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RED TIKI BAR AND GRILL

7361 46 AVE N, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can red and green pepper strips with sharp dent in seam
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm, retested at 200PPM) Operator diluted solution.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half behind bar almost empty not dated marked, operator could not determine when it had been opened. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on prep line
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QUAN NGON BISTRO

6129 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County

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. Was 0 ppm changed bucket
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler across from cook line sticky rice patties (64F - Cold Holding) On plate top of deli cooler fill line. Stop sale made at 8:00am.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Deli cooler across from cook line sticky rice patties (64F - Cold Holding) On plate top of deli cooler fill line. Stop sale made at 8:00am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line Pork (121F - Hot Holding)
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/. During walk-through of revise plans observed old ladies room removed and now has three door reach in freezer with dry storage rack and two door walk-in cooler added her last plan dated in June are not accurate and do not reflect all food surface equipment. Outside of back door walk in cooler not on plans.
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PACIFIC COUNTER

660 CENTRAL AVE, SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Live, small flying insects found Approximately 16 live flies. 1 fly landing on front counter of cold holding serving cooler. 1 fly on wall in back prep area. 2 flies landing on post of sneeze guard of front cooler counter. 1 fly landing front counter by sushi rice. 1 fly flying above self serve drink dispensers pans in dinning room. 2 flies landing on napkin dispenser by front door. 1 fly inside cabinet of self serve ice machine in dinning room 2 flies observed flying by cabinet that stores chemicals and clean linen by bathrooms. 2 flies flying above reach in cooler at front counter. 2 flies flying over front trash receptacle. 1 fly flying around convection oven in back kitchen.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk-in-freezer and on racks in walk-in-freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all doors of front service cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board next to portioned sauce on front counter.
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SALEM'S FRESH EATS

1701 34 ST S, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front line.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located on the floor in front of dry storage area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute. Interior of ice chute at customer self service drink dispenser with black mold like substance at front counter.

260 1 AVE S STE 100, ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County

Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu is missing asterisk on Nigiri and Sashimi portion of menu. Manager marked printed menus with asterisk on menu during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of light red liquid substance stored across from three compartment sink. Spray bottle labeled as degreaser.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw salmon cut/portioned and wrapped in plastic wrap stored in double door reach in cooler. Not date marked.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Items discarded.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with dried food debris.
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AHILLY'S ICE CREAM SHOP

1464 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER · Pinellas County

Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment hanging on the mop sink . Employee labeled spray bottle
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front counter area and employee restroom . Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sinks
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled in kitchen . Employee labeled container
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away in the front counter area . Employee increased velocity
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MA MA DILOS DELI

93 S 1 ST, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Raw animal food stored over or with produce. Operator removed raw eggs from over produce.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Mary Dilorenzo Ernie Dilorenzo
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookie residues in reach in freezer

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - #36-117

3427 US 98 N, LAKELAND · Polk County

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) employee replaced empty chlorine container. Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Damaged food. Observed cracked eggs in container on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Spatula in sink on cook line. Employee removed spatula.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.
Damaged food. Observed cracked eggs in container on cook line.

CRACKER BARREL #189

4343 LAKELAND PARK DR, LAKELAND · Polk County

Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers in clean dish storage shelves, manager separated to air dry.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

EDDIE'S RESTAURANT

1524 3 ST SW, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at both handwashing sinks located in the kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler items- pasta, chicken, pork , and shrimp
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in and cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bag of salt, operator removed container.
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FERRARA PIZZA & PASTA

3020 LAMBERTON BLVD STE 101, ORLANDO · Orange County

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken on reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella 53F , discarded Sliced mozzarella 59F discarded , marinara 44F, chicken cutlet 47F , rechecked 40F Fresh mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding) kept cold holding for 2hrs in salad reach in cooler, rechecked after placed in freezer 40F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on hand sink located in pizza station. Operator replaced.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Broken handle in faucet by pizza station. Operator fixed with handle he had .
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CHEN'S DUCK AND DUMPLINGS

5125 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Duck 123F front counter dumpling station. The manager increased the temperature settings on the holding cabinet.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line wok station. The product was reversed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over containers of soy sauce. Inside the walk in cooler. The soy sauce was relocated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a black utility cart. In front of the walk in cooler. The cart was removed.
Unable to dispense soap provided at handwash sink. The soap was replaced with a hand soap.
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PALACE ITALIAN RESTAURANT SOUTHSIDE

4780 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee dried equipment with a cloth. We hand the employee to wash the dishes again and let them air dry.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to the beverage drink machine.
Food stored on floor. A case of cherry coke beverage syrup on the floor inside the beverage service station.

JIMMY JOHNS FLORIDA AVE

4128 FLORIDA AVE S, LAKELAND · Polk County

Food stored on floor. A case of tomatoes on the floor inside the walk in cooler.

FOGON CATRACHO RESTAURANT

621 MAGNOLIA AVE, AUBURNDALE · Polk County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over coleslaw in glass door unit . Employee moved raw meat.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor, employee removed from floor.

GASKINS BARBECUE & LOBSTER

1614 TOWN CENTER DR, LAKELAND · Polk 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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Email operator consumer advisory. Posted in dining room
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle front counter light blue liquid
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and drink stored on shelving in kitchen. Employee moved items

PIZZA HUT #4676

721 3 ST SW, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

2 of the four Lights not functioning over pizza oven.

1775 N BROADWAY, BARTOW · Polk County

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of solo plastic lids on the floor in the hallway in the dining room.

HIBACHI EXPRESS

348 HAVENDALE BLVD, AUBURNDALE · Polk County

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm), employee prime to comply.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut carrots in walk in cooler, employee moved raw chicken.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line, operator refilled paper towels.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel wool in sink, operator removed steel wool.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 87F on cook line. Operator removed from use.
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DENA'S PLACE DINER

4525 S FLORIDA AVE STE 28, LAKELAND · Polk County

Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cases of beverage syrup on the floor under the dry storage shelf. 2 buckets with butterball turkeys thawing on the floor in the room with the upright refrigerators.
Water leaking from faucet. At the 3 compartment sink.

125 W BAY ST, DAVENPORT · Polk County

Fish using a reduced oxygen method label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. 3 ROP salmon completely thawed, when label stated to keep frozen until time of use. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Commercial ROP salmon still in bags thawed, temping at 47F. Raw burgers held at 50F, cooked chicken held at 47F. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat rice, and pasta.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 25 raw burgers, turned grey indicating spoilage.
Live, small flying insects found 7 flying insects on and around prep sink in kitchen.
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303 NW 1 AVE, MULBERRY · Polk County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

SENDERO TROPICAL

741 N WABASH AVE, LAKELAND · Polk County

Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

614 CAGAN VIEW RD, CLERMONT · Lake County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispensers at soda machine in dining room
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -both front entry doors
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers -filters over fryers -underside of soda nozzles in dining room -speed racks
Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets are warped
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer on line
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2700 N WALDO RD, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (105F - Hot Holding); pork (125F - Hot Holding) items in hot cabinet at end of cooks line, manager stated they were currently hot holding. Meat placed back on smoker.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 3 flies flying in office inside kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow missing from hose Bibb at outside mop sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws in floor in shed, operator placed straws on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooks line soiled with grease.
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CLOCK RESTAURANT

2010 N MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE · Alachua 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. -Employee on cooks line touched glasses on face then started plating foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (48F - Cold Holding); tuna (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (45F - Cold Holding) items in flip top reach in cooler on cooks line, employee placed ice on items. Manager stated items were 41F or below 3 hours previous. coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) item in front counter reach in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over pork in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. All raw items placed below.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies flying in kitchen.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Orange multi surface cleaner over Togo boxes in dining room. Manager moved chemicals.
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