Inspector: 375458
Risk-Based Violations
Person in charge does not ensure active managerial control in the establishment as
evidenced by violations noted on the inspection report: Cold holding temperatures, cooling, consumer
advisory, hand washing, sanitization.
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Person in charge does not demonstrate knowledge of the food code and public health
principles as evidenced by having at least 1 priority violation on the inspection report, having no certified
food protection manager for the establishment, and is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions
relevant to their food operation.
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Kitchen - Raw fish stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler. COS, raw fish was moved to
the bottom of cooler.
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Kitchen- Uncovered container of raw fish placed in the reach-in cooler.
Kitchen - Old food residue encrusted on the interior cavity of the microwave.
Kitchen - Scented chlorine sanitizer, not indicated to be used for glassware/dishes/utensils
was set up for sanitizing cleaned items. COS, establishment provided correct chlorine sanitizer.
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Kitchen - Multiple foods made yesterday and placed in the reach in cooler, measured over
41*F after more than 6 hours of cooling: White rice 45-47*F, fish broth 51*F, black beans 62*F. COS, a stop
sale and release order was issued for this foods that were voluntarily discarded by management.
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Kitchen- Multiple food items prepared yesterday and placed in the cold top of the preparation
station measured over 41*F after more than 4 hours of cooling: sliced tomatoes 44*F; chopped lettuce
45*F. COS, see orders, a stop sale and release was issued for these items that were voluntarily discarded
by management during the inspection.
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Person in charge had some knowledge of employee health information that relates to food
borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food
employees.
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No documentation available to verify that food employees have been informed in a verifiable
manner of their responsibility to report related to food borne illness.
Food service - Raw tuna measured out of temperature at the display unit, 43*F. COS, tuna
was placed under proper refrigeration. Kitchen - Multiple food items measured out of temperature in the
reach in cooler preparation cold unit: tomato sauce 48*F, store-made garlic aioli 46*F. COS, see orders, a
stop sale and release order was issued for all items that were voluntarily discarded by management.
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Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be
consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation
not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) Pf
Observation: Kitchen - White rice, yellow rice and black beans made the previous day and stored in the
reach in cooler, were not date marked after more than 24 hours since made and stored. Kitchen - Soup
containers made the previous day and stored in the reach in freezer near the counter area, were not date
marked to reflect the day made and the day frozen as days 1 and 2 prior to freezing.
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Food Service- No consumer advisory reminder posted at point of sale, nor was there a
disclosure posted at the shellstock station (oysters, mussels, clams) indicating these items were live.
The food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea. A copy of the document,
Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, was provided via
email.
Kitchen - Food employee did not wash hands between washing utensils at the ware wash
sink, then handling clean utensils/equipment/food items, and leaving the area to return to work with open
foods. COS, employee washed hands and proper hand washing procedures were discussed with
management.
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Kitchen - No soap provided at hand sink. COS, soap was provided at hand sink during
inspection.
Kitchen - Bucket with detergent placed inside the hand sink. COS, container was removed
from basin. Food service - Hand wash sink basin blocked with large container. COS, container was
removed from hand sink.
Food service - No hot water available at hand sink by front fish display area. Until correction
has been made, employees must wash their hands at the hand sink near the band saw. The food
establishment has until the inspection report is delivered to make corrections so that hot water is available.
Failure to comply may result in administrative action, including but not limited to placing this area on a stop
use order until compliance is achieved. Hot water was verified on the day the report was delivered.
Retail - Sourdough by The Dough Lab did not have manufacturer information (name, city,
state, zip code) on the package label. COS, products were moved behind the counter until corrected by the
manufacturer.
Retail - Multiple bottles of Don Falcon's home-made 100% Organic Vinagre found in the
retail shelves was made by a cottage food vendor under cottage food restrictions and not an approved
source, with no valid food permit. COS, See orders, a stop sale and release was issued for these items that
were voluntarily discarded by management.
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Citation Description: Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the
container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the
tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90
calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its
tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the
consumer. 3-203.12 Pf
Observation: Food Service- Shellstock tags for clams, oysters, and mussels sold by the establishment not
maintained in chronological order and the date last shellstock was sold was not written on any of the tags.
No certified food protection manager available at the food establishment that cooks raw fish.
Good Retail Practice Violations
Kitchen- Boiled black beans were stored in an oversized, deep pot and the white rice was
overfilled in a container that was covered with aluminum, not allowing heat transfer to take place and cool
the products in the required time frame.
Kitchen- The food establishment does not have a thin stem probe thermometer to accurately
measure the internal temperature of the thin fish fillets cooked for customers. A thin stem probe
thermometer needs to be available by the next routine inspection.
Kitchen - Wet in use wiping cloth stored on food prep table, not held in sanitizer solution
between use.
Kitchen- No splashguard available between the hand sink and the preparation table near the
ware wash sink.
Kitchen - Single-use aluminum trays not inverted on shelf above the preparation table.
Kitchen- Black grime encrusted in a heavily scored cutting board used by the kitchen staff to
prepare food items. COS, See orders, a stop use and release order was issued for this cutting board that
was voluntarily discarded by management during the inspection.
Kitchen - Cold holding preparation unit housing cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, tomato sauce, and
store-made garlic aioli, was found in disrepair with an ambient temperature of 44*F and unable to maintain
time/temperature control for safety foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. See orders, A stop
use was issued for this unit. No temperature dependent food items may be placed in this unit until released
by an inspector.
Kitchen- Old food residue encrusted on the interior sides of all the compartments at the ware
wash sink where food utensils were being washed. COS, The ware wash sink was washed, set-up and all
utensils washed/rinsed/sanitized prior to use.
Kitchen, Food Service- No drain boards available to accommodate all soiled and cleaned
items accumulated during operating hours at both ware wash sinks.
Kitchen- Heavy accumulation of old food residue and grease deposits on the exterior sides of
the fryer, stove, and the walls near this equipment.
Outside grounds- Mop sink drains directly to the floor and has no drain line connected for the
waste water. The food establishment has 30 calendar days to make necessary corrections so that the mop
sink is properly plumbed. Failure to comply will result in a re-inspection required inspection summary being
issued. Food service - Heavy leak present at the drain line of the preparation sink when water is turned on.
Kitchen- No sink stoppers available to use at the ware wash sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize food
equipment and utensils. COS, sink stoppers were obtained during the inspection.
Retail - Employee unisex restroom door not self-closing.
Outside grounds - Dumpster lids open. COS, lids were closed by management.
Food Service- Mop stored directly on the floor, not allowing it to air dry.
Backroom - Heavily rusted panel where ice is made and pushed out from in the ice machine
box room. Missing stainless steel panel in the interior ceiling of the ice machine box room. No physical
barrier present on the floor to separate where the ice is deposited from the chute and where employees
stand with equipment to collect the ice for use. The food establishment has 14 calendar days to make all
above mentioned necessary corrections so that the ice is no longer exposed to potential contamination.
Failure to comply may result in administrative action, including but not limited to, placing the ice box room
on a stop use order until compliance is achieved.
Backroom - Green mold-like grime encrusted on interior walls and ceiling of ice machine box
room where shaved ice is made. COS, ice machine was cleaned during the second day of inspection.
Food Service- Food employee personal food/bottles placed on preparation table near the
tenderizer where seafood is processed for customers.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and
temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved source.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time
and temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Comments:
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STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
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Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.