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900 MAIN ST, DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes 48F from overnight, see stop sale. Manager stated calling for service, no other tcs food being stored inside cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -diced tomatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fully cooked chicken wings 89F inside tabletop warmer across from fryers, less than 1 hour. Manager reheated to 165F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -commercially processed sausage inside cooler on cook line -feta cheese
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. -full service bar equipped with ice wells for scooping ice without a hand sink. Operator stated only using bar for temporary events, advised of requirement to have a reasonably located hand sink for full service bars.
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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN L518150

948 MASON AVE, DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County

Equipment in poor repair. -microwave door handle missing. -walk in cooler door missing interior metal panel.
Floor soiled/has accumulation grease and food debris under equipment at cookline.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -deep grout lines.

5TH ELEMENT INDIAN CATERING

1484 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County

Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -1 home depot bucket
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. -Staffing fee not on menu and contract
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Bathroom facility not clean. -walls soiled in employee restroom
Ceiling tile missing. -over walk in cooler
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SHORTYS BEACH CONCESSION YAYA BEACHSIDE BAR

1722 STATE AVE, HOLLY HILL · Volusia County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -ice inside container for snow cones
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw burger patties above cut tomatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -american cheese 45F at top section of cooler on cookline.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -carbon built up on small flat top
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bin with utensils inside basin of hand sink
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WHOLESALE SEAFOOD DIRECT

1425 TOMOKA FARMS RD P248, DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County

No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

BLUE STAR GRILL

23352 NW 186 AVE SITE 50, HIGH SPRING · Alachua County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed : butter packs on the wait station, 76°.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : a blue can of scrub free spray on the front line on a food use surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : slice cheese on the cook line over the chill/fill line, 47°. The cheese over the line was moved below uncovered until cooled. ALSO, at the wait station, butter packs 76°.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : 3 coke nozzles with build up. These were removed for cleaning.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a spatula in the cook line hand wash sink.
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WATERSHED RESTAURANT LLC

23591 NW 184 RD, HIGH SPRINGS · Alachua County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : multiple spray cleaners/sanitizers stored on food counter surfaces. All of these were moved to cleaning.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed : tong on the oven door protruding out. This was adjusted. The oven is not used.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the top of the dish wash machine has an accumulation of debris. ALSO, the bar soda gun holster has visible buildup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : co2 not secured outside, bulk and medium tanks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : un-lidded drink on the cook line next to clean dishes. The drink was moved to the lowest shelf.
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20303 N US HWY 441 UNIT 110, HIGH SPRINGS · Alachua County

Spray bottle/squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed : clear liquid in a squeeze bottle stored on the cleaning rack, not identified. The owner states this is collected rain water. This should be labeled.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed : the center drain pipe for the dipper well was not in place, water was just running down the drain.

18562 NW 237TH ST, HIGH SPRINGS · Alachua County

No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a choking. One was emailed.

2411 W US HWY 90, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle for drive thru tea machine.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of make line warmer greasy.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in storage area dusty.
Food stored on floor. Case of flatbread stored on walk-in freezer floor.

YUM'S CHINESE RESTAURANT

295 NW COMMONS LOOP STE 109, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored over prepped broccoli in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated chicken prepared the previous morning.
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 current proof of employee food safety training.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of chicken thawing on kitchen prep table at room temperature.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Shelf beneath kitchen prep table.
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CEDAR RIVER SEAFOOD

1592 W US HWY 90, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

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 in dish area handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Last date not marked on oyster tags.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for oysters posted. Inspector provided operator with consumer advisory, manager posted consumer advisory.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep counter across from cook line. Manager removed phone during inspection.
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CULVER'S LAKE CITY

394 NW COMMONS LOOP, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning supplies stored next to single service wraps. Manager placed boxes of scrub pads in between cleaning supplies and wraps.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine in dish area.

143 SE HWY 349, OLD TOWN · Dixie County

Live, small flying insects found. Two flies in kitchen area
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using lavender scented chorine for three-compartment sink
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White refrigerator in dining area COLD HOLDING raw shelled eggs 58F; Cheese 56F; Flip-top make table cooler in kitchen Marinara Sauce 58F; Sausage 50F. All items had been in the refrigerator and flip-top make table cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White refrigerator in dining area COLD HOLDING raw shelled eggs 58F; Cheese 56F; Flip-top make table cooler in kitchen Marinara Sauce 58F; Sausage 50F All items had been in the refrigerator and flip-top make table cooler overnight
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine three-compartment sink
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JAX FISH SHRIMP AND CHICKEN

656 EDGEWOOD AVE, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed raw conch being served with no proof of parasite destruction.
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. Observed 10 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing label indicating to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen packaging stored in reach in cooler on cook line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap, windex, and chemical oven cleaner stored over ready to eat food items on wire rack shelving unit near walk-in cooler. Employee removed chemicals from shelving unit.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed salt stored in direct contact of inside of plastic to-go bag above chest freezer in kitchen. Employee moved salt to food-grade container.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burger patties stored with ready to eat fried food items in chest freezer near rear exit.
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11362 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 8, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pan of tuna, two packages buri with instructions to remove from packaging thawed with slit, or fully sealed not fully removed from packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seaweed salad in glass door reach in cooler at 50F. Observed unit door open, hard to close. Person in charge moved to other unit holding temperature.
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 handle personal phone then handle chicken without hand wash.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed fish lined with non food grade paper towels.
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7504 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 71f chicken patties 113f discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Under unit in walk on cooler
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice stored on top of Machine, moved

LARRY'S GIANT SUBS

8102 BLANDING BLVD STE 1, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used as a liner in the bottom of container of spinach in flip top reach in cooler at front counter. Employee removed the paper towel.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prepared jambalaya in deli reach-in cooler is dated 9/30. Today is 10/13. Employee voluntarily discarded the soup.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Fan guard on front counter microwave is missing the fan guard.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave with food debris.
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11406 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 4, JACKSONVILLE · Duval 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. Observed employee handle personal phone, then head of lettuce without hand wash. Spoke to employee who washed hands.
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. Observed employee handle washed lettuce head with bare hands.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in back kitchen. Person in charge inverted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed on several clean dishware items.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door.
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WAFFLE HOUSE #1289

334 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 tiny flies in rear of kitchen.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Establishment high temperature Dish machine water sanitizing water temperature 149° per Establishment digital device. Three compartment sink set up. Chlorine. 100 ppm.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching cheese. Prep line. Moved by manager.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of Drawer Cooler.
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KAZU SUSHI BURRITO

117 W ADAMS ST, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose bibb with no vacuum breaker outside back door present.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live fly in the kitchen near to the ice machine.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw tuna was stored over ready to eat edamame- not all products commercially packaged. Operator moved the tuna from above the edamame
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray can of household bug spray on shelf in prep area next to container of rice. Operator removed spray to properly store.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a total of 17 rodent droppings in the following areas: 3 droppings under cook line, 9 droppings on top of ice machine, 2 droppings under the double oven, 1 dropping in the office, 2 droppings under front serving line. Operator swept up droppings as we walked together.
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BUTLER BLVD CHICK-FIL-A

7147 PHILIPS HWY, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels towels at Hand Wash Sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand Wash Sinks.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance equipment on counters and shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Construction dust and debris on counters and shelves.

7159 PHILIPS HWY STE 3, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , degreaser , by tomatoes.Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels towels at Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to seal chest freezer lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Single service items stored under plumbing.
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SPICES CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

4838 HIGHWAY AVE, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 117-131F stored in steam table by secondary expo window. Person in charge stated food items were cooked and prepared earlier in day and placed in steam table 1.5 hours prior with no cooling in between. Food items were placed in oven for reheating. Mac and cheese, cooked greens, curry chicken (117-131F - Hot Holding)
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution in three compartment sink testing at 500+ppm. Person in charge drained some solution and added water. Solution now testing at 200ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed two bottled juices, Irish moss and sorrel, prepared on site with no date markings stored in reach in cooler on front line. Person in charge stated juices were prepared within past 3 days.
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/ Observed no certified food manager present with 4+ employees engaging in food preparation. Person in charge stated they are scheduled for certified food manager exam in coming weeks.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on wire rack near rear exit of prep kitchen.
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