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TACO BELL #042971

5045 STATE HWY 100 E, PALM COAST · Flagler County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dump ice in hand wash sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on main line interior soiled with food debris.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor near front window under drink station. Operator cleaned up.

5115 N OCEAN SHORE BLVD, PALM COAST · Flagler County

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. Observed food items left out on time control no time stamp. Operator put time stamp on food items.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating is open and operating with an expired license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler flip top lamb (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler flip top longer than 4 hours lamb (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding)
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. Employee Aubrey on cook line training expired.
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TIKI HUT 2 N VILLAGE

2 N VILLAGE PKWY, PALM COAST · Flagler County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/26 operator only open and operating on weekends.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in deep freezer soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter covers soiled with grease build up.

RALPH'S CHIEFLAND

15 E RODGERS BLVD, CHIEFLAND · Levy County

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. Observed one food handler certificate expired
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reaching freezer, gaskets soiled with food particles
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Hand washing in prep area is next to meat slicer and a subject to splash from hand wash sink
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service takeout trays not inverted or protect. Employee inverted all the food trays

2525 N Young CHIEFLAND, CHIEFLAND · Levy County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham sandwiches in reach in cooler in kitchen at 48F prepared 8/21
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with an expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants dated June 1, 2026
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook on line wearing gloves, grabbed t-shirt and wipe face, then handled cooking equipment and serving plates, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Cook wearing gloves cracked raw shelled eggs then removed gloves and put on clean gloves without washing hands first. Discussed with Manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Potato salad prepare on 8/17 in walk-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham sandwiches in reach in cooler in kitchen at 48F prepared 8/21. Reach in cooler Ambient Temperature 42.8F
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CHINA 1 CHIEFLAND

2165 NW 11TH DRIVE, CHIEFLAND · Levy County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline handwash sink blocked by 5 gallon containers on floor. Manager moved containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels are front handwash sink . Manager placed towels at handwash sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezers
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth and cleanable

10 NE 1 ST, OCALA · Marion County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions and peppers 70F on cook line. Made more than four hours ago. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot box in main kitchen area: rice 101- 119. Chicken 109-120. Items in unit more than 4 hours, stop sale issued.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee in kitchen touched hat, shook hands then continued to pick up bags of meat without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Two live flies at front bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Roasted corn 36-72F placed in hot box two hours prior to reheat. Food is in a plastic container with lid closed
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LAKI'S RESTAURANT

3405 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA · Marion County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On cook line, pooled eggs for chicken breading stored above beef, manager moved and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line, ham 47F, cut lettuce 78F. In Walk in cooler, turkey placed near door 47F, manager moved all food to freezer, temperatures dropped to 42F.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. On cook line, female employee touched with bare hands dessert, also male employee cut tomatoes with bare hands, employee voluntarily discarded and started using gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in coolers on cook line and prep area, shelves with food residue, also some with mold like substance. Microwave on cook line interior heavily soiled with food residue.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to Walk in cooler
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3100 SW COLLEGE RD VC04C, OCALA · Marion County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler near front counter, Cold holding: slaw 46F and 47F, dessert 46F, cut lettuce 71F, cheese 47F all items are overnight products, last ambient temperature recorded at 10:00AM.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler near front counter, Cold holding: slaw 46F and 47F, dessert 46F, cut lettuce 71F, cheese 47F all items are overnight products, last ambient temperature recorded at 10:00AM.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near back door, manager secured.
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 near front counter, with an ambient air temperature of 47F, (Reach in cooler near front counter, Cold holding: slaw 46F and 47F, dessert 46F, cut lettuce 71F, cheese 47F all items are overnight products, last ambient temperature recorded at 10:00AM).

3394 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA · Marion County

Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on cook line, employee started wearing beard guard.

EMMA'S PATISSERIE AT EQUESTRIAN MANOR

8050 NW 17TH PLACE, OCALA · Marion County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Four guava and cream cheese danishes stored at front counter and held at room temperature with time marks of 6:27-10:27. They are indicated as being held using Time as a Public Health Control. The time is now 10:40.
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. One employee in kitchen handled his personal phone with gloved hands, then proceeded to handle plastic wrap and a knife without first washing hands and putting on new gloves. The employee washed hands before returning to handle clean equipment.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on shelf directly beside single-use pastry boxes below front counter. Manager removed the glass cleaner from the shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit. See stop sale. Four guava and cream cheese danishes stored at front counter and held at room temperature with time marks of 6:27-10:27. They are indicated as being held using Time as a Public Health Control. The time is now 10:40, stop sale issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. One employee washing sign holders in handwash sink at front counter. 2. Wiping cloth stored down inside handwash sink at front counter. An employee removed the cloth from the sink during this inspection.
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EQUESTRIAN MANOR BANQUET/PASTRY KITCHENS

8050 NW 17 PL, OCALA · Marion County

Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan containing two bags of fully-cooked turkey with date marks of 7/30-8/6 and 8/4-8/11. Both items have been removed from their original package.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly crawling on wall near walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that requires a Process Waiver and the establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver and HACCP plan from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Establishment is vacuum sealing Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods on-site. Establishment is performing cook-chill, sous vide, and storage of fish vacuum sealed on-site. Manager has already applied for the approval of three HACCP plans and they are currently awaiting approval, pending operator reply.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested plastic pans on clean dish rack.
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8050 NW 17 PL, OCALA · Marion 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. Fully-thawed reduced oxygen bag containing raw salmon on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated the fish is vacuum sealed while frozen on-site.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Box containing raw hamburger meat stored on shelf directly above pan containing raw pork and raw bacon inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw ground beef to a lower shelf during this inspection.
Live, small flying insects found. 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two flies crawling on wall in kitchen, near dish machine. 3. One fly flying in kitchen, near ice machines.
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Fully-thawed reduced oxygen bag containing raw salmon on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager stated the fish is vacuum sealed while frozen on-site. Stop sale issued.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1. Handwash sink near dish machine blocked by rolling cart. Manager moved the cart away during this inspection. 2. Handwash sink near three-compartment sink blocked by large trash can. Manager moved the trash can away during this inspection.
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7947 W HWY 40, OCALA · Marion County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available for chlorine used as sanitizer in three-compartment sink.
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. One employee working in food truck without proof she has been informed of her health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided an employee a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Basket of limes stored down inside handwash sink. An employee unblocked the sink during this inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Two small holes in floor.

BIG T'S TOP DAWGS

809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, OCALA · Marion County

No soap provided at handwash sink.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

NINIS MINIS & MORE

809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, OCALA · Marion County

No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for quat sanitizer.

1013 AMELIA PLAZA, FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County

Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live flying insect in kitchen area near triple sink and back door.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dining room at cabinet area near partitioned off area, spray bottle of multiple purpose cleaner and all purpose cleaner stored next to singlet service paper towels and wrapped chopsticks. Operator moved spray bottles.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, shredded carrots in plastic to go bags.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room on rack, one (1) can soy sauce and two (2) cans of bean sauces dented along seam of can.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, tubs of raw chicken stored over unwashed watermelon and ready to eat sauces. Also, in walk-in freezer on metal rack, multiple trays of raw chicken over raw beef and ready to eat cream cheese wontons.
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RESIDENCE INN AMELIA ISLAND

2301 SADLER ROAD, FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County

Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed hot food in ziploc bags on prep table fully closed. Inspector spoke with person in charge and bags were opened and put in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on bottom shelf of prep table with thermometers and other kitchen utensils. Employee moved cellphone.
Silverware/utensils/plates dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee wiping clean plates with cloth towel. Inspector spoke with employee.

LARRY'S GIANT SUBS OF FERNANDINA

474272 E SR 200, FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County

Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 10 footlong rolls on table at front line with mold-like substance growth. Food with mold-like substance must be thrown away and not used.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment currently open and operating with license that expired June 1, 2026.
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. Person in charge at time of inspection unable to provide employee training for four employees who have been employed longer than 60 days. She stated they had taken training online at EHandler but cant login to get certificates.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around nozzles on soda machine in lobby soiled with build up. Also, gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris/stained black or torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under tables and reach in coolers at front counter soiled with food debris.
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1824 REID ST, PALATKA · Putnam County

Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line handling raw beef and placing on grill then dunk hands in sanitizer solution and rub wiping cloth on back of hands. Discussed with operator and operator intervened and had employee switch sanitizer solution.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line steam table, beer cheese (107F - Hot Holding) operator placed back into microwave and reheated, beer cheese second temperature (176F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room soda dispenser nozzle has syrup residue build up.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Sandwich station reach in cooler bulk cheese bin with scoop handle in contact with the product.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket torn at bottom of door. Ice build up on floor of walk in freezer and on back wall under compressor.
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1116 SR 20, INTERLACHEN · Putnam County

Hand wash sink installed on wall closest to original location but not in exact spot. Updated plans have been submitted but not approved by plan review at time of inspection. New location of hand wash sink is reflected on new plans.
At time of follow up inspection plan review submission from 8/11/2026 on OnBase.

287 SR 207, EAST PALATKA · Putnam County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass display case warmer, hashbrowns (111F - Hot Holding) operator reheated, hashbrowns second temperature (167F - Hot Holding). Discussed time as public health control.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator switched storage levels.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable red cutting board on side of flip top reach in cooler with black residue staining.
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 proof of food handler training for sole food handling employee present during inspection.
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A LA CHINGADA MEXICAN FOOD

1010 REID ST, PALATKA · Putnam County

Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Burned on sticker on top plate of microwave.

860 A1A BCH BLVD, SAINT AUGUSTINE BEAC · St. Johns County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding); French toast mix (60F - Cold Holding) on cook line for three hours. Person in charge placed product in walk-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above ready to eat dressings in reach in cooler. Person in charge placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three live flying insects in kitchen Observed two live flying insects at bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed house made sauce with fresh garlic and honey date marked 8/14 in reach in cooler. Person in charge disposed of product. Observed Creole gravy dated 8/11 in walk-in cooler. Person in charge disposed of product.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the dinner menu with everything seared tuna missing the disclosure asterisk.
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VICTORIAN HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST

11 CADIZ ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County

Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Staffs certificates are expired.

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