DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

GIRAFA'S SPORTS GRILL

5096 FOREST HILL BLVD STE #900

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10709639

  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk-in Cooler; Raw portioned chicken in same container with raw portioned beef Advised operator who fixed Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10709319

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucas Mendez Expired on 04/16/2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Same Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777791

  • 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. At Reach-in Cooler;Thawed fish in sealed vacuum packaging. Per Operator fish in sealed reduced oxygen package, with notification saying open before thawing, being thawed overnight without opening. See stop sale Warning
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Operator handled raw meat (beef)then handled clean utensils with cooked beans Advised operator who washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At Walk-in Freezer; Raw portioned chicken over sausages At Walk-in Freezer;Raw portioned pork over ready to eat yucca Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. At Reach-in Cooler;Thawed fish in sealed vacuum packaging. Per Operator fish in sealed reduced oxygen package, with notification saying open before thawing, being thawed overnight without opening. See stop sale Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Food Prep Area; Spray paint stored above clean utensils Advised operator who removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster Warning
  • 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. Emailed poster Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucas Mendez Expired on 04/16/2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche offered on menu, served with undercooked fish not identified Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8658782

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed or made available during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: License not displayed or made available during inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucas Mendez 4/16/19; expired 4/16/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Lucas Mendez 4/16/19; expired 4/16/24. Admin Complaint
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers ceviche; served raw and not identified as being raw. Advised Operator to identify raw item on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Menu offers ceviche; served raw and not identified as being raw. Advised Operator to identify raw item on menu. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547223

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed or made available during inspection. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At drink display walk-in cooler; milk stored on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At Interior walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved chicken below beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Drink display walk-in; milk (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Drink display walk-in; milk (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lucas Mendez 4/16/19; expired 4/16/24. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers ceviche; served raw and not identified as being raw. Advised Operator to identify raw item on menu. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376363

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. At the bar.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor on cook line. Explained Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hot dogs thawed at room temperature on cook line. ( still frozen solid ) employee moved hot dogs to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Fish oil omega 3 bottle stored over food on cook line. Cook removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over hot dogs, raw chicken over buns, raw beef over tomato paste in walk in freezer. Explained and showed him proper storage chart.