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BLUE GATOR OF DUNNELLON

12189 S WILLIAMS ST, Dunnellon FL 34432 · 7326929691

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats170
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5202733
Grade history
DEC 24
JUN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2017025594May 23, 2017Jun 20, 2017$200

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan containing open hotdogs with date mark of 7/7-7/14. On shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Stop sale issued.
High priority/01B-28-5
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. An employee entered the kitchen from outdoors, rubbed hands on his shirt, then put on gloves and handled sliced lemons. The manager had the employee wash hands and put on new gloves during this inspection.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects found. 1. Five flies flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. Two live flies crawling on shelf at pickup window by cookline. 3. One fly crawling on cutting board at refrigerated make-table in kitchen. 4. Three flies crawling on dirty dishes by dish machine. 5. Three flies crawling on beer cooler jn bar area. 6. Two flies crawling on floor in bar area. Immediate administrative complaint and following day callback per Robert Protomastro.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside beer cooler in bar area: half and half (48F - Cold Holding); half and half (49F - Cold Holding). An employee stated she removed all items from the cooler and placed them outside of refrigeration while she cleaned the cooler this morning, about two hours prior. Manager discarded the half and half during this inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked with equipment. An employee unblocked the sink during this inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use plastic cup without handle stored down inside sugar bin in bar area.
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured behind building.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and purse stored above and beside gloves and salt on shelf in bar area.
Basic/40-06-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign posted at handwash sink at cookline.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in bar soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Exterior of ice machines soiled with lime-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Kitchen and bar areas soiled open to the outdoors. 16 flies present during this inspection.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans on ceiling in kitchen and bar areas soiled with dust.
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe below handwash sink beside ice machines.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate12 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. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager primed the machine, still 0ppm. Manager reconnected a loose tube, then chlorine 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing tablets, cans containing stainless steel polish, and air fresheners stored on shelf beside ketchup and box of wax paper inside storage closet near kitchen. Manager removed the chemicals from the shelf during this inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Single-use cups containing pico missing date marks inside cooler near cookline. Employee stated they were made on 12/6 and added the proper date marks during this inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed wooden rafters on ceiling over tiki bar.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Clean linens stored on floor. Bag containing clean wiping cloths stored directly on floor in tiki bar area. Employee removed the wiping cloths from the floor during this inspection.
Basic/21-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Paint peeling on doors of keg cooler in tiki bar.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving, boxes, and floor inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in tiki bar soiled with mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Lids of both dumpsters left open.
Basic/33-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside bottom of reach-in cooler near cookline.
Basic/29-49-6
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing two ziplock bags of frozen soup thawing at room temperature on shelf at cookline. Soup is still partially frozen. Employee placed the soup into a cooler to continue to thaw.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans on ceiling in tiki bar soiled with dust.
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe below handwash sink beside ice machines leaking.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of corner of beer cooler in tiki bar area. Manager removed the wiping cloths from during this inspection.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor at cookline. Employee placed the solution on a shelf during this inspection.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Seven flies on pans and flying in kitchen at cookline.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 24, 2025 · 1. Two flies flying in kitchen near cookline. 2. One fly flying in prep area near three-compartment sink. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: cheese (52F - Cold Holding). The cheese is stored on top of a pan, well above the safe load line. Manager stated the cheese was placed inside the cooler approximately two hours prior, then moved the cheese into the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. * 2. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been stored inside the unit since the previous day and have not been in-use today. Stop sales issued.
High priority/03A-02-5/*Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: Chicken 45F, shrimp 45F. Manager stated the chicken and shrimp were both thawed under cool running water approximately two hours prior. Manager moved both items into a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F during this inspection. Inspector educated manager on proper thawing procedures. Ambient temperature inside unit 41F. Admin Complaint/Return visit Sep 24, 2025 · Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: Hamburger meat 49F. The hamburger meat is filled above the top of the safe cold-holding lime-like substance indicated on the pans. Manager stated the hamburger meat was placed into the cooler approximately one hour prior and moved the excess hamburger meat to the bottom of the cooler to cool to 41F. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ziplock bag containing fully-cooked chicken with date mark of 7/9 on shelf inside cooler at cookline. Manager stated 7/9 was the frozen date, but was unable to determine when it had been thawed.
High priority/01B-17-5/Return visit Jul 24, 2025/Return visit Sep 24, 2025 · Stop sale issued for five reduced oxygen packages thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Salmon is fully thawed. Packages are not punctured, slit, or cut open in any way. Package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Admin Complaint
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Fan on wall near dish machine soiled with dust. 2. Rafters on ceiling in tiki bar soiled with dust. 3. Dusty vent on ceiling near cookline.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 24, 2025 · 1. Cage on outside of black fan in bar area soiled with dust. 2. Wires hanging from ceiling in bar area soiled with dust. Admin Complaint
Jul 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Seven flies on pans and flying in kitchen at cookline.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: cheese (52F - Cold Holding). The cheese is stored on top of a pan, well above the safe load line. Manager stated the cheese was placed inside the cooler approximately two hours prior, then moved the cheese into the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. * 2. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been stored inside the unit since the previous day and have not been in-use today. Stop sales issued.
High priority/03A-02-5/*Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: Chicken 45F, shrimp 45F. Manager stated the chicken and shrimp were both thawed under cool running water approximately two hours prior. Manager moved both items into a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F during this inspection. Inspector educated manager on proper thawing procedures. Ambient temperature inside unit 41F. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ziplock bag containing fully-cooked chicken with date mark of 7/9 on shelf inside cooler at cookline. Manager stated 7/9 was the frozen date, but was unable to determine when it had been thawed.
High priority/01B-17-5/Return visit Jul 24, 2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Cutting board at cookline stained. 2. Exterior of pans containing fries at cookline heavily soiled with black substance. Manager transferred fries into another pan during this inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Ziplock bag containing fully-cooked chicken with date mark of 7/9 on shelf inside cooler at cookline. Manager stated 7/9 was the frozen date, but was unable to determine when it had been thawed. Stop sale issued.
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Return visit Jul 24, 2025
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Fan on wall near dish machine soiled with dust. 2. Rafters on ceiling in tiki bar soiled with dust. 3. Dusty vent on ceiling near cookline.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority2 Intermediate11 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. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Inspector instructed manager to discontinue the use of the dishwasher machine for sanitization and utilize the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dishwasher machine is repaired. Inspector also instructed manager to use the three-compartment sink to sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found Seven flies on pans and flying in kitchen at cookline.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been stored inside the unit since the previous day and have not been in-use today.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: cheese (52F - Cold Holding). The cheese is stored on top of a pan, well above the safe load line. Manager stated the cheese was placed inside the cooler approximately two hours prior, then moved the cheese into the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. * 2. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been stored inside the unit since the previous day and have not been in-use today. Stop sales issued.
High priority/03A-02-5/*Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ziplock bag containing fully-cooked chicken with date mark of 7/9 on shelf inside cooler at cookline. Manager stated 7/9 was the frozen date, but was unable to determine when it had been thawed.
High priority/01B-17-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Jug containing "Dawn" dish soap stored on shelf directly beside box containing crackers and condiments in kitchen near cookline. Manager removed dish soap from the shelf during this inspection. 2. Spray bottle containing bleach and jug containing soap stored on shelf directly beside several bottles of ketchup inside storage closet near cookline. Manager removed food from the shelf during this inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Cutting board at cookline stained. 2. Exterior of pans containing fries at cookline heavily soiled with black substance. Manager transferred fries into another pan during this inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Ziplock bag containing fully-cooked chicken with date mark of 7/9 on shelf inside cooler at cookline. Manager stated 7/9 was the frozen date, but was unable to determine when it had been thawed. Stop sale issued.
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Outside restroom doors not self-closing.
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Rafters on ceiling in tiki bar area appear to be unsealed wood.
Basic/36-37-5
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. Several stop sales issued inside bottom of reach-in cooler cookline. Ambient air temperature 47F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink cups on shelf directly beside single-use utensils in kitchen near tiki bar entrance. Manager removed drink cups from the shelf during this inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys hanging from wire shelf above refrigerated make-table at cookline.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf near fountain machine in tiki bar area.
Basic/24-08-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Three cracked pans in-use at cookline. Manager discarded the pans during this inspection.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door to kitchen propped open. No separation and/or protection between kitchen and open-air tiki bar. Several flies present at cookline.
Basic/35B-05-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Fan on wall near dish machine soiled with dust. 2. Rafters on ceiling in tiki bar soiled with dust. 3. Dusty vent on ceiling near cookline.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Two sanitizer buckets stored directly on floor in kitchen near kitchen entrance. Manager placed both buckets on a shelf during this inspection.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over gumbo in walk-in freezer. Manager placed gumbo on top rack.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in walk-in cooler: chicken (44F,45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F,45F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature earlier in the morning, door to cooler was open to clean the floor. Manager placed items in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F: cheese (39F,40F - Cold Holding); chicken (40F,39F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (40F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine in dish area.
Basic/16-21-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks in dish area.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager changed chlorine bucket and primed machine, then 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to resanitize all dishes that have been washed today.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pans containing raw shrimp and raw hamburger meat stored on shelf directly above pans containing fully-cooked chicken wings inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken wings to another shelf during this inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing glass cleaner on shelf directly above single-use foil pans in storage room behind bar. Manager removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on fountain machine in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to provide chlorine test kit for dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling and walls in bar area constructed with u sealed wood.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor near dry storage room behind indoor bar area. Manager cleaned area during this inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1. Wet nested drink cups on counter in bar area. 2. Wet nested pans on lower shelving below prep tables in prep room.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles on fountain machine in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to sides of several pans on clean dish racks in prep room.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling, rafters, and fans in bar area soiled with dust.
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Server entered the bar area from outdoors and scooped ice without first washing hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work in bar area.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from outside, touched personal drink, the put on gloves to begin work at cookline. Manager had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies flying in kitchen at cookline. One fly in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing cooked bacon stored on shelf below package containing raw hamburger meat inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved raw hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Packages containing cooked ham and salami stored directly on top of packaging containing raw pork and below shelf containing raw calamari. Manager had employee move cooked foods to a higher shelf,f during this inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container containing ranch dressing made with buttermilk with date mark of 08/05. Manager stated the ranch was made the previous night and added proper date mark.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Condiment cup without handle stored inside container of seasoning on shelf in prep room.
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling, rafters, and upper portions of walls in bar area made from unsealed wood.
Basic/36-37-5
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen beside fryers.
Basic/35A-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf near fountain machine in bar area. Wet nested plastic pans on shelf in prep room.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving and boxes inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from handwash sink inunisex restroom near indoor bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on door of keg cooler in indoor bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to four pans on clean dish shelf in prep room.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. No door between outdoor bar and kitchen. Flies found in kitchen and outdoor bar.
Basic/35B-05-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler near cookline.
Basic/29-49-6
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor in kitchen near fryers soiled with grease. Rafters in bar area heavily soiled with dust.
Basic/36-50-4
Jan 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach:in cooler at cookline: Seven packages of salmon thawed inside ROP package that does state to remove it from packaging before thawing. The date on the pan indicates it was thawed on 01/07.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol air freshener can stored on shelf above condiments in dry storage area near main kitchen. Manager removed air freshener from shelf during this inspection. Metal pan filled with liquid dish soap on prep table in prep room above clean dishes. Employee removed pan of dish soap from area during this inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two empty grocery bags stored inside handwash sink near ice machines. Employee removed bags from handwash sink during this inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cardboard used to line food-contact and/or nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the top of prep table at cookline below breading pans.
Basic/14-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets not inverted on crates near warewash area behind bar. Manager inverted buckets during this inspection. Several plastic pans not inverted on shelf above warewash area near dish machine. Manager inverted pans during this inspection.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Inside reach:in cooler at cookline: Seven packages of salmon thawed inside ROP package that does state to remove it from packaging before thawing. The date on the pan indicates it was thawed on 01/07. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded the salmon during this inspection.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several wet nested clear plastic pans on lower shelf of prep table in prep area.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door and on shelving inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to several clean clear plastic pans on lower shelf of prep table in prep area.
Basic/16-46-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in recharge zone in dining area near back door.
/45-02-4
Jul 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near cookline. One fly in bar area. Five flies in storage room near mop sink.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside make-table in pan above fill line: cheese slices (55F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the cheese was held inside unit almost five hours prior.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside make-table in pan above fill line: cheese slices (55F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the cheese was held inside unit almost five hours prior. Stop sale issued.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled wiping cloths stored in handsink in bar area. Employee removed wiping cloths from handsink during this inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner missing label hanging from handwash sink in prep area. Manager had employee add proper label during this inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on shelf in bar area not inverted. Manager inverted ice bucket during this inspection.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's restroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups near fountain machine in bar area wet nested. Plastic pans on lower shelf of prep table in prep kitchen wet nested.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelf inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from men's and women's restrooms near bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

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