ALMA RESTAURANT AND BAR
2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD STE B227
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over added storage area not smooth and easily cleanable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on storage shelf above mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 6 containers of oil stored on floor on service line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between. Cookline reachin coolers adjacent to oven Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 2 garage doors open with no air curtain installed on garage doors or at bar entrance or side door to lobby. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled and ripped tin foil on storage shelf adjacent to to walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on storage shelf under prep table on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed license renewed **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in front lobby used as a dump sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **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/. Observed an added room not on plans. Observed 2 garage door with no air curtain. Observed no air curtains at bar door to kitchen and not air curtain installed at kitchen exit to lobby 1) IF ESTABLISHMENT OPERATES WITH DOORS OPEN FROM INTERIOR TO EXTERIOR SEATING AN AIR CURTAIN WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FROM POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled in bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **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. Observed a grill press stored on prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over added storage area not smooth and easily cleanable Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on storage shelf above mop sink Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 6 containers of oil stored on floor on service line Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between. Cookline reachin coolers adjacent to oven Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed 2 garage doors open with no air curtain installed on garage doors or at bar entrance or side door to lobby. Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed soiled and ripped tin foil on storage shelf adjacent to to walk-in cooler Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on storage shelf under prep table on cookline Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies landing on white Frigidaire refrigerator, wall, and storage shelves in kitchen 1 fly landing on bar dish drying pad Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (55 - Cold Holding) on prep counter on cookline Observed employee place in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in front lobby used as a dump sink Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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/. Observed an added room not on plans. Observed 2 garage door with no air curtain. Observed no air curtains at bar door to kitchen and not air curtain installed at kitchen exit to lobby 1) IF ESTABLISHMENT OPERATES WITH DOORS OPEN FROM INTERIOR TO EXTERIOR SEATING AN AIR CURTAIN WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FROM POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled in bar area 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. Observed a grill press stored on prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of bulk oil stored on floor by three compartment sink .
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle, corrected, operator removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign at employee hand wash sink on bar.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with heavy grease build up.
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not working in walk in cooler.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line changing gloves with no hand washing between glove usage , corrected action taken , inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in employee hand wash sink on cooks line , corrected , employee removed bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).