Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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300 A1A BEACH BOULEVARD, ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH · St. Johns County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Person in charge ran through dish machine.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station by kitchen entrance used to dump ice.
- Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons on buffet presented lying down with handles and food contact portion mixed.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance Observed non food contact slicer soiled with food debris.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mops sink filled with dirty water. Person in charge inverted mops.
300 A1A BEACH BLVD, ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH · St. Johns County
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food on top shelf of double door reach in cooler. Person in charge disposed of food.
90 SHOPS BLVD UNIT 60, ST. JOHNS · St. Johns County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser end of splitter.
- Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At prep area on clean dish shelves, 3 plastic containers have melted edges.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.
- Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, multiple unwashed produce items stored over multiple ready to eat sauces.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, 3 bulk containers not labeled. Employee labeled.
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90 SHOPS BLVD UNIT 10, SAINT JOHNS · St. Johns County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in top section of flip top reach-in cooler at pass thru window, cut melon (45F - Cold Holding). Lid open on cooler.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler, flat of raw shell eggs on top shelf stored over multiple ready to eat items on bottom shelf. Employee moved eggs to walk-in cooler.
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line, employee cracked multiple shell eggs, changed gloves but did not wash hands before handling utensils and shredded cheese.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At dish area, hose bibb with red hose attached missing backflow preventer.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying.
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100-2 GATEWAY CIR, ST. JOHNS · St. Johns County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In triple door reach-in cooler, .1 container of corn beef dated 8/15- 12 days prior. Person in Charge discarded item.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, milk wash (54F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated item out for 3.5 hours. Ice added around container.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, plastic container stored in handwash sink. Person in Charge moved container.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At front counter reach-in cooler, ranch dressing prepared a couple days ago not dated. Person in Charge dated container.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line, bulk flour container not labeled. Person in Charge labeled container.
711 A1A BEACH BLVD, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed precooked pork date marked 8/3/26 and opened. Person in charge disposed of product.
345 BEACHWALK SHORE DR, SUITE #105, ST.JOHNS · St. Johns County
- Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm).
- Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof available for frozen salmon. Operator obtained letter stating all frozen seafood meets parasite destruction parameters.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At back kitchen, container identified as baking soda used to absorb odors, not labeled.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closers missing on both restroom doors.
- No copy of latest inspection report available. Person in Charge at start of inspection not able to provide last inspection report. Owner arrived during inspection, report available on his phone.
10870 US HWY 1 N STE 101-103, PONTE VEDRA BEACH · St. Johns County
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training documentation available.
- Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. In nigiri section of menu, white fish listed as red snapper. Establishment uses tilapia per employee. Also, on special roll section, rainbow roll, season roll, spark of love roll and lion king roll all list white tuna as ingredient. Establishment uses escolar, not notated on menu items.
2346 W BEAVER STREET, JACKSONVILLE · St. Johns County
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) next to hand wash sink. Operator added more water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made ranch dressing (45F-46F - Cold Holding) in small glass door reach-in cooler by POS. Operator stated it was out earlier. Operator will keep ranch in cooler to chill.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from hand wash sink.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under and around equipment and under mats.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above reach-in cooler in disrepair. Insulation showing.
301 HARRISON AVE, PANAMA CITY · Bay County
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line.
- Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container on the cook line. Head cook placed label on the salt container.
1219 OHIO AVE UNIT C, LYNN HAVEN · Bay County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked noodles stored under raw beef in walk in cooler.
- Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a live frog jumping out of a can containing oil being used for cooking.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Cooked chicken being placed in direct contact with reused cardboard boxes lids that previously contained raw chicken at the time of inspection. Oil used to cook rice had a living frog that jumped out of it at the time of inspection. Approximately 80 cups of rice was cooked with the oil previously mentioned.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several containers and utensils stored in handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed items at the time of inspection.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
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606 COMMERCE DR, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
6501 N DAVIS HWY, PENSACOLA · Escambia County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in reach-in cooler by breading station at 48f in cooler from night before. Sliced tomatoes at 54f for an undetermined amount of time. See stop sale.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken in reach-in cooler by breading station at 48f in cooler from night before. Sliced tomatoes at 54f for an undetermined amount of time.
- Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler by breading station gaskets are coming apart from door.
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler under grill has standing water at the bottom.
6604 N DAVIS HWY, PENSACOLA · Escambia County
- Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed vacuum packaged salmon in walk-in cooler and freezer. Salmon is vacuum packaged on premises without HAACP and Process Waiver.
- No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator unable to provide proof of parasite destruction for salmon served raw or under cooked.
- Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed salmon in reduced oxygen packaged bags in walk-in cooler and freezer. Per prep cook, salmon is thawed and portioned prior to vacuum sealing. See stop sale.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink identified on plans in server area being used as dump sink.
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operators unable to provide proof of any training. Per operator, no new food handlers are under 60 days. This violation must be addressed by October 26th.
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51 AVE C, APALACHICOLA · Franklin County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooling chicken backs 68 F.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooling from last night Chicken backs 68 F
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board waitress station.
- 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. Left a copy.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish room area.
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53 MARKET ST, APALACHICOLA · Franklin County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
1777 GEORGIA ST, ALFORD · Jackson County
- No manager certificate provided upon callback.
3209 N MONROE ST, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator remaking sanitizer, confirmed test strips to recheck.
- Equipment in poor repair. Plastic food tote cracked with hole on bottom.
1459 CAPITAL CIR NW, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- Equipment in poor repair. Plastic shield in ice machine broken/cracked, one side disconnected from interior due to damage.
- Water leaking from pipe in walk in cooler.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Syrup pumps improperly stored.
6800 THOMASVILLE RD STE 103, TALLAHASSEE · Leon County
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.