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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3475727
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8786724
DBPR license3912760

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked beans in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in dining room. Employee eliminated and sanitized. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen and dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, potatoes and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safestaff expired 4-18-24 **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment on cooks. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach at computer in front of establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee sprite can on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk onions on floor in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Potatoes, beans, potatoes and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walks throughout kitchen and dry storage. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.