Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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4925 PARK RIDGE BLVD, BOYTON BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 can pineapple chunks dented to seam of can in production kitchen.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. No Soap at hand sink by triple sink.
11681 49 N STE 1, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County
- Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. observed falafel made inside reach in freezer stored in grocery bags educated.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef liver under raw chicken in reach glass door. Employee moved
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Fabulous labeled during inspection
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board and can opener soiled
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951 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented #10 can of Mushroom pieces and stems observed with large dent on middle of can. Employee was informed and discarded when told.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paper boats stored on floor with paint supplies on top of them. Employee was informed and moved boats to proper shelf.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. (2) Items stored improperly in reach-in coolerA in upstairs kitchen area. Raw chicken observed over top of ready-to-eatA bread and raw pork. Employee was informed and moved items to proper shelves to prevent cross contamination. Raw eggs observed stored over ready-to-eatA bread. Employee was informed and moved eggs to proper shelf to avoid cross contamination.
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel seen as liner for cut onions on main cook line in reach-in cooler. Employee was informed and removed paper towels from container. Soiled Tupperware container stained with orange food residue used to scoop food seen on main prep line in main kitchen area.
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed (3) time/temperature control juices opened 10/4/26 days ago unlabeled with proper date marking. Employee was informed and added date marking when made aware of proper date marking practices.
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6000 GLADES RD SPACE 1008C, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County
- Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed large ice machine door hinges broken and repaired with zip ties in kitchen.
3100 75 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on clean dish rack stained and grooved
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -black moldlike substance in doorway of walk in freezer.
1225 AIRPORT PULLING RD S, NAPLES · Collier County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line counter pancake batter (77 F - Cold Holding), operator is using time as public health control for other food items and stated batter is also held in time but not listed on form. Operator added batter to Time as public health control form
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery store to go bag used to store Polish sausage in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to food grade container
- Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk, per operator opened 24 hours prior not date marked.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer inside large Frigidaire rch in freezer
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 cylinders by dish area and in dry storage area not secured
404 VILLAGE DR, POINCIANA · Polk County
- Live, small flying insects found. 8 flies in front server station. 5 flies on soda machine in front server station. 5 flies in bar area, flying around. 2 flies on liquor bottle. 2 flies on soda gun in bar. 23 flies in server station outside of kitchen, on walls, printer paper boxes, and door. 5 flies in soda bib station on the wall on right side of kitchen. 6 flies in dish pit, on wall and bucket with broken plate. Approximately 30 flies in back storage rooms, on boxes, walls, floors amd flying around.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
- 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.
- Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On left side of kitchen.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area under dish machine, and in rear storage room.
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6206 US HWY 98 N, LAKELAND · Polk County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cups in spices on spice rack in storage area.
- Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and French onion soup in walk in cooler.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Observed on hand sink splash guard, employee removed tongs.
5740 US 98 N, LAKELAND · Polk County
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed under fan housing.
- Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
1179 MALABAR RD NE, PALM BAY · Brevard County
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Single hose Bibb exterior of establishment near back door missing vacuum breaker.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink back of kitchen near ice maker missing paper towels, operator went and got some. Dispensing device doesnt fit the towels on hand, new ones ordered.
- Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled with syrup under drink machine for frozen drinks at the front counter.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles broken and missing in front of fryers closest to back of kitchen.
- Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door missing seal on lower half of opening edge.
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690 YAMATO RD STE 6, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came in from outside then began food preparation without washing hands. Informed operator of proper hand washing, employee then washed hands.
- Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes loading into dishwasher then clean without washing hands. Informed operator of proper hand washing, employee then washed hands.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seared tuna with middle still raw stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved and stored properly.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left flip top; cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) right flip top;; cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sausage patty (50F - Cold Holding) operator steaks items out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to walk in to quick chill. Not prepared or portioned today.
- Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dragged trash can then wiped counter with rag and then proceeded to touch clean utensils and containers with seasoning. Informed operator of proper hand washing, employee then washed hands.
6000 WEST GLADES RD #K104B, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee walked out of kiosk and hugged customer then returned to work without washing hands. Informed operator of proper hand washing.
- Establishment operating with no potable running water. This is a kiosk with a variance plan for portable hand wash sink. Hand wash sink was not plugged in or operating. Explained to operator that this sink most be plugged in and operational at all times. Operator plugged in and proved it was operational and provided potable water
- Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with hand, then prepared drinks without washing hands. Informed operator of proper hand washing.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (48F - Cold Holding) per operator out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to main kitchen walk in cooler to quick chill. Not prepared or portioned today.
- Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched floor and back of refrigerator then continued food preparation and drink preparation. Informed operator of proper hand washing.
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300 OCEAN AVE #6-7, MELBOURNE BEACH · Brevard County
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans peeled tomatoes
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna cooked yesterday.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by table pizza area
- Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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215 PALM BAY RD NE STE 169, MELBOURNE · Brevard 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. 7 tilapia
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at sushi bar ice machine.
- Ice buildup in reach-in deep freezer.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hot dogs and sliding glass cooler not segregated and mini candy bar in reach in freezer by cook line area
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior lid has heavy mold like substance build up, manager cleaned
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4355 NORFOLK PKWY, WEST MELBOURNE · Brevard County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and interior of reach in freezer has some food debris build up.
2199 7 AVE, VERO BEACH · Indian River County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 44-48f cold holding. In ice bath. In service for less than 1 hour. Advised to add more ice
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line
- Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in sugar bin and salt bin in dry storage
142 LAKE DR, PALM BEACH SHORES · Palm Beach County
- Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee preparing foods touched face and hat and continued to work with foods without washing hands; Employee washed hands;
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mahi mahi (49F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); halibut (49F); branzino (49F); burgers (49F - Cold Holding); filet mignion (49F); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); empanadas (49F - Cold Holding);in drawers at grill station food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature fir more than four hours; See Stop Sale
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mahi mahi (49F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); halibut (49F); branzino (49F); burgers (49F - Cold Holding); filet mignion (49F); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); empanadas (49F - Cold Holding);in drawers at grill station food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature fir more than four hours; See Stop Sale homemade tartar sauce (43-48F - Cold Holding) in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned+ today; food overstocked; food out if temperature fir approximately 1 hour; food moved in reach in freezer to quick chill;
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 30 live flies landing on clean, sanitized bowls at dishwasher area; Observed approximately 3 live flies in the dining room landing on the dining table and cooler at pizza station Operator started to clean drains;
- Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied-provided invoice
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3901 26 ST, VERO BEACH · Indian River County
- Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
9990 INTERNATIONAL DR, ORLANDO · Orange County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at server area blocked by tray
- Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink at ware wash
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up under griddles at cook line Gaskets on coolers at cook line have build up
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Stand in water in bottom of salad bar cooler
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in server area
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3100 N OCEAN DR, RIVIERA BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. wahoo served raw - unable to parasite destruction ; operator removed the crude wahoo from the menu and will reprint menu;
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and changing gloves without washing hands first to continue working with foods; Manager educated ; employee washed hands
- 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 chicken tenders not commercially packaged over boxes of burgers commercially packaged in walk-in freezer; stored properly
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sweet potatoes (56F - Cold Holding);in cooler #1 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today;food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sweet potatoes (56F - Cold Holding);in cooler #1 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today;food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale
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533 S HOWARD AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Vac breaker was installed before splitter. Operator misunderstood. Needs to be moved to after splitter. Discussed with operator.
- 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. -Discussed with operator. They are already ordering training books.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Self serve soda machine has black slimy substance inside nozzles.
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Several different unlabeled employee food items observed in walk in cooler.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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3100 N OCEAN DR, RIVIERA BEACH · Palm Beach County
- Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage and started to work with foods; operator educated ; employee washed hands;
- No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Fish and chicken - as per operator food quickly seared at 8 am and placed inside walk-in cooler to cool and took out food to finish cooking during g inspection; educated and emailed procedure; as per operator food will be cooked to required temperature ;
3101 PGA BLVD STE O-200, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County
- Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face with hand and after without washing hands employee resumed handling portioned raw salmon cups, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath buttermilk (48F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today, product held in ice bath for approximately 3 hours, discussed with operator who time marked product for time as a public health control.
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time as a public health control used for butter at cook line, product properly time marked with no written procedures. Discussed with operator and emailed form to be printed and filled.
16841 PERSIMMON BLVD W STE 1900, WESTLAKE · Palm Beach County
- Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket at walk in cooler door.
- Old labels stuck to clear food containers after cleaning and stored at cleaned utensil storage rack.
3011 W YAMATO RD STE A11, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County
- Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator corrected Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed glass door cooler shredded mozzarella (45F) operator. over to other refrigerator. 2) observed Flip top refrigerator: homemade tomato sauce (57F- cold holding). Operator stated left outside less than 2 hrs to make pizza pies. Educated operator to use time as public health control.
- 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. Operator didnt label pizza. Operator labeled from 12-4
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observe, rubbing alcohol above wrapped utensils to go. Operator removed
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. observe garbage can block in real kitchen hand sink.. Operator removed
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