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THE BUCCANEER RESTAURANT/THE BUCCANEER SHIP STORE

142 LAKE DR, PALM BEACH SHORES · Palm Beach County

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;
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
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;
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;
Clam/oyster tags not marked with last date served- advised to mark
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AMRIT OCEAN - TULA / AYRE / JEEVI / LALA

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;
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
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon over cheese cake in cooler at dessert station Stored properly
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
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Philly steak slices over whole muscle steak in walk-in cooler ; stored properly
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AMRIT OCEAN - BANQUET / TAAZA

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 ;

TAP 42 CRAFT KITCHEN AND BAR

3101 PGA BLVD STE O-200, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County

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.
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.
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.

MARCO'S PIZZA #8635

16841 PERSIMMON BLVD W STE 1900, WESTLAKE · Palm Beach County

Old labels stuck to clear food containers after cleaning and stored at cleaned utensil storage rack.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket at walk in cooler door.

LOMBARDO'S PIZZERIA

3011 W YAMATO RD STE A11, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

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.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observe, rubbing alcohol above wrapped utensils to go. Operator removed
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 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
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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3 NATIVES WESTLAKE

4901 SEMINOLE PRATT WHITNEY RD, WESTLAKE · Palm Beach County

Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal drink stored in reach in cooler on shelf with bread for the public. Operator removed.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on cutting board at reach in cooler in prep area. Operator discarded.

LA PICANA GRILL

3133 LAKE WORTH RD, PALM SPRINGS · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); garlic in mayo cilantro sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cream spread (47F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in prep area reach in cooler. Per operator, items held overnight. Operator discarded. 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. pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); garlic in mayo cilantro sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cream spread (47F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in prep area reach in cooler. Per operator, items held overnight. Operator discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed quarts of chicken soup not date marked at steam table area beverage cooler. Per employee, items prepped approximately 2 days ago.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by triple sink used to thaw raw beef. Operator removed.
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CARMELA COFFEE BAR

16881 PERSIMMON BLVD W #1400-1500, WESTLAKE · Palm Beach County

Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch pants either bare hands and then handle cups at the coffee maker without first handwashing.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee push glasses up on face with bare hands then donned new gloves immediately after without first hand washing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and a soiled spoon in hand sink basin at front counter. Operator removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer at dishmachine in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old "Sunday" label attached to lid stored clean at clean utensil rack above triple sink. Operator removed and placed lid to be rewashed.
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CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR

3011 YAMATO RD, SUITE A20, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 76F - Cold Holding) in iced bed melted . Operator stated less than 2.5 hrs and placed in refrigerator
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw smoked salmon in flip top cooker above turkey bacon in lower unit. Operator moved the cooked turkey bacon
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw bacon in reach in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken on lower shelf.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked potatoes at 10 am with 1 hour left (76F - Cooling) at 10:35 76F cooling due to operator leaving on rack. Operator placed in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator sent to dishwasher to be cleaned.
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CHICKEN SALAD CHICK

16881 PERSIMMON BLVD W UNIT 1000, WESTLAKE · Palm Beach County

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top cooler in kitchen.

1761 BANYAN CREEK CIRCLE NORTH, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....rice 44F in reach in cooler , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours . Manager removed food to coldest area at top shelf in reach in cooler .

THE BUNGALOW BAR & GRILL

511 NE 4TH ST, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County

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.

4486 N SUNCOAST BLVD, CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County

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 milk in reach in cooler. Operator dated.

707 NE HWY 19, CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County

No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep line reach in cooler in drive thru area

COPP WINERY AND BREWERY

7855 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in storage room in front bar area containing unopened single service products and unused equipment, 2 rodent droppings on the floor and 2 rodent droppings on storage shelf. Operator swept, mopped and sanitized the shelving unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by outdoor pizza oven. Operator placed paper towels near sink.
Fan guards soiled with mold-like substance in beer cooler.
Standing water in floor drain in outdoor pizza oven area next to hand wash sink. Did not observe employees walking through water pooled around drain as it is behind the pizza oven.
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area and near exit door in the dining area
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LOLLYGAGGERS SPORTS PUB AND GRILL

618 SE US HWY 19, CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. All ice in machine and bins at bar and soda dispenser
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Manager corrected shelves.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical in spray bottle at host stand
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. Randy expired in May 2026
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed contamination of ice in machine by water dripping directly from soiled area onto the ice. See stop sale.
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3073 ANDERSON SNOW RD, SPRING HILL · Hernando County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 bottles not labeled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guard in the walk in cooler is soiled with dust.

COLOMBIA QUE CHIMBA CAFE

3452 DELTONA BLVD, SPRING HILL · Hernando County

No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two reach in freezer, refrigerator, ice machine and dry storage racks in the storage room.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling in the dry storage room. The operator is now doing food preparation in the room.

CHICK FIL A FSU #4720

8465 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front service counter. Manager provided paper towels at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled built-up on door handles to thawing unit in back kitchen area.

WENDY'S PROPERTIES LLC

308 W BRANDON BLVD, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Reheating chili 153-170 F temped at 10:10. Employee stated started reheating at 8:07. Placed immediately in microwave to reheat to 165. employee reheated 184.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink 0ppm, employee remade quaternary ammonium 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior lid on ice machine
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers under prep line soiled
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232 N DALE MABRY, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan raw shell eggs stored over prepared mozzarella cheese sticks in reach in cooler at time of inspection
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with last date served at time of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee coke can on prep table next to kitchen equipment at time of inspection
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7410 N NEBRASKA AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked pasta 60 F, cooked lasagna 53 F, cooked cabbage 50 F, cooked gravy 48 F, cooked potatoes 55 F, per operator all items have been in walk in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked pasta 60 F, cooked lasagna 53 F, cooked cabbage 50 F, cooked gravy 48 F, cooked potatoes 55 F, per operator all items have been in walk in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with orange liquid on shelf over 3 compartment sink.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
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WENDY'S PROPERTIES LLC

1601 W BAKER ST, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County

Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At front counter hand sink by coffee station
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Floor by back prep table across from dish machine.
Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed employee rinse out yellow bottle and lid after being cleaned in dish washer.

2006 W REYNOLDS ST STE 1, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County

Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of births on certificates.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line or prep room hand sinks
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by kitchen entrance.

BEEF 'O' BRADY'S PALMA CEIA

2819 S MACDILL AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Larger prep reach in cooler in kitchen. Butter 52F, White shredded cheese 52. Smaller prep reach in cooler in kitchen. cut tomatoes 53F held too high in cooler. Operator stated that these items were in the reach in cooler since yesterday. See stop sale
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly observed in ware washing area. Discussed with operator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Larger prep reach in cooler in kitchen. Butter 52F, White shredded cheese 52. Smaller prep reach in cooler in kitchen. cut tomatoes 53F held too high in cooler. Operator stated that these items were in the reach in cooler since yesterday.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needs vac breaker on splitter. Operator had one and installed it.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quat in sanitizer bucket tested at 500 ppm. Discussed with operator.
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WHA GWAAN JAMAICA JAMAICA

13910 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Dish machine not yet fixed due to conflicting schedules with maintenance repair man. An "Out of order" sign has been posted to the dish machine. The three compartment sink is set up for sanitizing. Chlorine inside the three compartment sink is tested at 50 PPM and will used for all future sanitizing of food contact equipment until dish machine can be repaired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzles at bar area are soiled. Multiple boards inside establishment are soiled.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificates for all employees.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

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