GAUGING KITCHEN & BAR

111 W FORTUNE ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/28/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.ware-washing areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: no paper towels **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing for 3 employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10803230
2025-03-28
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 3/20/2025

High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
4
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon walk in cooler not removed from packaging see stop sale 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 on prep table on cooks line. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread boxes stored on floor walk in freezer Walk in cooler produce raw shelled eggs stored on floor in boxes. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed greens under washed bagged cabbage produce walk in cooler Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar area tested 2 times at 0 ppm discussed with operator to use back kitchen high temperature machine Warning
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon walk in cooler not removed from packaging see stop sale Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler underneath flat top grill See stop sale : cheese 69 held over night the flattop grill was not turned on Cold holding. Raw beef 47 f held in reach in cooler on cooks Line across from stone held overnight no temperatures take ambient air temperature 47 f Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at breakfast counter 58 f employee moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Stephanie 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/ 5 employees no food manager present Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.ware-washing areas 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. Missing for 3 employees Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ware washing area 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. Missing for 3 employees Warning
Food Inspector #10706057
2025-03-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 10/28/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in bar, service and kitchen area under equipment Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In service area
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Head of lettuce in reach in cooler spoiled, operator discarded.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies by trash in bar area, discussed with operator.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee replaced with new container. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar sink with items in it, operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Food Inspector #8776877
2024-10-28
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 3/18/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In service area and dry storage. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in old service area on side of kitchen side area used as storage. Employee removed it and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and drains under equipment at bar and in kitchen soiled with debris. Repeat Violation
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On clean rack in dish area
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Spray hose at 3 compartment sink leaking.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can artichokes hearts.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink by banquet area
Food Inspector #8518892
2024-03-18
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 10/10/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Service station and dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bar sinks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quat three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8518627
2023-10-10
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 10/5/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Service station and dish area Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bar sinks Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Moved to walk in cooler to cool down. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quat three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
Food Inspector #8375355
2023-10-05
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).