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ROK PRIME KOREAN BBQ RESTAURANT

1727 S FEDERAL HWY, BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed kimchi at walk in cooler made approximately 1 month ago per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cabbage (55F - Cold Holding); sweet soy marinade (oil and garlic) (48F - Cold Holding) Observed double panned at flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Advised operator to place products in freezer to quick chill.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground pork over raw pork belly at walk in cooler. Educated operator.
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 10ppm)
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.
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3335 NORTHLAKE BLVD STE 10, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County

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 - sushi rice; since 10:00 am; time marked;
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee coming from dry storage put gloves on and started to prepare food; manager educated ; employee washed hands;
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (50F - Cold Holding); surimi (52F - Hot Holding); escolar (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding)in sushi cooler at prep area in the kitchen; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food moved in a different cooler ; sprouts (50F - Cold Holding); cut pork (50F - Cold Holding); in cooler #1 at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food put in ice ;
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 leaving cook line, wiping gloved hands numerous times on the apron and returned to cook line and started to work with food; manager educated ; employee washed hands;
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and fish over coconut milk in cooler #2 at cook line ; stored properly
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ANA'S KILLER EMPANADAS

4256 NORTHLAKE BLVD, PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating for service actively preparing and selling food on expired license, discussed with manager to renew.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with manager who corrected to 100ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bin of uncooked rice bowl with no handle stored in rice, discussed with manager who removed bowl.

13900 S JOG RD #207, DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County

Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....water spray bottle, operator labeled .
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas....throughout kitchen
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage at throughout kitchen.

BERTHAS CAFETERIA

2550 SW 14 TER 6, PAHOKEE · Palm Beach County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot box: barbecue chicken (128F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 9am. At prep counter: cooked peppers (92F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat to 165+F.

DM BROTHERS TAQUIZASS LLC

1880 SMITH DR, NORTH PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County

Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes but not sanitizing; three compartment sink not set up; operator started to set up three compartment sink to properly do manual washing
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken bags stored with raw beef and sausage bags in the same container er in cooler at cook line; advised to store properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (47F - Cold Holding); beef (47F - Cold Holding)in one door glass cooler; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; cooler door not properly closed; food out if temperature for approximately 1 hour; food moved in different cooler;
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut vegetables in 2 door small cooler ; eggs moved to different cooler;
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed visibly soiled gloves and put new pair without washing hands first. Educated. Employee washed hands
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MCDONALD'S 4759

240 S US HWY 41, INVERNESS · Citrus County

Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment at front drive through, operator cleaned floor
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line- less than 50ppm, corrected to 100ppm
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine

3960 S. SUNCOAST BLVD, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS · Citrus County

Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room soiled with black mold-like substance. Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing under 3 compartment sink Floor soiled with grease/food debris next to flat top grill in kitchen and in back storage area.

JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS

1070 W MAIN ST, INVERNESS · Citrus County

Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Took temp at 10:45 am, reach in cooler in prep area- cappacuolo (45F - Cold Holding); Deli ham (45F - Cold Holding); provolone geese (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved to walk in cooler recheck cappacuolo 42F, ham 42F, provolone 43F. In drop in cooler at front counter- Shredded Lettuce (49 -cold holding );sliced tomatoes (49F- cold holding), operator says they are on time control, they will discard in 4 hours. No written plan.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 Flys under the 3 compartment sink 1 flys under the prep sink 14 fruit flies under the 3 compartment sink 2 Fruit flies under the prep cook sink
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of Safe Staff certificates for all employees.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large Speaker in front of hand washing sink near prep station Operator removed the speaker
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EL NUEVO RANCHITO

7335 SPRING HILL DR, SPRING HILL · Hernando County

Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touch head to put on the hat and started food preparation before washing hands. The employee stop and washed his hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener is soiled. The operator cleaned the can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A cart in front of the hand wash sink. The operator moved the cart.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. The employee put on a hair restraint.
Utensils in poor condition. 2 spatula. The operator discarded the 2 spatula.
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MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL #6624

12916 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County

Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under front hot/cold line area
Food stored on floor. Case of peppers in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.

2270 COMMERCIAL WAY, SPRING HILL · Hernando County

No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The hand sink at the front counter. Provided the operator with a handwashing sign.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. The sanitizer bucket at the front counter. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm); Sanitizer Bucket recheck (Chlorine 100ppm). The operator added more chlorine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the shelving unit on the left side of the bathrooms is soiled with debris.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. The one posted is from 2025.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

LA CREACION BAKERY

7385 SPRING HILL DR, SPRING HILL · Hernando County

Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink area.
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/. The operator submitted plans when they applied for the license, but did not submit them through plan review. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR-7005 form.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank in the office room not secured.

4031 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener being rusted.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a broken ceiling tiles in the kitchen near three compartment sink.

LITTLE CAESARS 640

9852 US HWY 301 S, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza held on time not time marked. Employee states its been there since 1:12pm, discussed time marking.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of sliced jalapenos on dry storage shelf.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee put rinse hands in 3 compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 compartment sink.
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904 BLOOMINGDALE AVE, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at make line, door falling off.

MCDIVOTS - WESTCHASE

10706 COUNTRYWAY BLVD, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over a container of coleslaw inside front line double door reach in cooler. Employee relocated eggs to an approved location at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. A container of sliced lemons are stored inside the ice bin at the bar area soda fountain. Employee removed containers of sliced lemons and a 1/2 gallon of ice at time of inspection.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. A container of sliced lemons are stored inside the ice bin at the bar area soda fountain. Employee removed containers of sliced lemons and a 1/2 gallon of ice at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon and hardware key stored inside handwashing sink next to back kitchen deli slicer.
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EDDIE & SAMS NY PIZZA

203 E TWIGGS ST, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw shells over vegetables walk in cooler. Employee moved the raw shell eggs away from the vegetables reach
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in glass cooler by three compartment sink Ambient air temperature 59F Cook chicken 51F chicken wings 49F milk 48F meat balls 53F held less than 4 hours owner moved all food to walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shelled eggs over cook chicken reach in glass cooler. Manager removed to proper storage
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Walk in cooler area bowl inside the sink manager moved
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in glass cooler mixed with restaurant foods employee separated
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MARINA'S PIZZA AND PASTA

12121 W LINEBAUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food stored on floor. One case of liquid butter stored on the floor next to back exit. Manager relocated liquid butter to an approved location at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One bottle of water and one open container stored on top of a shelf over front line reach in cooler and on prep table with a bag of bread. Manager removed both beverages to an approved location at time of inspection.

12117 W LINEBAUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed one employee clean floor near front line cook and handle phone for orders, then proceed to wear gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with employee to wash hands after every change of task and before handling food. Employee washed hands and wore new gloves at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. One bottle of sanitizer spray bottle and aerosol spray can stored on top of reach in beverage cooler located behind front line service station. Operator relocated sanitizer spray and aerosol spray to an approved location at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located at the exterior back of establishment adjacent to walk-in cooler for silver hose.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards throughout establishment are soiled. Interior of ice dispenser soiled with black mold like substance, located in soda fountain on front line cook.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a container for store and cut lettuce. Employee removed container at time of inspection to unblock sink.
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THAI STICKY RICE

3244 LITHIA PINECREST RD, STE 101, VALRICO · Hillsborough County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed celery in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored behind cooked chicken in flip top cooler. Operator rearranged correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Portioned, wrapped chicken stored over portioned, wrapped beef in reach in freezer. Operator moved chicken to walk in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in flip top cooler.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut cabbage stored in shopping bag. Operator placed in food bag.
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MCDONALDS #27983

12205 W LINEBAUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough 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. Chlorine tested at 0PPM due to low chlorine inside sanitizer container. Manager added more chlorine into container at time of inspection. Chlorine retested to 50PPM at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior nozzles of soda dispenser soiled in dining room area.

12211 W LINEBAUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed a blender at the three compartment sink but failed to sanitize after rinsing. Discussed with employee to follow all three steps in a three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid of a blender stored inside front service line handwashing sink. Employee removed lid at time of inspection.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Quaternary ammonia test strips are expired.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door is hard to open. Employees are required to use a hammer to pry open freezer door. Damage to the side of the freezer door, cause by hammer, insulation is exposed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

4006 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roach in an electrical box near kitchen. Manager remove, cleaned and sanitized area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on the cook line behind cooking equipment.
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PANERA BREAD (CAFE # 3356)

2909 JAMES REDMAN PKWY STE 113, PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by ladder. Manager moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black and pink debris on ice guard in ice machine.
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. Some training expired for 2 employees that are non managers
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracks in soup well cutting board
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed water droplets on glove boxes under paper towel dispenser at hand washing sink on end of make line across from soup warmer.

BALUKA BILLIARDS & LOUNGE

2072 BADLANDS DR, BRANDON · Hillsborough County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. inside of soda gun nozzle on short end of bar has slimy buildup inside.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Steven Russell, expired 1/15/2026

THE DAILY DOSE COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY LLC

201 E KENNEDY BLVD STE 216, TAMPA · Hillsborough County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 115F manager moved to oven to reheat
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs above the vegetables reach in cooler back kitchen. Manager moved to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut spinach 49F reach in cooler front counter area closest to kitchen entrance manager voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.red sanitizer bucket inside sink. Employee removed

XSCAPE RIVERVIEW 14

6135 VALLEYDALE DR, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves for food prep without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machines.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Paper blocking hand wash sink at front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chutes.
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3872 US HWY 301, RIVERVIEW · Hillsborough County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on wrong location of splitter. Discussed with manager where to place the vacuum breaker. Manager was not able to move vacuum breaker at time of inspection.
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 4+ employees working with no certified food manager food manager on site.
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/ assistant manager Brent B.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler.
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