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209 S SUMMIT STREET, CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler: diced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (66F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mixes (59F - Cold Holding) inside for approximately three hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed ice on product.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black plastic grocery-like bag used to line hot well food pan containing rice.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 12 live moth-like insects inside two rubber containers filled with dried chili peppers. Observed approximately 4 live thin six legged crawling insects inside two rubber containers filled with dried chili peppers. Observed 2 live thin six legged crawling insects on floor of plastic storage shed, being used as dry storage, behind restaurant.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed approximately 12 live moth-like insects inside two rubber containers filled with dried chili peppers. Observed approximately 4 live thin six legged crawling insects inside two rubber containers filled with dried chili peppers. Observed rice in black plastic grocery bag inside steam well. Operator cannot confirm black plastic bag is food safe.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed food manager certification expired 5/24/26. Person in charge states she has appointment to retake managers exam.
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LE PETIT ATELIER

363 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 2-4, ATLANTIC BEACH · Duval County

Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 6 flying insects. 5 flying insects in mop sink area. 1 flying insect at front bar.

10916 ATLANTIC BLVD, SUITE 1, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water hose spigot with attached water hose on side of building
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ooked beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51-56F - Cold Holding); raw steak (51F - Cold Holding), all items stored in reach in cooler. Employee stated was in and out of unit all day. Ambient temperature at 42F with Inspectors thermometer. External unit ambient temperature reading 47F. Manager will lower temperature settings of unit

9520 REGENCY SQUARE BLVD N, JACKSONVILLE · Duval 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.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette stored on top of cooler
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in flip top cooler

SHANG HAI CHINESE RESTAURANT

2699 NE 35 ST, OCALA · Marion County

Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Male employee on cook line wiped hands on towel at wok station between every task rather than washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food with an expired license. Expired 6/1/2026.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Male employee cracked egg and stirred then touched towel and picked up utensil then removed cooked vegetables from wok without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Gray grocery tote holding cut broccoli in walk in cooler. Several rough and ridged areas in container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: pan of raw chicken on shelf over container of cut produce.
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4701 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA · Marion County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at the cook line, (next to oven): cream 44F, milk 44F, liquid eggs 50F, Manager moved to freezer, temperatures dropped to 38F. On cook line, make tables: cream 44F, milk 44F, liquid eggs 50F (moved to freezer, temperatures dropped to 38F), fish 38F, slaw 60F, cut tomatoes 59F and 56F, salsa with cooked onions 53F, oyster 52F, crab cakes 48F, lobster 49F, fish 51F, cooked scallops 48F, sauce with dairy 51F, tuna 47F, steak 48F, 48F and 47F, burgers 49F, pork chops 45F, chicken 44F, pasta 48F, cut tomatoes 51F, cheese 48F, vegetables 58F Stop sale. White sauce 51F manager add ice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler on cook line (make tables and standing cooler at the end of the cook line: slaw 60F, cut tomatoes 59F and 56F,salsa with cooked onions 53F, oyster 52F, crab cakes 48F, lobster 49F, fish 51F, cooked scallops 48F, sauce with dairy 51F, tuna 47F, steak 48F, 48F and 47F, burgers 49F, pork chops 45F, chicken 44F pasta 48F, cut tomatoes 51F, cheese 48F, vegetables 58F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at the bar used to dumped drinks.
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 training for any employee
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters.
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GATORS DOCKSIDE OCALA

3920 SW 42ND STREET STE 101, OCALA · Marion County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line, pork 46F, chicken 48F, boiled eggs 46F, cooked peppers 48F, grilled onions 49F, manager moved all items to freezer, per manager temperature at 11:00 were 41F and bellow. All food temperatures dropped to 39F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler on cook line, raw chicken stored above cooked pork, manager moved
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Female server dumped drinks and plates, immediately after moved food from service window, no hand washing occurred when changing task.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 124F, manager moved to stove and reheated to 165F.
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. For two employees
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FIRST WATCH #0222

3411 SW 36 TER #3, OCALA · Marion County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line, black beans 45F, ham 58F, manager moved to freezer, watermelon 76F at room temperature since 7:00am, will be discarded at 11:00. In Walk in cooler, thawing cart; hollandaise sauce 50F, turkey 50F-53F, Alfredo sauce 50F-52F, manager opened freezer door.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Male employee on cook line with two bracelets.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer on shelves and floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the server area, to go not inverted, Manager inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near cook line, manager discarded.
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CHINA LEE BUFFET

3933 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, OCALA · Marion County

Live, small flying insects found. Two flies in kitchen area.
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. Male employee in kitchen adjusted pants then continued to touch noodles without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler near back door: pan of raw beef on shelf over pan of cooked eggs. In reach in cooler at sushi bar: pan of raw tuna on shelf over fresh vegetables. In reach in make table on cook line: container of raw shell eggs on shelf over heavy cream. Manager moved all items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven on cook line has a build up of grease and food debris. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris at end of cook line. Can opener blade soiled with metal shavings.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Female employee drained a pan of food at the hand washing sink. Manager spoke to employee.
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3100 SW COLLEGE RD UNIT 3094, OCALA · Marion County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing spray foam gap filler stored on shelf directly beside seasonings near storage closet. Manager removed the chemical from the shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three packages of fish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging on shelf inside reach-in cooler in prep area. The fish is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the fish must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
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. Cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, and cheese inside top of refrigerated make-table missing time marks. Manager confirmed they are being held using Time as a Public Health Control and stated they were placed in the top of the make table at 11am, then added the proper date marks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwash sink at cookline.
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 kitchen and handling food without proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
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3100 SW COLLEGE RD #3097, OCALA · Marion County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and serving food to the public with an expired license. License expired 06/01/2026.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection after splitter added to mop sink. Manager removed the splitter during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat containing raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above pans containing cut onions and cut mushrooms. Manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted on menu or in restaurant for eggs offered undercooked. Manager printed and posted a consumer advisory during this inspection.
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 stated one new employee began working in kitchen a few weeks prior. Establishment has no proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
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15 NW 40TH AVE, OCALA · Marion County

Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line top of cooler below microwave.
Equipment in poor repair. Exterior of reach-in freezer rusted.

11 S LAKE ST, CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County

Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed over the counter medication and vitamins stored above reach in cooler cooler in kitchen. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge had employee remove product from above reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 filets of fish inside sealed vacuum packaged bags, bearing instructions to fully remove from bag, fully thawed. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small reach in cooler on cook line: fish (47F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding) cook stated cooler in temperature at 11. Person in charge called service and they immediately arrived to find filter heavily soiled. Person in charge had staff add ice to product.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in deep freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed deep freezer gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed plastic walk-in cooler door flaps soiled with black/green mold like substance.
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MOSEY`S DOWNTOWN

425 GRACE AVE, PANAMA CITY · Bay County

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in spray bottle located at the dry storage, not labeled.
Ceiling tile missing in womens restroom.
Ceiling, floors and walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Liquor and food walk in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple fans in kitchen with the presence of dust and food debris buildup.

26804 SR 247, BRANFORD · Suwannee County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Baked beans in walk-in-cooler at 44F prepared 8/14 and had been in the walk-in-cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked beans in walk-in-cooler at 44F prepared 8/14 and had been in the walk-in-cooler over night.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor of walk-in-freezer
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster with lid open
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk-in-cooler
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9929 170 TER STE 101, MC ALPIN · Suwannee County

Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed acceptable bacteriological report dated 1/25/2025
Food stored on floor. Soft drink syrup box and tray of juice in plastic bottles on floor in dry goods storage area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( grits). Handle removed from product.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by soft drink syrup boxes next to ice machine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in womens bathroom.

27687 US HWY 129, BRANFORD · Suwannee County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef Baria prepared 8/15 at 46F and kept in walk-in-cooler overnight
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on spigot outside restroom silo
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef Baria prepared 8/15 at 46F and kept in walk-in-cooler overnight
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No well water bacteriological report available
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Manager had can opener washed
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CHOW TYME GRILL & BUFFET RESTAURANT

6841 N 9 AVE, PENSACOLA · Escambia County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of windex stored on shelf over reach-in coolers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build-up in walk-in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Inside of walk-in freezer is damaged. Ice has gotten behind interior layer and is pushing wall out.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at thresholds of side and back doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In hibachi area, open bottle of water on prep table, and cup of water without lid on shelf on cook line. Operators removed drinks during inspection.
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513 N RICHARD JACKSON BLVD, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County

Plans submitted, not yet approved.

9952 HUTCHISON BLVD STE 200, PANAMA CITY BEACH · Bay County

Food stored on floor. Bottles of starry on floor. Manager removed items from floor during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on reach in cooler gasket area.

2438 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, PANAMA CITY · Bay County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to pancake station in cooking line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon sugar and flax seed streusel not labeled. Operator labeled items at the time of inspection.
Objectionable odors in warewashing area and kitchen entrance corridor.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from ceiling vents in cooking line and walk in cooler dripping into equipment.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on top of prep table in cooking line. Operator removed item at the time of inspection.
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FAZOLIS-PANAMA CITY

2219 MLK BLVD, PANAMA CITY · Bay County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs in hot holding well at 115Fat 11:46am. Holding hot for approximately 75 minutes. Operator reheated them, final temperature 177F at 11:51am.
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. Chlorine dishmachine not testing a minimum of 50ppm after multiple runs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta in pasta station 57F at 11:47am. Per operator, item in cooling unit for less than two hours. Item out on ice baths. At 12:20pm, pasta down to 39F.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops used to dispense Parmesan spice and grated Parmesan cheese with handles touching food items in walk in cooler.
Cutting boards in cook line have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
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