BISTRO TOWERHOUSE Inspection – January 30, 2026

High Priority 1

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High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came from outside and start touching the tong in the cook line without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

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Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener.

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Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing inside employee restroom lower level. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#6Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates for 2 employees : Martin and Leandro working in the establishment for more than 60 days.

Basic 2

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Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted on rack. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak from dishwasher machine pipe.

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