CHERRY'S SEAFOOD & STEAK
408 N MAIN ST · TRENTON · Gilchrist County · FL 32693
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee at cookline slicing tomatoes for sandwiches. Employee is touching tomato with bare hand. Inspector instructed employee to use tomato for cooking and ensure it heats to 145F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing grill cleaner and two aerosol cans containing bug poison stored on top of canned goods rack above cans of food. Employee removed all chemicals from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Four employees working without a certified food manager present. Inspector observed all four employees handling food during this inspection. Certified food manager, Jeff, arrived at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No handwash sign posted in restroom near bar. 2. No towels available at handwash sink in outdoor bar area.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. One new employee cutting vegetables in kitchen. Employee does not have proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided person in charge with copy of the health reporting agreement during this inspection.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate for Taylor D. expired on 11/06/2024. 2. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate for Cydney W. expired on 12/02/2024. 3. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate for Elmer T. expired on 01/09/2025. 4. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate for Gage B. expired on 01/09/2025.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle stored down inside bin of sugar in server station. Employee removed cup from bin during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter in server station.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged frozen steak thawing on counter at room temperature. Steaks are still frozen. Inspector had employee move steak to the cooler to continue to thaw under refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling in kitchen near cookline soiled with dust. 2. Air vent and ceiling tile in server station soiled with dust. 3. Wall in back of kitchen behind pizza oven soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Constant drip and standing water inside black reach-in cooler in outdoor bar area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:48 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.