CANTINA LOUIE
960062 GATEWAY BLVD, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-310-9675
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 20 visits since July 2023
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AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six (6) live roaches in bar behind keg cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025025961 | Jan 24, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 5--2022005736 | Feb 2, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
20 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can rack in dry storage room, one (1) can of tomato purée dented along side of can. Also, one (1) can of corn dented along side of can.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one (1) live flying insect near expo. Also, observed five (5) live flying insects in dish area. Also, observed three (3) live flying insects in dry storage room.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line closest to dish area, breaded raw shrimp on shelf above bagged French fries. Employee moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In drawers on cook line reach in cooler, raw chicken and raw beef stored in top drawer above raw fish with no separation. Manager had employee rearrange.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On bottom shelf under steam table, refried beans (67F - Cold Holding). Employee stated he pulled out of walk-in cooler 10 minutes prior and put on shelf for a second before he starts hitting it up on stove. Also, in top of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); pico (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items put into cooler 2 hours prior but lid has been open for lunch service. Also, in reach in cooler on expo, milk (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding). Manager stated door has been open during lunch rush.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf under metal tortilla holder, two bottles of cleaner stored next to metal chip baskets. Manager moved cleaning liquids.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan filled with cleaning liquid in handwash sink at end of cook line. Manager removed pan.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to find quaternary test strips. Inspector provided a few till more are ordered.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Dennis Z food handler training expired 6/30/2026.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue liquid at front counter and server station not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Sticky traps hanging from ceiling in dish area and dry storage room covered (30+) in dead flying insects.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers with no handle used as scoops in seasoning in dry storage room. Manager removed containers.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Manager printed out new license.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with food debris and grease. Also, floor under prep table soiled with black residue. Also, floor in dry storage room under shelving soiled with food debris. Also, fan cover in men's restroom soiled with dust.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between reach in coolers on cook line. Manager removed knives.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on door handle of oven. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled. Also, around nozzles on frozen drink machine behind bar soiled with mold-like substance. Also, around nozzles on drink machine at server station soiled with mold-like substance.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door of establishment has gap between/under doors.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn/soiled tin foil lining bottom shelf of table at end of cook line near dish area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of cook line, to go boxes not inverted. Manager flipped to go boxes.
Mar 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw beef stored in drawer directly above raw mahi. Operator had employee move beef to bottom drawer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In dry storage room, salsa (55F - Cold Holding). Salsa in metal container in ice bath but ice is not at same level of food. Manager filled container with more ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan in water bath on top of stove, grilled chicken (102F - Hot Holding, retemp 167F). Employee stated chicken was cooked approximately 2 hours prior. Manager had employee put chicken back on grill to bring up to temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar, spray bottles of blue liquid hanging on side of rack with bag- in- box soda bags. Operator removed spray bottle. Also, on clean plate rack at end of cook line, bottle of aspirin on shelf. Manager removed medicine from shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line stained orange color. Also, on soda machine in server area, soda nozzles and around nozzles soiled with debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by prep sinks, sink has food residue in sink. Manager cleaned out sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to find test strips for dish machine/sanitizer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in dispenser in employee bathroom. Manager had employee refill soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles of blue liquid not labeled. Manager labeled both bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of ice machine soiled with pink/black mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bread flour container, bowl used as scoop. Operator removed bowl from product.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Manager printed out license and displayed during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on expo line next to go containers. Manager had employee move phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish rack near dish machine and at server area, multiple pans and cups stacked before proper air dying. Manager unstacked all pans and cups during inspection to properly air dry.
Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under 3 compartment sink soiled with debris. Also, floor on cook line equipment and under reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Also, floor under prep sinks soiled with residue. Also, floor in dry storage room soiled with food debris. Also, vents in men's and ladies restrooms soiled with dust.
Food stored on floor. On floor in front of prep sinks, jug of fry oil on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid to grease trap open. Manager shut lid.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In dry storage multiple handles in products like chicken powder, panko and rice. Operator removed handles from all products.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of top oven soiled with black debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Also, table under grill on cook line soiled with food debris and black residue.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple old labels on clean pans in dry storage and dish area.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Manager shit lid.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Multiple food storage racks at end of cook line and clean dish racks in dish area covered with ripped tin foil.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple stacks of to go lids at expo area not inverted. Manager flipped all stacks of lids over.
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 tubs of Queso in walk in cooler, 44F, 44F, 44F, 44F, all Cold Holding
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can on can rack in dry storage room.
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. Sanitizer in dish machine not dispensing, instructed operator to set up triple sink.
Live, small flying insects found One small flying insect observed in single serve storage area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 2 containers of pollo in walk in cooler date marked for 11/10/25. Told operator that the items had to be stop saled. Observed 1 container of cooked steak in walk in cooler date marked for 11/09/25
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 tubs of Queso in walk in cooler, 44F, 44F, 44F, 44F, all Cold Holding
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Refried Breans at 102F hot holding on the cook line. Operator discarded beans.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on hose bib by outside mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and a penny in the hand wash sink in bar area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator state that they do not currently have quaternary test strips to test the quaternary sanitizer in triple sink in bar area.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed Salt not in original packaging and places in unlabeled bin in food prep area. Operator placed a label on the salt bin.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator does not have food handling certification training proof for some employees.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut lettuce in reach in cooler on cook line that was date marked for 11/07/25. Operator stated that it was an old sticker and replaced it with a new one for 11/18/25
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine had mold like substance in the top of it and on the ice machine deflector.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no scoop handle in salt bin. Operator took it out of the bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee scooter propped up against sodas syrup boxes in back storage area. Multiple employee items observed on food prep table at the end of the cook line. Operator moved all items to a designated area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed standing water in a pot on the food prep table at the end of the cook line. Operator had pots cleaned out and dried.
Floor, walls and or Ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple Floor tiles on the cook line are cracked or missing. Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen area are dusty
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed multiple fly sticky traps hanging from sprinkler heads over cook line and ware wash station. Operators has them all taken down and disposed of.
Food stored on floor. Observed Cooking oil stored on floor in back storage room, operator picked oil up off the floor. Observed Soda syrup box on floor in outdid area by the sofa dispensing machine. Operator picked it up and it was placed more than 6 inches off the floor
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle laying in sugar in sugar bin in the food prep area. Manager took handle out of food.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped foil on on ware wash clean dish rack. Operator replaced the foil with unripped foil.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area, container of salsa 56F. On pass through line, two (2) containers of salsa 57F. All items placed into service approximately 2.5 hours prior. All three (3) salsas moved to walk in cooler to cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breakers missing on two (2) outside faucets near outdoor mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple knives on knife magnet in prep area are soiled. Knives removed and washed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near triple sink in kitchen blocked by trash can. Can moved. Hand washing sink in bar by beer taps has electrical cords stored inside. Cords moved.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for chicken on cook line. Bowl removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No seating license could be provided.
Dead roaches on premises. One (1) dead roach on floor under soda dispenser near manager office. Dead roach discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two (2) employee drinks on prep table near cook line. Drinks removed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating near cook line in kitchen. Employee removed food to eat in dining area.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor near cook line in kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug device on wall over small prep counter near exit to kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink across from beer taps in bar missing hand washing sign. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior top of ice machine shows rust.
Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry food storage area, salt container not labeled. Manager marked salt.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 25 violations recorded, 11 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
11 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, two (2) pans of black beans cooked yesterday stored overnight 48F. See stop sale.
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/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, two (2) pans of black beans cooked yesterday stored overnight 48F. See stop sale.
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 tested 0ppm.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher scrubbed soiled bus tub, removed rack of clean silverware from dish machine and sorted clean silverware without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed fourteen (14) live flies near floor drain in bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, three (3) containers of salsa prepared more than seven (7) days prior. Salsa discarded.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six (6) live roaches in bar behind keg cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In convection oven on cook line, three (3) pans of rice 98F. Rice started reheating approximately 4.25 hours prior. Rice discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In server area by prep area, container of salsa 52F. Salsa placed out approximately 3 hours prior. Salsa moved to walk in cooler to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In convection oven on cook line, three (3) pans of rice 98F. Rice started reheating approximately 4.25 hours prior. Rice discarded. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on shelf in expo line area with clean tortilla containers. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by cook line as evidenced by beans in sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employee training records are expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooler drawers on cook line, plate used to scoop beef. Plate removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license could not be provided.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed nine (9) dead roaches in bar behind keg cooler.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On cook line, employee blue drink cup is not covered. Drink discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown jacket hanging on rack in dry storage area with single use lids. Jacket moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic blue cups in dish area and in server station in dining area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under prep tables in prep area. Floor behind equipment in bar area. Floor under drink dispenser at server stations in dining room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack in prep area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area and in prep area.
Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster outside establishment. Lid closed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in coolers, area by triple sink, and in bar by floor drain.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in prep area. Container labeled.
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 9 live flying insects 5 in prep room next to dish area. 1 at prep sinks next to cook line. 3 in storage room next to back door.
Jul 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); observed lines for detergent and sanitizer in wrong containers. Operator switched lines and primed sanitizer. Retested Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In prep room, observed 4 live flying insects.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, fries (52F - Cold Holding). Fries sitting out by fryer. Employee returned to freezer. At chip station, salsa (47F - Cold Holding). Small amount of ice, salsa above ice line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep room, can opener blade has encrusted debris. At bar, soda gun has build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at cook line, metal rod and scrub pad in sink. Employee removed. Also, employee rinse food in handwash sink. Inspector stopped employee, he moved to prep sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5 SafeStaff certificates expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In prep room, top plate in interior of ice machine had black mold-like substance. At dining room drink station and outside drink station, top plates in ice bins have black mold-like substance.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep room, black bowl used in flour as scoop. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator not able to locate current license.
Dead roaches on premises. In dry storage by back door, one dead roach on floor.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep room, employee drink on prep table. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on oven handle. Employee removed. Also, at wait station pass thru area, container with cinnamon sugar has tongs with handle touching food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at cook line missing sign. At outside soda station, handwash sink missing sign and soap.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, shelf below flattop has build up of grease and food debris. At dining room drink station, bottom of soda heads have build up of mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At wait station pass thru, case of cutlery kits on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep room, multiple bulk containers not labeled.
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zapp spray bottle with a gold substance inside, manager states it degreaser. Clear spray bottle with blue substance inside at bar area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under handsink next triple sink
- From initial inspection : High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher Peroxyoctanoic unable to read both bottles of test strips expired 2021
Jun 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Ibuprofen stored on clean place storage rack, moved
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 flies flying around dish area Approximately 10 flies flying around back prep area
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice stored to Togo bags on steam table line.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling up wall near handsink next to triple sink. Manager killed and discarded
Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher Peroxyoctanoic unable to read both bottles of test strips expired 2021
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa at bar area 71f manger states forgot to place on ice. Discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. William Gonzalez
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zapp spray bottle with a gold substance inside, manager states it degreaser. Clear spray bottle with blue substance inside at bar area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar used as scooper, moved
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open chips and drink on prep station next to fryer, moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones, keys and wallet stored on rack with clean plates
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under handsink next triple sink
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine soiled Soda gun at bar area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear bottles with gold substance, blue substance and yellow substance no labels
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans in walk in cooler 48-58f in walk in cooler stored overnight
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans stored in walk in cooler over46-58f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine soiled Soda gun at bar area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near ovens blocked by trash can Sink near ice machine blocked by a cleaning tools
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear bottles with gold substance, blue substance and yellow substance no labels
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line wearing watches both cooks on line, Removed
Stored food not covered. Tray of Tamales stored in reach in cooler uncovered under ac unit, moved
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottles with blur and yellow substance
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 flies flying around
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp 116 on steam table. In double pan, discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store green scrub pads, moved
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottles with blur and yellow substance
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked clear container in drawer, replaced
Food stored on floor. Large pot of cooked meat stored on floor, moved to crate Case of pork stored on floor of walk in freezer, moved
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper in soiled blue container, sent to clean
Open dumpster lid.
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