AROMA INDIAN CUISINE AND BAR
351 W BAY DR, Largo FL 33770 · 727-953-3887
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 21 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent dropping observed on dish washer. No other dropping in dish area.
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025085985 | Nov 12, 2025 | Apr 27, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2026013512 | Jan 12, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | $800 |
| 3--2024011807 | Dec 15, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2023022562 | Apr 17, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022030397 | Jun 8, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
21 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Mar 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice on counter 70f, moved to reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked carrots, rice pudding,Cooked veggies.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. One dead rodent in trap by the back door. Dead rodent removed and area sanitized. No other rodents or dropping observed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster overflowing. Pick up dat is today.
Jan 13, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Jan 12, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings on shelf holding clean pans in dish area. 15 rodent droppings on dish machine. 5 droppings observed on dish machine floor. 12 droppings found in storage area to the right of doors exiting to the dining room. 6 droppings found under toaster oven in alley.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Jan 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings on shelf holding clean pans in dish area. 15 rodent droppings on dish machine. 5 droppings observed on dish machine floor. 12 droppings found in storage area to the right of doors exiting to the dining room. 6 droppings found under toaster oven in alley.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 50f, moved item back to walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Flour on floor in outside storage.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in outside storage.
Nov 12, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, fried cheese, fried vegetables.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dish machine drain.
Nov 12, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. 0 ppm.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent dropping observed on dish washer. No other dropping in dish area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand sinks and men's room.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dish washer area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, fried cheese, fried vegetables.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle used for scooping in corn starch.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer. Do not use until sanitizer dispenser is corrected.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dish machine drain.
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Previous days cooked rice not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Dates and cashews stored on floor in small storage area. Food cans stored on floor in outside storage area.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service stored on floor in storage area.
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Apr 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.0 ppm. Sanitizer motor not working to distribute chemical.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Alley. Side cooks line Dish area.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Alley. Side cooks line Dish area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cannot observed written plan- locked up
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Apr 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.0 ppm. Sanitizer motor not working to distribute chemical.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee on line touch cooked bread out of oven no gloves. Spoke to employee.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting boards
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Alley. Side cooks line Dish area.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Alley. Side cooks line Dish area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cannot observed written plan- locked up
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked items in prep walk in cooler have no date markings.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Drain cover(s) missing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. East walk in cooler at 50f, do not store anything in the walk in cooler until repaired.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Apr 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.0 ppm. Sanitizer motor not working to distribute chemical.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee on line touch cooked bread out of oven no gloves. Spoke to employee.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked goat 49f, cooked chicken 50f, cooked chicken 47f, chick peas 51f, cooked lamb 50f, various cooked sauces 48f, cooler is reading 50f, all items to be discarded by chef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked goat 49f, cooked chicken 50f, cooked chicken 47f, chick peas 51f, cooked lamb 50f, various cooked sauces 48f, cooler is reading 50f, all items to be discarded by chef. Cooked rice 60f, left on counter- advised to put in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting boards
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Alley. Side cooks line Dish area.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Alley. Side cooks line Dish area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cannot observed written plan- locked up
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked items in prep walk in cooler have no date markings.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Drain cover(s) missing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. East walk in cooler at 50f, do not store anything in the walk in cooler until repaired.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked onions and peppers 83 F at 3:05 pm cooked at 11:00 am in top area of cooler. Reviewed with cook proper cooling precidures. Manager discarded food items
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. Cooked onions and peppers 83 F at 3:05 pm cooked at 11:00 am in top area of cooler. Employee discarded food
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on. Reviewed with employee the correct handwashing and gloves change. Employee removed gloves and washed hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Soiled, stained cutting boards at cook line. Manager placed new cutting in dishwashing area to be cleaned then moved to cook line
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Manager placed soap at hand wash sink
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with cook
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager.
Box containing roll/sheets of plastic wrap has old food debris/soil residue inside on food prep area near dish washing area. Reviewed with manager
Drain cover(s) missing in expo and dishwashing areas. Reviewed with manager
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
Equipment in poor repair. - Taped handle of rice cooker on table near hand wash sink in kitchen
Food stored on floor - large container of sauces in back kitchen area, seafood on floor in walk in freezer. Manager relocated food
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment - cooler and prep table at cook line. Reviewed with manager. Utensils moved to dish washing area for cleaning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Cook relocated tongs
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in lounge
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dusty fan on floor in dishwashing area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken on the counter. Reviewed with manager. Manager placed chicken in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near mop sink
Sep 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Heavily stained cutting boards at cook line. Reviewed with manager
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/. Area in front area near bar has buffet with hinged containers for hot and cold food, Cook line has fryer equipment added between tandoori and stove, three reach in coolers opposite cooking equipment
buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Manager inverted plates
Jul 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Self-service buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Food moved to into hinged containers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Heavily stained cutting boards at cook line. Reviewed with manager
Handwash sink removed from food preparation Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. at inside small bar area.Per manager, approved plans required by the city before hand wash sink can be installed. Manager states the area is not in use at this time for food preparation and he is in the process of the plan review process with the city
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/. Area in front area near bar has buffet with hinged containers for hot and cold food, Cook line has fryer equipment added between tandoori and stove, three reach in coolers opposite cooking equipment
Food ( containers of yogurt ) stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee relocated yogurt
buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Manager inverted plates
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Raw animal food ( raw chicken, raw shrimp ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( containers of sauces for dip ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food
Self-service buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Food moved to into hinged containers
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu paneer at buffet.Employee brought to cook line to reheat. Recheck 180 F
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 walk in cooler opened previous morning - manager date marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Heavily stained cutting boards at cook line. Reviewed with manager
Handwash sink removed from food preparation Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. at inside small bar area.Per manager, approved plans required by the city before hand wash sink can be installed. Manager states the area is not in use at this time for food preparation and he is in the process of the plan review process with the city
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in dish machine. Required chlorine test strips. Reviewed with manager
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/. Area in front area near bar has buffet with hinged containers for hot and cold food, Cook line has fryer equipment added between tandoori and stove, three reach in coolers opposite cooking equipment
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reviewed with manager. Manager turned ice machine off to clean
Food ( containers of yogurt ) stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee relocated yogurt
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Manager placed knives in dish washing area
buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Manager inverted plates
Dec 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/. Establishment remodeled office added bar, seats, and bathroom. No hand wash sink installed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in food preparation and warewashing area soiled with dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in warewashing area are rusted.
Light not functioning in prep area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in prep area missing shield.
Oct 20, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at cook station. Black-like substance inside soda-gun at bar.
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/. Establishment remodeled office added bar, seats, and bathroom. No hand wash sink installed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in food preparation and warewashing area soiled with dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in warewashing area are rusted.
Light not functioning in prep area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in prep area missing shield.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink near prep table. Emailed operator employee hand wash sign.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Three squeeze bottles on shelf above reach-in coolers on cook line not labeled by common name.
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm. Operator setup,three compartment sink.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave kitchen then return to engage in food preparation without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene procedures.
Establishment has no proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had recently hired employees sign and date employee health reporting agreement.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at cook station. Black-like substance inside soda-gun at bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking pan stored in hand wash sink in ware washing area. Employee removed cooking pan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near prep table and bar area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks.
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/. Establishment remodeled office added bar, seats, and bathroom. No hand wash sink installed.
No soap provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink near prep table and bar area. Operator placed soap at hand wash sinks.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle located on shelf near ice machine in kitchen is not labeled by common name. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dishmachine temp is reading 71f.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in food preparation and warewashing area soiled with dust.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in warewashing area are rusted.
Food stored on floor. Bag of purple onions stored on floor next to ice machine. Operator removed item from floor.
Light not functioning in prep area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in prep area missing shield.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink near prep table. Emailed operator employee hand wash sign.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink next to reach-in cooler on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Three squeeze bottles on shelf above reach-in coolers on cook line not labeled by common name.
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both walk-in coolers shelves have rust.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.