Inspection Report

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2816F HWY 71 · MARIANNA · Jackson County · FL 32446

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3491530
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8852882
DBPR license4200529

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken stored inside raw chicken box in walk-in cooler.

#8High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed cooked chicken stored inside raw chicken box in walk-in cooler.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed krab salad 60F on buffet since 10:30am, pasta salad 58F on buffet since 10:30am per operator.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed krab salad 60F on buffet since 10:30am, pasta salad 58F on buffet since 10:30am per operator.

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at handwashing sink in beverage station.

#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no food with date marking.

#13Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed eight non-smooth ceiling tile in kitchen above prep areas.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tile in kitchen.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed frozen beef stored uncovered in walk-in freezer.

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp stored in sink of still water. Operator removed shrimp to cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.