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100 LIVE OAKS BLVD · CASSELBERRY · Seminole County · FL 32707
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
38 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 12
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -pizza sauce can dented
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -employee washed hands in hand sink, less than 10 seconds
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. -employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink no soap
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -dishes washed in 3 compartment sink not sanitized
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -Orthene
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw beef on speed rack in walk in cooler -raw beef stored with raw seafood in walk in cooler
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -live roaches in an amount too numerous to count in wood mount connecting 3 compartment sink used for dish washing, to wall -1 live roach in reach in cooler at cooks line -17 live roaches under rear slash guard at 3 compartment sink used for food prep outside of walk in units -25 live roaches on left side of splash guard where guard meets wall at 3 compartment sink for food prep outside walk in unit -11 roaches in box of bakery pan liner at 3 compartment sink for food prep outside of walk in units -3 live roaches in ceiling tile above right side of 3 compartment sink for food prep facing cooking equipment -2 live roaches in center holding bracket for storage shelf above 3 compartment sink facing cooking equipment -Live roaches in an amount too numerous to count under 3 compartment sink facing cooking equipment -2 live roaches in small prep table right of 3 compartment sink facing cooking equipment -40 live roaches under splash guard lip at back to back prep tables near 3 compartment sink used for dish washing -live roaches in an amount too numerous to count behind, under, and on top of back splash wall running along dish machine line -11 live roaches in cam unit above dish machine **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -roach dropping evident along all ceiling tile dividers throughout entirety of kitchen
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -noodles (45F – Cold Holding); noodles (45F – Cold Holding); wonton (44F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (45F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (45F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F – Cold Holding); raw shell egg (45F – Cold Holding); shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); shrimp (45F – Cold Holding)
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -noodles (45F – Cold Holding); noodles (45F – Cold Holding); wonton (44F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (45F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (45F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F – Cold Holding); raw shell egg (45F – Cold Holding); shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); shrimp (45F – Cold Holding)
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -sushi rice
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink
52-03-4Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board next to ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
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. -for some employees -provided blank copy of employee health reporting agreement
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 21
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -in bright red door storage room outside of kitchen
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -current license at time of inspection 2025, posted license 2024
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach from paper towel dispenser into hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink -1 dead roach under hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink -1 dead roach in lower right corner door anchor of reach in cooler left of coming equipment
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear screen door by mop sink **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -right side walk in cooler
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under kitchen equipment soiled with food and grease
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spatulas at hibachi station
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -in fire control room
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters accumulation of grease -walk in cooler fan covers -under kitchen equipment soiled with accumulation of food and grease**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. -screen door at mop sink in rear of kitchen
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -slow draining hand sink next to ice machine
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -bright red door storage room outside of kitchen -breaker box room in kitchen
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. -maintenance equipment stored on rack with food items, no adequate separation **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -thawed not under running water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -prep counters outside in dumpster area no longer in use
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. -water from dish machine drain line over flowing onto floor
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink faucet leaking -pipe under 3 compartment sink by walk in units leaking **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:35 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.