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MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT

416 WEST CENTRAL AVE, LAKE WALES · Polk County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink located in laundry area red mop bucket on hand washing sink, operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Location at handwashing sink to the right of cash register, operator replaced paper towels.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Publix cream and half avocado in zip block bag on cook line and in the walk in cooler personal food in tupperware on shelf and Philadelphia cream cheese containers. Operator moved all items to employee bin.
Ceiling tile missing. In the dining area close to order here signs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under tea expo station, operator cleaned and sanitized area.
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HUNGRY HOWIES PIZZA #149

1144 NW 6 ST, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water on floor in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on pizza flip top unit, Employee removed towel from flip top unit.

2002 HWY 60 E, LAKE WALES · Polk County

Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher and frosty machine not functioning properly. 3 compartment sink was already up with proper strength 400 ppm. Work order number-79180868 submitted through portal
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer outside and reach in freezer cook line.
Light not functioning. In dining room

2432 SAND MINE RD, DAVENPORT · Polk County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler. Advised manager to rearrange cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to rice cookers blocked by dry food storage rack.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage bins.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On flip top unit.
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CHILI'S GRILL & BAR

23535 HWY 27 & THOMPSON NURSERY RD, LAKE WALES · Polk County

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line food residue in handwashing sink operator removed residue.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine ice Shute
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel half pans dish stored area by dishwasher, operator removed pans apart.

JOSIE'S EGG STATION

1625 SHEPHERD RD, LAKELAND · Polk County

Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed at front counter.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 6 live roaches in kitchen under dish machine chemical rack next to dish machine, 3 live roaches in oven stove top, 3 live roaches near small coke cola refrigerator on cook line,
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed burning candle in sink at front counter. Operator extinguished and removed candle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink in dish area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in upright unit next to coffee station.
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DAVENPORT DINER INC

40230 US 27 N #240, DAVENPORT · Polk County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by server station has fork and knife stored. Prep table hand sink has jug stored. Employees removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored inverted, with no protection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On top of ice machine.

FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS

23525 US HWY 27, LAKE WALES · Polk County

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at frying stations. Operator cleaned and sanitized area at the reach in cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on the box of Heinz ketchup packets and cell phone by single service items, operator removed items.
Food stored on floor. Box of beef patties is walk in cooler, operator removed from the floor.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice Shute at the soda dispenser location next to the side door entrance of the restaurant. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
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808 EAGLE RIDGE DR STE 606, LAKE WALES · Polk County

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In at the handwashing sink in back kitchen, operator replaced paper towels.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at front counter 98F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

ROYAL BREAKFAST BAR

913 6 ST NW, WINTER HAVEN · 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.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed at service station where condiments are stored.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor near exit door in kitchen.

322 4 ST NW, WINTER HAVEN · Polk County

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plate ware in hand sink in kitchen, operator moved plate ware.
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.

1129 CANAL ST, THE VILLAGES · Sumter County

Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. While prepping food Employee used personal phone after put it back into his pocket no hand wash and continued to touch clean utensils
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Wait staff drop the dirty dish without washing hand prepped beverages
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple Grooved Cutting boards
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine vents soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish machine area vent accumulation of grease dust
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NYPD PIZZERIA @ THE VILLAGES

4046 WEDGEWOOD LANE, THE VILLAGES · Sumter County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1 whole cheese pizza 78F 1 whole Pizzas 94F 1 whole pizza cheese102 F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 whole cheese pizza 78F 1 whole Pizzas 94F 1 whole pizza cheese102 F All sitting out in expo area
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 touched soiled apron no hand wash before handling food
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. See stop sale. 1 whole cheese pizza 78F 1 whole Pizzas 94F 1 whole pizza cheese102 F All sitting out at expo area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); provolone (45F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler
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PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #918

5922 TURKEY LAKE RD STE B, ORLANDO · Orange County

Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By hand sink outside walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By hand wash sink. Outside walk in cooler

5933 CARAVAN CT, ORLANDO · Orange County

Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Ice machine in kitchen installed 5/25

6897 S SEMORAN BLVD, ORLANDO · Orange County

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line Soda gun on inside bar area, corrected on site Meat slicer
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/ Expired for Edwin
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. Make tables on cook line not keeping food below 41F
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All make table coolers on cook line soiled
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in server area in disrepair. Work order was put in
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5640 INTERNATIONAL DR, ORLANDO · Orange County

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./expired 4/1/2026. Operator renewed license immediately/license now current active, expires 4/1/2027.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./chlorine strips not available.
No soap provided at handwash sink./cook line hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./two chemical spray bottles not labeled/mop sink room.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./observed dumping ice in service station hand sink.
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7125 HOFFNER AVE STE 103, ORLANDO · Orange County

Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect by mop sink 1 live flying insect on floor under bulk containers located on black racks. 1live flying insect on chemical bottle for drain cleaner on floor located by mop sink. 2 live flying insects on wall behind grease trap located by mop sink. 1 live flying insect on pipe behind grease trap.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over whipping cream in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored.
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
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of spoons stored on floor under prep table in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water bottles on floor
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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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield
Equipment in poor repair. Fans in walk in freezer Hose to quat sanitizer Technician on site to fix

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
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

201 CHOLOKKA BLVD, MICANOPY · Alachua County

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.
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.
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.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Dumpster rusted through.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire dish rack soiled with grease.
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