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7900 S DIXIE HWY, WEST PALM 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.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in freezer light not working.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At soft serve machine. Operator placed thermometer into unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter hand sink.

MALAKOR THAI CAFE

425 25 ST, WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) not discarded at the end of the 4-hour period. At Sushi station; raw escolar/raw hamachi/raw tuna/raw salmon/krab/raw fish roe. At Flip top; cooked chicken /rehydrated rice noodles/bean sprouts/tofu/raw pork/raw beef. Operator stated items held using 4 hour TPHC option, since 10:30, not discarded as of 2:35. See stop sale. Advised Operator of proper TPHC use/requirements.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At upright double door reach in cooler; cabbage (55F - Ambient Cooling 1:45/47F 2:45). Operator stated cabbage cut at 10:30, did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At sushi low boy reach in cooler; raw tuna stored over ready to eat peeled oranges. Operator moved raw tuna to bottom shelf.
Non-food grade "thank you" bags used in direct contact with washed/cut ready to eat onions. Advised Operator to use only food-grade bags for food storage.
Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food containers in direct contact with raw fish/raw fish roe, cooked asparagus. Advised Operator to use only food-grade paper in contact with food.
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MCDONALD'S #34897

2755 S SR 7, WELLINGTON · 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. Observed employee touch face then prepared beverage no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
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 at drive thru window touch should section of shirt and pants then prepared beverage; no hand wash. Operator advised employee to wash hands.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee reporting agreement signed and is being utilized beyond the 1st 60 days for employees. Food safety training documents not signed/ completed otherwise for some employees employed over 60 days.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At glass door reach in cooler: cut lettuce (47F at 8:50am; 45F at 9:30am - Cooling) As per operator and label, cooling since 6:09am. At current rate of cooling, product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to quick chill.

MANHATTAN JOE'S PIZZERIA

5030 CHAMPION BLVD #G1A, BOCA RATON · 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 took cash from customer then used pizza wheel to cut pizza without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands in hand sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade visibly soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By pizza flip top hand sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza by the slice. Provided Time as Public Health Control form to operator. Operator began filling out form during inspection.
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THE AMERICAN GOURMET INC

257 S US HWY 1, TEQUESTA · Palm Beach County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); oper corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Can surface soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour in plastic containers Stored on floor in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in flour. Operator removed.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plastic container stored on floor near 3 compartment sink.

3 NATIVES YAMATO LLC

1200 YAMATO RD C5, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 3 flying insects in kitchen area landing on food services.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink not set up properly. Operator reset up sink.
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 and glasses then put gloves on and started to prepare food without washing hands first. Informed operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top left of microwave:; chicken (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo)58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (60F); corn (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (58F); tuna (48F - Cold Holding) Operator states foods not prepared or portioned today and food stored in the cooler over night. Food out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale
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 can, discarded gloves went to cooler grabbed food pulled up pants then put on gloves without washing hands. Informed operator of proper handwashing. Employee then washed hands and put on gloves.
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EL RINCONCITO COLOMBIANO # 2

9900 SOUTHERN BLVD, ROYAL PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line and prep area, cutting boards with cut marks no longer cleanable.

5030 CHAMPION BLVD STE G1D, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - cut cabbage (54-55F); pesto noodles (55-57F). Per operator items placed out less than 2 hours ago. Items not prepped or portioned today. Operator immediately placed items in ice bath to quick chill.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Front counter employee entered front counter, put on gloves and began preparing customer order without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Left alto sham - cooked chicken (110-120F - Hot Holding); cooked mushrooms (110-115F - Hot Holding). Per operator items holding less than 2 hours. Operator immediately moved items to oven. 10 minutes later, cooked chicken (176F); cooked mushrooms (184F).
Dented can present. 1 - #10 can coconut milk. See stop sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - cooked noodles - cooling 3 hours at 2:45pm (53-53F - Cooling) at 3:15pm 48-51F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Observed item covered. Operator uncovered item to continue cooling.
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SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI

5970 SW 18 ST STE E4, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Parasite destruction for wahoo not present only parasite destruction for salmon
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ceiling tiles not done Time extension till next unannounced inspection
Co tanks not secured. Time extension till next unannounced inspection

6885 SW 18 ST B7, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using paper towels as a food liner. Chef discarded paper towels
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table in front of handwashing sink chef moved table.
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. Manager filled out forms and employees signed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil at cook line in pan with water. Chef discarded water.

5400 DONALD ROSS ROAD, STE 100, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County

No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge-Joshua Cho
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator corrected.

THE PALMS AT POLO TRACE

13405 WHISTLER MOUNTAIN RD, DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar, expo and Cookline hand sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar, expo and Cookline hand sinks.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar, expo and Cookline hand sinks. Provided to operator to post.
Equipment in poor repair. Cookline grill drawer unit with loose gaskets.

5030 CHAMPION BLVD G1B, BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves and prepared customer salad without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - skewer chicken (115-116F - Hot Holding); chicken breast (115-157F - Hot Holding). Per operator item holding approximately 1 hours. Operator immediately increased heat to reheat to 165F. 10 minutes later skewer chicken (120-130F); chicken breast (125-175F).
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezers.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dry storage shelving and prep tables.
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289 SOUTH US HWY 1, TEQUESTA · Palm Beach County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed red substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labled sanitizer
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. Observed with new employees. I emailed operator form and he printed and employee signed .
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some grease on floor in rear kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone one cook line table . Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of potatoes on walkin refrigerator floor
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LILLY AT ARCADIA

3660 RCA BLVD, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At cook line raw shell eggs and butter not discarded at end of time posted on written procedures, operator products placed into walk in cooler to save for next day service, discussed with operator see stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw fish eggs stored on top of container of yogurt sauce, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entering kitchen from dining room and without washing hands employee engaged in preparing plates of food to take to customer, discussed with operator for employee to wash hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At cook line raw shell eggs and butter not discarded at end of time posted on written procedures, operator products placed into walk in cooler to save for next day service, discussed with operator see stop sale.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times 0ppm, Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
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HERNANDO HIDEAWAY SPORTS BAR

2404 N FLORIDA AVE, HERNANDO · Citrus County

Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 dead Beatles, under the table in the dining area. The operator cleaned up the Beatles and sanitized the area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.2 bottles not labeled in the kitchen by the 3 compartment sink. The operator labeled the bottles.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris Next to the 4 burner stove microwave has accumulation of food debris and grease. The operator clean the microwave.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Main Kitchen area Oven door handle soiled and food debris build up. Operator cleaned door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind the grill area wall grease build up. The operator cleaned the wall area behind the grill.
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GLORY DAYS LECANTO

3148 W NORVELL BRYANT HWY, LECANTO · Citrus County

Observed no employee with breads today. The operator order some beard guard.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old food labels on clean food containers
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line

ASHLEY'S AT SHRIMP LANDING

12645 W FORT ISLAND TRL, CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Grits and other cooked vegetables prepared on Sunday in reach in cooler

LITTLE CAESARS 1818-0010

6216 COMMERCIAL WAY, WEEKI WACHEE · Hernando County

Dented cans present. See stop sale. Can of sliced jalapeno heavily dented on the seal
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. Skylar
Insect control device installed over flour storage rack near back door of kitchen.
Food prep table with clean pan stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash across from walk in cooler.
Floor tiles in disrepair in 3 compartment sink area. Floor soiled between pizza oven and kitchen wall.

BEEF O BRADY'S RIDGE MANOR, LLC

31120 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef stored over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler drawers on cook line to the right of the grill. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Pork (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Provolone Cheese (50F - Cold Holding): Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the grill on the cook line. Items were removed and placed in walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. - Observed Sausage (46F - Cold Holding); Ham (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in pizza reach-in cooler across from pizza style oven. Operator started to remove products to move to walk-in for rapid cooling.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on rack with squeeze bottle sauces on cook line. Operator discarded.

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN

315 N ALEXANDER ST, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County

Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled towels on cook line being used to absorb extra grease. Discussed changing out every 4hours.
Stored food not covered. Container of cooked gizzards in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered

210 S KINGS AVE, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham and turkey held at 50F. Operator placed items in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 1 portion of thawed salmon in unopened ROP bag in flip top cooler. Operator removed from packaging.

SALEM'S FRESH EATS

2015 N 50TH STREET, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under dry storage shelf in kitchen. Employee eliminated,cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 12 ants on wall near tea machine. 3 ants on tea machine in kitchen. 5 ants on wall near coffee machine in kitchen. 2 live spiders next to soda boxes in kitchen. Employees eliminated,cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chicken wings 110 F, Per employee have been out for 10 minutes. Employee put in fryer to bring back to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets broken in reach in cooler on cooks line.
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6010 CR 579 UNIT A, SEFFNER · Hillsborough County

1 live roach on wet floor sign. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized.
3 dead roaches on flood in dining area. 1 dead roach on floor of cook line. Manager swept all up and cleaned and sanitized areas.
pipe was fixed and no water was leaking.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front doors to building have a gap.

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