- Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
- Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 55 oz can of Ron Son Sliced Ripe Olives and one 5lb 8oz can of Ron Son Artichoke hearts. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottle of cleaning chemical stored next to clean glasses at bar.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed spray can of stainless steel polish stored next bottles of wine. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside behind establishment next to ice machine.
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Certification for PETER CERVONE JR expired 06/03/14.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Right-side handwash sink women's restroom.
- Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink in Men's restroom.
- Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory on Top Chef's Addition menu. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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10/17/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Basic - Employee beverage containers in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have lids and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- Basic - Employee wearing soiled apron. Cook at end of cookline.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at end of cookline and inside salad reach in cooler at wait/beverage station.
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of aspirin stored next to clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab salad 51°F, cut melon 50°F, and noodles 50°F in reach in cooler at cookline. Reach in cooler turned down and all items iced down. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water at handwash sink in food prep area.
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5/8/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- High Priority - 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. Bar.
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in food prep station used to store oyster shell opener.
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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1/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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12/18/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory near kitchen's main door. Corrected On Site.
- No copy of latest inspection report.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed frozen bread boxes stored on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
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9/17/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.thawing in sink
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives stored between reach in cooler and prep table
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3/2/2012 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - over clean items in dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink - in 3 comp. sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - deli meat in walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw seafood over spinach in cookline reach-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - raw poultry stored over mussels in reach-in cooler on cookline - raw poultry over beef in pulling drawers on cookline.
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12/22/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper maximum strength for manual warewashing - sani. bucket in prep. table.
- Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine - chlorine dishmachine.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine - servers ice bin.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit - ice cream scoop.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw seafood over ready to eat foods in cookline reach-in coolers.
- Plumbing system in disrepair - leaking faucet outside of walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - gravy, pasta, deli meat in walk-in cooler.
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9/6/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing - found at 0ppm should be between 50-100ppm in sanitizing bucket on cookline.
- Employee lockers improperly located - helmet, keys purses on dry storage rack with food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - storing sanitizing bucket at bar. Corrected On Site.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths - cookline. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw poultry over pasta in reach-in cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - french onion soup in walk-in cooler.
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6/2/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper maximum strength for manual warewashing - chlorine sanitizing bucket on cookline found at 400+ppm. should be between 50-100ppm.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - end of cookline reach-in cooler found at 57 F ambient temp. All PHF moved to working cooler.
- Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink - by mixing machine.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - servers handling bread to cut. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - before putting on gloves.
- Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - dishwasher must wash hands before handling clean equipment after handling dirty equipment.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - sausage and cheese in reach-in cooler found at 50 F in cookline reach-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw sausage over vegetables in walk-in coole . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - poultry over seafood in walk-in freezer.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - raw tuna over cheesecake in reach-in cooler.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris - at bar.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - butter on top of oven found at 125 F.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled - cook touching raw chicken and raw shrimp with the same gloves.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - cookline and bar.
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3/3/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw tuna above candy bowls in reach-in cooler. raw chicken above oysters in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location - ice scoop stored above dusty area on outdoor ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - on cookline. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - blocked by cutting board at bar. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - women's restroom.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises - 1 in dry storage area. Corrected On Site. Management cleaned up.
- Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present - back door frame with gap on top of door and frame.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - dry storage area.
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10/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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6/9/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method - sealed container with steaming chowder. Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine - By ice shoot.
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface - flat surface where soda nozzles are screwed into on beverage machine.
- Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Repeat Violation.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination - unwrapped black stirring straws at bar stored at consumers reach.
- Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - blocked with silver container. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found - 5 dry rodent droppings in dry storage area on tube.
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6/8/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
- Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks - creamer bottles in ice bucket at beverage station.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - raw chicken above oyster.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - observed cook handle tortilla with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container in rice bucket.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice - beverage station in kitchen
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - befo putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands - with gloves on. Corrected On Site.
- Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice at bar.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength bar dishmachine
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - on prep. table.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles-servers beverage station in kitchen.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun holder at bar.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored in sanitizing Bucket on cookline.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - tongs stored on sanitizing bucket with chlorine on cookline not air dried before use.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - store hose and scrubbing sponge. by cookline, storing large white bucket by 3 comp. sink. storing cutting board at bar.
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2/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. OBSERVED RTE FOOD CHEESE, LUNCH MEATS WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS
- Critical. OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE FREEZER
- Critical. OBSERVED LINE COOK CHANGE GLOVES AND PUT NEW ONES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
- OBSERVED NO OYSTER WARNING POSTED WITH RAW OYSTERS SERVED ON A 1/2 SHELL
- OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCT MISSING ON MENU. (ON WALL AT ENTRANCE) COS
- Critical. OBSERVED A BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INSDIE OF ICE MACHINE
- Critical. OBSERVED A DRIED FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER
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9/24/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/31/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/9/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 7/8/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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