ROOM 1701 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

1701 W WATER AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/6/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk-in-freezer
  • 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. Observed long handle on scoop storage in salt. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Observed plastic containers stored inside hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 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
  • 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. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8887972
2025-03-06
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 9/12/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of large ice machine.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 49 F and sliced tomatoes 49 F. Inspector sugggested using time as a public health control form and deeper pans with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 88 F and cooked white 95 F. Operator placing on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of large ice machine and white large cutting boards and microwave soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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 Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8728827
2024-09-12
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 4/17/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the large ice machine/bin.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. In salt container.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef and frozen chicken sitting out at room temperature. Operator placing in walk-in-cooler
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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. Sliced tomatoes 45 F. Cut leafy greens 47 F. Suggested larger and deeper pan of ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator rinsing containers out at front kitchen hand sink
  • 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.
  • 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.
Food Inspector #8537338
2024-04-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 10/26/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil and box of plantains on floor in kitchen area
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 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.
Food Inspector #8350806
2023-10-26
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).