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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

4208 US 98 N, LAKELAND · Polk County

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. Observed on cook line counter where food are stored, manager removed wiping cloth solution.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior upper chute area. Manager cleaned interior of ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers in clean storage storage shelf.

1030 58 ST N, ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hws at kitchen entrance not easily accessible due to very small amount of space to access it, crowded by cookline equipment. I was only able to wash one hand at a time
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Last 90 days of oyster tags not dated. Discussed proper dating of oyster tags with operators.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on cook line stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sushi chef using hand wash sink to rinse sanitize cloth
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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5572 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. No date mark throughout establishment.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date mark throughout establishment.
No plan review submitted and approved sent all information to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark throughout establishment.
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Absurd two compartment sink thing used for wear washing, observed dish soap, scrubbers, and two buckets inside two compartment sink with soap and active dishes
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FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #289

2539 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD STE 8, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored next to clean dishes.operator removed employee beverage.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cardboard and a heavy accumulation of grease surrounding trash compactor.
Liquid waste leakage from trash compactor onto ground/dumpster pad.

391 34 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Located inside a reach-in deli cooler across from the cook line: raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw calimari (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); portioned macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding) Items were held overnight in the unit.
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. Dish machine not testing at minimum required concentration of chlorine. Unit was reran and retested at 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located at a glass door reach-in cooler across from the cook line: cooked sausage (56F - Cold Holding); cooked crab (55F - Cold Holding); muscles (54F - Cold Holding) Located at the cook line next to boiling water trays: cooked corn (60F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (61F - Cold Holding) Located in a reach-in deli cooler across from cook line: raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw calimari (55F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); portioned macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding) Items in the reach-in deli cooler remained overnight and a stop sale was issued. Corrective action was taken with the following items placed on ice and rechecked as follows: cooked sausage (32F - Cold Holding); cooked crab (32F - Cold Holding); muscles (32F - Cold Holding) Cooked potatos and corn previously on line were returned to walk-in cooler to cool.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prawns stored above cooked sausage in walk-in cooler. Operator relocated prawns for safe storage.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Indicated by dish machine not running at minimum level of chlorine concentration
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34266 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County

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. Sent operator form HR 5030-104
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips in truck.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in truck
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager working for food truck
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No licensing decal on vehicle.
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541 S COMBEE RD, LAKELAND · Polk County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bartender replaced towels

ELENA'S CUBAN CAFE

2246 E EDGEWOOD DR, LAKELAND · Polk County

Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Around window on service line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. operator removed.

OLE TAMPA CUBAN SHOP

4525 S FLORIDA AVE STE 31, LAKELAND · Polk County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on cardboard on chest freezer 1 dead on floor by soda boxes 1 dead on floor by three compartment sink Manager discarded cleaned and sanitized area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in filters
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board cut marks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler
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FLIGHTLINE CAFE AND CATERING

2073 US HIGHWAY 92, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apple at front counter, employee removed apple from display.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed on macaroni and cheese in walk in cooler, employee properly date marked from 8/2/26.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in stacked imperial ovens.

3695 INNOVATION DRIVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer next to the 1st booth Drive-thru window. Has accumulation of food debris on the bottom.

4006 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Ham 46F Pasta salad 46F The product was moved into the walk in freezer to drop the temperature to 41F
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The water was turned off from the valve. The manager turned the water on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stack of pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher.
Water leaking from the faucet. Hand washing sink at the front counter.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.
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SONIC DRIVE-IN 6669

5030 DAVE ROBBINS WAY, LAKELAND · Polk County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (50F - Cold Holding); smash beef patties (50F); sliced bacon (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the top/bottom reach in cooler next to the flat grill on the cook line. hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding); corn dogs (50F - Cold Holding); smash beef patties (50F); sliced bacon (50F - Cold Holding)
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor is soiled under the beverage syrup rack in the dry storage area across from the walk in cooler.
Light not functioning. Hood system above the flat grill on the cook line.

FUZZY'S TACO SHOP

3950 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Del Pasado black beans on the can good rack. The can was removed to be discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Corn elote 108F. Inside the steam table.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn elote108 F. The product was discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in the cook line reach in drawers the steak was relocated behind the steak.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled with black substance. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Can opener holder at the end of the prep table across from the can good rack is soiled.
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117 E LAKE AVE, SUITE # 102, AUBURNDALE · Polk County

Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

502 E MAIN ST, LAKELAND · Polk County

Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in rice in uncooked rice in walk-in cooler. operator moved up

TACOTOPIA FOOD TRUCK

547 E BRIDGERS AVE, AUBURNDALE · Polk County

No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee purchased proper chlorine.

14405 MONTE VISTA RD, GROVELAND · Lake County

Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -employee placed raw chicken into fryer, removed gloves then handled equipment, freezer door and fry bag without washing hands. Educated employee, hands were washed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hoses at triple sink -ice dispenser at drive thru soda machine
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. -by hot water tank
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire carts in cooking area -filters on hood suppression system are dusty -wall/caulking by triple sink
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3000 MARION COUNTY RD, WEIRSDALE · Lake County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef liver over cooked potatoes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ground beef 92f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Salad mix 56f, Cut tomato 55f, Cheese 55f ,Coleslaw 49f, Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -In kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -At side prep area.
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CLOCK RESTAURANT

2010 N MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Cheese 52F, tuna 47F, chicken 46F, beef 47F.

1225 BAREFOOT BLVD, BAREFOOT BAY · Brevard County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal patties over cooked lobster meat in walk in cooler, moved items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese pan on stove hot holding at 112f, increased heat to reheat. Reheated to 173f.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened no date, operator was not sure when it was opened, discarded.
Food stored on floor. Canned tomato sauce and coffee case on floor in pantry.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Operator cleaned after ice was covered.
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1860 US HWY 1, ROCKLEDGE · Brevard County

Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink hot water was not reaching 85F. Due to water heater pilot was off. Operator ignited the pilot to water heater. And now hand wash sink hot water is reaching above 85F
Equipment in poor repair. Broken door handle at make station 3 door reach in cooler door
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Steel wool scrubber at wok station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

1545 PALM BAY RD, MELBOURNE · Brevard County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta walk in cooler 65f cold holding from yesterday Operator discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pasta walk in cooler 5 lb. 65f cold holding from yesterday
Live, small flying insects found. 1 sm fly in kitchen
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. Gina
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside top of 2 microwave Microwave on cook line
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