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FIRST WATCH 129

1414 N MILLS AVE STE 180, ORLANDO · Orange County

Live, small flying insects found. Office area: 1 flying insect
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Joshua T.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Feta cheese, hard boiled eggs and Italian sausage in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator corrected.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid stored in managers office not labeled. Operator corrected.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal item and drink stored on shelves in dry storage areas next to POS station. Operator corrected.
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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

6324 INTERNATIONAL DR, ORLANDO · Orange County

Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./all employees Safestaff certificates missing date of birth.
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/manager Mark T certificate expired and unable to show the current certificate/other manager certificates available.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water/throughout the kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./79F, next to pasta pot/cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions./sink and surface 0ppm/bar sanitizing bucket/rechecked 700ppm/
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WHISPER CREEK KITCHEN

4040 CENTRAL FLORIDA PARKWAY, ORLANDO · Orange County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella,pimento and butter temping between 45F-48F per operator items were in make table overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella,pimento and butter temping between 45F-48F per operator items were in make table overnight
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Top right side of make table
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven at front line

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

501 N ORLANDO AVE B209, WINTER PARK · Orange County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with debris
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with sugar not labeled at dry storage area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both make tables at cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door

REGAL EAGLE SMOKEHOUSE

1776 AVENUE OF THE STARS, BAY LAKE · Orange County

Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.

LA CREPERIE DE PARIS

1830 AVENUE OF THE STARS #G, LAKE BUENA VISTA · Orange County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up surrounding shake nozzles. Small white cutting boards are stained. Residue build up on the crepe maker. Walk in cooler racks are soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine door is soiled. Ceiling is soiled with dust in the walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Interior of reach in cooler is soiled by the service window area.
Wall soiled with accumulated black substance at the three comp sink area.

CORNER CHOPHOUSE

558 W NEW ENGLAND AVE, WINTER PARK · Orange County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked mushrooms 47F per operator cooling from last night

7125 HOFFNER AVE STE 103, ORLANDO · Orange County

No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee food safety certification for Jafet
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops handle touching sugar
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Facility raise seating from 0 to 8 seats no seating change evaluation processed. Inspector provided seating change evaluation Repeat Violation. Operator working with orange County to fill seating change.

5612 CARDER RD UNIT 1C, ORLANDO · Orange County

Equipment in poor repair. Lid to deep freezer comes off hinges when lid is opened to freezer #0
Hole in or other damage to wall next to ice machine
Light not functioning properly to 2 lights before walk-in-cooler

PRICELESS BAR B QUE

2528 W COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO · Orange County

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. Operator has bleach not made for food contact surfaces
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

BEST CARIBBEAN FOOD

2741 S DIVISION AVE, VIN# 3285, ORLANDO · Orange County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of chest freezer

900 13 ST, SAINT CLOUD · Osceola County

Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on hotbox near entrance to warewashing area Same hotbox door does not close, operator has stepladder pushed against it to keep it closed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer across from three compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets and exteriors throughout Fan covers in walk in cooler Pipes on wall at end of cookline
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several throughout facility
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment throughout facility and under three compartment sink
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80 MICHAEL BLAKE BLVD, WINTER SPRINGS · Seminole County

Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Stuffed peppers in walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Fans in walk in freezer Hose to quat sanitizer Technician on site to fix
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield

761 E 3 AVE, NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving fryer area
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area

201 CHOLOKKA BLVD, MICANOPY · Alachua County

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside bottom of refrigerated make-table: chili (44F - Cooling Overnight); chili (47F - Cooling Overnight). Both pans of chili are date marked 10/11. An employee stated both pans of chili were cooked the day before and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. Both pans are covered and stacked on top of each other.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside bottom of refrigerated make-table: chili (44F - Cooling Overnight); chili (47F - Cooling Overnight). Both pans of chili are date marked 10/11. An employee stated both pans of chili were cooked the day before and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. Both pans are covered and stacked on top of each other. Stop sales issued.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside bottom of refrigerated make-table: chili (44F - Cooling Overnight); chili (47F - Cooling Overnight). Both pans of chili are date marked 10/11. An employee stated both pans of chili were cooked the day before and placed into the cooler to cool overnight. Both pans are covered and stacked on top of each other. Stop sales issued.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving below front counter soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink near three-compartment sink.
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BLUE HIGHWAY A PIZZERIA

204 N E HWY 441, MICANOPY · Alachua County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside top of refrigerated make-table: pizza sauce (44F - Cold Holding); mozzarella balls (47F - Cold Holding). An employee stated the pizza sauce and the mozzarella balls have been stored inside the cooler overnight and have not been removed. Stop sales issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. At room temperature on shelf at cookline: garlic butter (78F - Cold Holding). An employee stated the garlic butter was placed on the shelf at approximately 11am. Manager had an employee move the butter back into the cooler to cool to 41F. 2. Inside top of refrigerated make-table: zucchini (46F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (44F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (44F - Cold Holding); mozzarella balls (47F - Cold Holding). An employee stated the pizza sauce and the mozzarella balls have been stored inside the cooler overnight and have not been removed. Stop sales issued. Manager stated the other items were placed into the cooler from the walk-in cooler at 11am and began placing ice on the foods during this inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired on 08/05 has no proof of food handler training. Manager stated the employee does handle food and provided a copy of the health reporting agreement signed on 08/05.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked pans on clean dish rack.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving inside reach-in cooler in storage shed rusted.
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CITY FOOD HALL BAR/KITCHEN

150 NW 13 ST STE 10, GAINESVILLE · Alachua 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 the bar dish wash machine tested at 0 ppm. The unit was primed to no avail. There is 2x3 compartment sinks in their kitchen and a working chlorine sanitizer dish wash machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the first soda gun has a soiled nozzle and the area by the o-ring.
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. Observed : lack of proof of training for staff involved in food prep.
No certified food manager for establishment. 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 : lack of a currently employed Certified Food Manager.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed : the first soda gun lacks a drain waste line.
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CITY FOOD HALL #11

150 NW 13 ST, STE 10, GAINESVILLE · Alachua 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 : staff touched register display, small-ware handle and then deli paper to line a to go container.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : sesame chicken in the front counter glass display, 124°, this had been moved in and out of the display for service. Discussed 4 hour rule and turned thermostat up.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed lack of a probe thermometer.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed : popping pearls container used for sugar, no label.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : the choking poster was not visible. It was found under the register, and then posted.

CITY FOOD HALL #7-8

150 NW 13 ST STE 10, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink tested at 0 ppm for quaternary ammonia. A fresh jug was added and retested at 250 ppm for quaternary ammonia.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels in the restrooms. ALSO, no paper towels at the front line hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of soap at the front line hand wash sink.
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 : lack of any proof of a Certified Food Manager for this license.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water on the front line for this license.
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CITY FOOD HALL #9

150 NW 13 ST STE 10, GAINESVILLE · Alachua County

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : honey/lemon/pepper hot holding at 122°. This was reheated to 167° and the water bath was increased in volume.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the cook line flip top, slice cheese 50°, Bleu cheese crumble 50°. Items brought out before opening at 11:00. Items placed uncovered in the walk-in freezer for quicker cooling.
No certified food manager for establishment. 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 proof of a Certified Food Manager.
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. Observed lack of proof of any training.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed frost/ice building by the door and on the shelves, in the walk-in freezer.

808 S WALNUT ST, STARKE · Bradford County

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two chemical spray bottles of sanitizer over pineapple syrup. Operator moved spray bottles away from food product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black/green mold like substance on both soda machines, located at drive through and front counter. Black/green mold like substance is located on nozzles and in ice chutes.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon in a cup of water at drive through. Water temperature of water was 71 F. Operator removed spoon and water cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above cook line observed with dust and grease build up.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to mop sink.
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CEDAR RIVER SEAFOOD

900 S WALNUT ST, STARKE · Bradford County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger meat above cooked shrimp in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved the cooked shrimp above the raw burger meat.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired, 6/1/2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut green tomatoes at 47 F, this was held in the reach in cooler over night, raw chicken breast at 47 F, this was held in the reach in cooler over night, conch fritters at 47 F, this was held in the reach in cooler over night. Operator discarded cut green tomatoes, raw chicken breast and conch fritters. Inside countertop cooler, raw shrimp, scallops, clam strips 51 F at first temperature taken, second temperature was 39 F after operator iced the food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut green tomatoes at 47 F, this was held in the reach in cooler over night, raw chicken breast at 47 F, this was held in the reach in cooler over night, conch fritters at 47 F, this was held in the reach in cooler over night. Operator discarded cut green tomatoes, raw chicken breast and conch fritters.
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 in reach in cooler on server line, not date marked and was opened yesterday.
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279 W DUVAL ST, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter for mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from make line: ham (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated ham placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken.
Food stored on floor. Case of soda on floor across from soda box stand. Manager had employee place case of soda on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above broiler greasy. Outside of reach-in freezer next to fryers soiled with old grease.

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5451

3092 US 90, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

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 in wait station no date mark. Manager stated milk opened the previous morning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood area above cook line grill greasy.

2511 W US HWY 90 STE 101, LAKE CITY · Columbia County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from back part of cook line: scallops (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated scallops stored in cooler overnight.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over sauces in sushi area reach-in cooler. Manager placed fish on bottom shelf. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat krab in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager placed shrimp on bottom shelf.
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. Raw chicken stored over raw tuna in kitchen reach-in freezer. Manager placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line container with krab in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated shrimp placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved shrimp to the bottom half of reach-in cooler. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from back part of cook line: beef (51F - Cold Holding); noodles (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); scallops (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken, except the scallops were stored in cooler overnight. Scallops were discarded, bags of ice were placed on the other items.
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