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2053 S TAMIAMI TRAIL
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone and keys stored on a food preparation table behind the host stand. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near clean sheet pans in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers on the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed feta cheese opened 1/21. The operator discarded the cheese. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed feta cheese opened 1/21. The operator discarded the cheese. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean equipment without changing gloves. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (123F - Hot Holding); cooked mashed potatoes (125F - Hot Holding) in the hot holding unit in the kitchen. The operator stated the potentially hazardous had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator reheated the macaroni and cheese (174F - Hot Holding); cooked mashed potatoes (188F - Hot Holding). Corrected On-Site
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit partially blocked by discarded cardboard boxes.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public near pancake mix in the prep area. The operator properly stored the employee food. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **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. Observed cooked rice (62F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the expo line on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been stored for approximately 3 hours. The operator stored the coleslaw and cheese on ice. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the expo line on the cook line. The operator placed the potentially hazardous foods on ice. Admin Complaint
- 35A-13-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
14
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. Observed thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the salmon. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public near pancake mix in the prep area. The operator properly stored the employee food. 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. Observed employee cell phones stored on a rack near clean utensils and dishware near the dish area. The operator properly stored the cell phones. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops used for butter at the front counter stored in 85F standing water. The operator removed the scoops from the standing water. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of multiple reach-in-coolers on the cook line.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed multiple quaternary sanitizer solution buckets at 0ppm. The operator replaced the sanitizer with a solution at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03C-44-5:High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw turkey sausage (125F - Cooking) after cooked and plated on the cook line. An employee recooked the turkey sausage to 165F. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed cooked pasta date marked 10/14 in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator discarded the pasta. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed the chlorine dishmachine solution at 0ppm. The operator replaced the empty container of solution. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed cooked pasta date marked 10/14 in the reach in cooler in the prep area. The operator discarded the pasta. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (62F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the expo line on the cook line. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (62F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the expo line on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been stored for approximately 3 hours. The operator stored the coleslaw and cheese on ice. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed whipped butter held at time for public health control with no time mark. The operator placed a time mark for the butter. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-13-4:Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 14 total violations (7 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a missing back flow preventer at the mop sink by the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low pressure in the mens room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ observed no certified manager on duty with four employees working . Certified food manager arrived before the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some food safety handling cards are copies. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone above the prep area across from the tilt skillet. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on the food containers. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hand wash sink at the end of the cook line with the water will turn off while washing hands. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed wrapped paper straws in the uni sex bathroom. Operator moved the paper towel to the dry storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar not labeled in the prep area. Warning
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a server rub her nose and failed to wash hands before picking up a gallon of milk. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw Chicken over marinade in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk (51F - Cold Holding); Butter (61F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (56F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (51F - Cold Holding); Butter (61F - Cold Holding); Raw fish (56F - Cold Holding) in the reach coolers. This is a repeat violation from Admin Complaint
- 07-08-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed butter packets on the tables between guests. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a missing back flow preventer at the mop sink by the three compartment sink. Warning
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low pressure in the mens room. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash on the cook line sink with a scrub in it. 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/ observed no certified manager on duty with four employees working . Certified food manager arrived before the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some food safety handling cards are copies. Warning
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure throughout the Restaurant. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 16 total violations (6 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the roll top door for the reach in cooler in disrepair at the end of the cook line.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use scoops stored in 115F standing water on the expo line. The operator increased the water temperature to 156F. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets on reach in coolers.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles at the end of the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the breading station.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) in the cold holding unit near the grill. The operator stated the above food products have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator moved the foods to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored on a shelf with food products near the host stand. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dish area. The operator provided the hand sink with paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in front of the mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Observed standing water in the mop sink area. **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 2023-07-11: Observed training for 5 employees. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/6/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator printed and displayed the license. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counter next to the coffee station. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees on the cook line with no beard guards. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in front of the mop sink. Warning
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in use scoop for mashed potatoes stored on top of lid. The operator placed a clean scoop inside of the mashed potatoes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler at the wait station. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to clean equipment in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented and rusted #10 can of tomato sauce in the dry storage area. Observed dented #10 can of peeled tomatoes in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the above food products. Warning
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pie in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the ready to eat pie. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw bacon in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw food products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Observed cooked chicken date marked 6/28. The operator discarded the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packets cold holding at 52F for longer than 4 hours. The operator discarded the butter packets. The operator was emailed time/temperature for public health control form. Observed sliced cheese cold holding at 49F in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator stated the cheese was held in the unit overnight. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (56F - Cold Holding); salsa (60F - Cold Holding). The operator stated the above products were placed in the cooler for less than 4 hours. The above products were put on ice. Observed butter packets cold holding at 52F for longer than 4 hours. The operator discarded the butter packets. The operator was emailed time/temperature for public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken** 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
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit blocked with cardboard boxes. The operator removed the boxes from the exit. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/6/2023 revealed 17 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).