sink.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from flat-top grill on cooks line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. 50lb bag of rice stored in mop sink not covered.
- 32-02-4:Basic - Women's restroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed door.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Women's restroom located inside not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication pad stored in top of 6lb can of cheese sauce. Operator removed medication pad. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment from outside then touch clean utensils without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked tamales in direct contact with non food grade bag in cooler across from floor mixer.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Five gallon Home Depot container used to store food in cooler on cooks line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked lamb in cooler across from floor mixer. Raw pork ribs stored on top of bag of tamales in cooler across from floor mixer. Operator placed raw items on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From top of reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed in reach-in freezer. a. yogurt (51F - Cold Holding) b. cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line soiled with food debris between cracks.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area near women restroom. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
- 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 5/7/2025 revealed 24 total violations (6 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Containers and bowls used as scoops in rice, sugar Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several unsecured tanks in bathroom hallway
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fryer oil on floor in kitchen
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cooked meat in reach in cooler
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (92F - Hot Holding); white cheese sauce (92F - Hot Holding); green sauce (98F - Hot Holding) Employee reheated sauced on stove all above 190f Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored with clean spdishes in dish area Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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. All the prepared and raw meats in the reach in coolers on the cooks line. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine and in bathroom hallway - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer cooler gaskets and reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employees stating that all the food in the reach in coolers was made in the last 2 days but nothing is date marked Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
19
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine and in bathroom hallway
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches spread out on floor behind bar. 7 dead roaches behind reach in coolers next to cooks line in kitchen. 1 dead roach on food storage rack near reach in coolers at end of cooks line
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 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 hat hanging on mixer
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, beans, and oil on floor in kitchen
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/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. Beer cooler gaskets and reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored above food prep area
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat food on and with raw shell eggs in reach in cooler. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches inside crack of front bar 2 of which are carrying egg sacs. 2 live roaches near and in bar cart caster at bar. 2 live roaches in crack at bar on customer side one is carrying an egg sac.
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washing employee unsure of how to set up proper ppm sanitizer for wash rinse sanitize process.
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Employees stating that all the food in the reach in coolers was made in the last 2 days but nothing is date marked Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 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 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tank between ice machine and red in kitchen not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02-01-2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on prep table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple sour cream containers reused to store food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Alexandra Roberts Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Alexandra Roberts Admin Complaint
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Called and discussed with Plan Reviewer Ossian Brady. Plans were not submitted. 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/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Steam table added to dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: 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/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Steam table added to dining room. Called and discussed with Plan Reviewer Ossian Brady. Plans were not submitted. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 6/25/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
9
Basic
18
Total
31
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - All reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls without handles used as scoops in containers of food in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank between ice machine and red in kitchen not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02-01-2024. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind upright cooler on cooks line in kitchen. Employee discarded dead roach, clean and sanitized area. 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 phones on prep table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface 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. Scoop handle touching chips on table in kitchen. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages in cooler near ice machine. Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting onions without washing Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple sour cream containers reused to store food. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. From shelf in kitchen. 1. Brown sugar 2. Paprika 3. Panch Puran Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. From shelf in kitchen not labeled. 1. Brown sugar 2. Paprika 3. Panch Puran Container of salt on prep table not labeled. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored on prep table on cooks line. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shells stored above cooked potatoes and dough in upright refrigerator in kitchen. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From upright refrigerator on cooks line. Operator placed in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 1:20 p.m. 1. cooked diced chicken (48F - Cold Holding) 43f Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three-compartment sink. Discussed with employee that hand wash sink is only sink to wash hands. Warning
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Alexandra Roberts 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 in bar area near restroom. Warning
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Warning
- 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/. Second bar added in dining room opposite side of kitchen with three-compartment sink, and hand wash sink. Steam table added to dining room. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at in bar area near restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. 1. Shing 2. Alexie Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle near three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/25/2024 revealed 31 total violations (4 high priority, 9 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in the kitchen.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored inside a pan of cooked ground beef on cooks line.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks located at rear exit door and next to ice machine in kitchen not adequately secured.
- 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 phone on prep table on cooks line.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven stored on prep table on cooks line used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers doors on cooks line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple containers of sour cream buckets reused to store different food items in upright refrigerator near mop sink in kitchen.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Upright refrigerators near mop sink in kitchen. a. Pot of beans not covered b. Diced chicken not covered c. Cooked cauliflower d. Cream sauce
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above open pan of cooked diced chicken in upright cooler near mop sink in kitchen.
- 50-18-1:High Priority - Operating on a suspended license, not in compliance with Final Order. Establishment is open and operating on suspended license for the dates April 10-April 12, 2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. Employees are engaging in food preparation and serving food to customers in dining room. Admin Complaint
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Reading 0ppm. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee added quat sanitizer. Reading 150ppm Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked ribs in upright refrigerator near mop sink in kitchen.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated items were prepared at 12:00pm Buffet line at 12:50pm. Operator turned steam table temperature up. a. fried chicken (89F - Hot Holding); b. spaghetti (100F - Hot Holding); c. vegetable beef (91F - Hot Holding); d. hot dog (88F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen used more than 4 hours ago are soiled.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in employee restroom in rear of kitchen. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on side of hand wash sink in bar area containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen and at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve container without handle used as scoop in flour stored on bottom shelf of prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2023 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. 02-01-2024 **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 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 phone on prep table next to microwave oven on cooks line.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor in rear of kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of multiple sources cream containers in upright refrigerator.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing soiled dishes then touch clean utensil and pan on cooks line without washing hands. Employee placed soiled utensil and pan in three-compartment sink to re wash and sanitize. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-18-1:High Priority - Operating on a suspended license, not in compliance with Final Order. 03-25-2024, 03-27-24 Establishment is open and operating on a suspended license. Customers inside dining room consuming food. Admin Complaint
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Alexandra Roberts
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Silverware stored in bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen next to three-compartment sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on side of hand wash sink located in bar area containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
15
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen and at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve container without handle used as scoop in flour stored on bottom shelf of prep table. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 02-01-2023 Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to three-compartment sink is rusted. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of tortilla chips stored on floor at front counter. Two # cans of tomatoes and white beans are stored on floor used as a stand for a container of rice in kitchen. Case of beef tripe and container of sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen used more than 24 hours ago soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior at front counter have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board at front counter. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler not covered. a. Baked potatoes b. Diced onions Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in metal pot on bottom shelf of prep table removed from original packaging not labeled. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee working at cash register then place gloves on to prepare food without washing hands first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 02-01-2024. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top of raw pork ribs in walk-in cooler. Operator removed chicken from above ribs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front counter at 12:38pm a. cooked diced steak (47F - Cold Holding) 10 squeeze bottles of green chile with fresh garlic on tables in dining room. Operator discarded items. Discussed time as a public health control as an option. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container and plastic cover stored in bowl and covering hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter and next to three-compartment sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Walk-in cooler items prepared more than 24 hours ago. a. Baked potatoes b. Cooked Chicken c. Cooked pork d. Cooked beef Operator date-marked items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Alex Gonzales 01-04-2024 2. Gerven Nunez Acousta 01-02-2024 3. Tony Hernandez 01-02-2024 Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink hot water is 79f. Ran water for 5 minutes. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 25 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tanks next to ice machine in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets are being re used to store salsa - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tanks next to ice machine in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets are being re used to store salsa - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 20# hotel pan beef cooked 9/4(55F - Cold Holding); 20# hotel pan Pork cooked 9/4 (55F - Cold Holding), 20 cooked tamales 47f Cooked 8/30 - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: 20# beef cooked 9/10 56f Tamales cooked 9/8 48f **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. 20# hotel pan beef cooked 9/4(55F - Cold Holding); 20# hotel pan Pork cooked 9/4 (55F - Cold Holding), 20 cooked tamales 47f Cooked 8/30 - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: 20# beef cooked 9/10 56f Tamales cooked 9/8 48f Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tanks next to ice machine in kitchen
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on dry storage shelf in prep area of kitchen One dead roach in between coolers behind bar
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rubber spatula in sanitizer bucket at bar cracked and chipped
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in storage area
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets are being re used to store salsa
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 gallons milk expired august 18
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 20# hotel pan beef cooked 9/4(55F - Cold Holding); 20# hotel pan Pork cooked 9/4 (55F - Cold Holding), 20 cooked tamales 47f Cooked 8/30
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 20# hotel pan beef cooked 9/4(55F - Cold Holding); 20# hotel pan Pork cooked 9/4 (55F - Cold Holding), 20 cooked tamales 47f Cooked 8/30
- 01B-17-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. 2 gallons milk expired august 18, one is open and employees cannot determine when
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items removed from kitchen hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).