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100 LIVE OAKS BLVD · CASSELBERRY · Seminole County · FL 32707
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-41-4High 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. -tested 2x, 0ppm **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -License expired 04/01/2024, operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef over krab in walk-in freezer **Warning**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef over raw shrimp in walk-in freezer **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -all sushi portions stored on buffet less than 2 hours are above 41F, operator placed under Time As Public Health Control -boiled eggs 57F, per operator stored on buffet less than 1 hour, operator placed under Time As Public Health Control -Raw beef 51F, raw chicken 50F, raw shrimp 51F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sushi rice 107F, per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed foods under Time As Public Health Control -cooked clams 112F, teriyaki chicken 100F, Fries 112F, per all foods operator stored on buffet less than 30 minutes, operator placed foods under Time As Public Health Control **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -black hose underneath shelf in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on roll top reach in cooler stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -employee restroom in kitchen -HWS at serve station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -Serve station – buffet line behind flat top **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -cold TCS foods on buffet **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 22
05-11-4Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -double glass door reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen, pulled towards front **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom in kitchen **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -In Sugar **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee earbuds and keys stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear kitchen door **Warning**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -Hand wash sink at buffet line -Hand wash sink in kitchen **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of cooked clams stored less than 6 inches above floor in walk-in freezer -bucket of watermelons stored on floor, operator relocated – oil jug stored on floor in kitchen, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk- in freezer **Warning**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -Tongs on grill handle **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk-in freezer **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -glass door reach in cooler **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS at service station -sign states hand wash only **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled **Warning**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -tools stored above foods on dry storage shelves **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -employee thawing frozen shrimp in standing water, operator placed under continuously flowing cold water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -prep sink faucet and handle leaking **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. – Sugar not labeled by common name in soda and tea area **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:49 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.