NOVU AT PONCE
95 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Downtown
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
9
Basic
11
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Foam padding taped to edges of tables in kitchen
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of tomatoes on floor in kitchen
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on exterior of fryers
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On table next to oven
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Under wall mounted AC unit to prevent dripping on to steam table
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack on wall soiled Stained cutting boards. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar located in corner between dish machine and ice well with trash can in front of
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at bar, used as dump sink
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 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/. Kitchen has been completely remodeled and no longer match plans on file. Operator has been given Plan Review contact information and has not submitted plans. Administrative Complaint has been issued in prior inspections for failing to submit plans. Per operator high temp dish machine behind bar used for all ware washing, no additional triple sink present, only single prep sink located in kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Broken paper towel dispenser at hand sink in kitchen
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner bottle hanging next to coffee machine
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Electric deep fryer not located under hood Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 22 total violations (1 high priority, 9 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave oven has food debris buildup. Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean utensils in kitchen stored with food contact surfaces upright.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cream sauce in double door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind bar is blocked by beer cooler. Repeat Violation
- 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Kitchen has been completely remodeled and no longer match plans on file. Operator has been given Plan Review contact information and has not submitted plans. Administrative Complaint has been issued in prior inspections for failing to submit plans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand up reach in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on cook line has built up food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with grease. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind bar not landing on food or food contact surfaces. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind bar not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: License expired on 02/01/2024. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind bar blocked by ice bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
- 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/. Kitchen has undergone a remodel and no plans have been submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Kitchen has been reduced in size and equipment is has been move. Operator has not submitted plans to Plan Review. Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Residential stove and residential hood system in kitchen. No hood suppression system. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 cell phone stored on shelf above reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand up reach in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on cook line has built up food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with grease. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind bar not landing on food or food contact surfaces. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind bar not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind bar blocked by ice bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar used to dump ice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Hand wash sink in bar area used to rinse glasses. **Time Extended**
- 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/. Kitchen has undergone a remodel and no plans have been submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Residential stove and residential hood system in kitchen. No hood suppression system. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
11
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on storage shelf in kitchen. Manager removed and sanitized the area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager discarded. 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 cell phone stored on shelf above reach in cooler.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Flour and breading exposed to splash from draining of air conditioning unit.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand up reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on cook line has built up food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor of kitchen area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour and bread crumbs in kitchen not covered.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind bar not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked pasta in reach in cooler. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line: butter (73F - Cold Holding) In two door reach in cooler: cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); cream (45F - Cold Holding); marinara (45F - Cold Holding)
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sunscreen and bug spray stored above open bottles of wine.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind bar blocked by ice bin.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar used to dump ice.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar.
- 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/. Kitchen has undergone a remodel and no plans have been submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind bar.
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Residential stove and residential hood system in kitchen. No hood suppression system. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 24 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Cooking food grease on walls of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with cooking grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Cutting boards still have built up food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Cutting boards on reach in cooler still have food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
- 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/. Kitchen has undergone a remodel and no plan review on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Spoke with N'deye D. in Plan Review and no plans have been submitted as of this callback inspection report. Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Residential stove and residential hood system in place in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 phone above a food prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen preparing food with no beard guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Cooking food grease on walls of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with cooking grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Cutting boards still have built up food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
- 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/. Kitchen has undergone a remodel and no plan review on file. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Residential stove and residential hood system in place in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on a food prep table. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking beverages in a food prep 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. Employee phone above a food prep area. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen preparing food with no beard guard. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Cooking food grease on walls of kitchen. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has built up food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled with cooking grease. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Live roach on cutting board in kitchen. Employee killed, removed and sanitized the cutting board. Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution over 200 ppm chlorine. Corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store coking utensils. Repeat Violation 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/. Kitchen has undergone a remodel and no plan review on file. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink in kitchen unable to dispense paper towels. Employee stored paper towels next to hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site 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. Warning
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Residential stove and residential hood system in place in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).