CASA DORA ITALIAN CAFE
108 E FORSYTH ST, Jacksonville FL 32202 · 3568282
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 28 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 46 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under counter and one live on floor by hand sink in kitchen, 4 live roaches on floor as I walked back to bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
9 cases · $10,500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026004938 | Nov 5, 2025 | May 18, 2026 | $1,000 |
| 5--2025067712 | May 7, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $1,000 |
| 5--2025038428 | Feb 26, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $2,600 |
| 5--2025043613 | Mar 13, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | $1,000 |
| 5--2024009648 | Nov 6, 2023 | Jul 8, 2024 | $600 |
| 5--2023057788 | Aug 28, 2023 | Mar 27, 2024 | $2,300 |
| 5--2022061433 | Sep 15, 2022 | May 3, 2023 | $1,000 |
| 5--2021028389 | May 17, 2021 | Oct 11, 2021 | $600 |
| 5--2018042523 | Aug 7, 2018 | Jan 4, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
28 visits, newest first
Jun 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
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 cut orange for the drink, explained to him and he got gloves
Live, small flying insects found. One live fly by prep cooler next to walk in cooler
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/26. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pooled eggs (for wash) on shelf above raw scallops in reach in cooler by cook line, employee rearranged
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53f sausage on prep unit by walk in cooler, on double pan, employee placed it in reach in cooler, less than 4 hrs
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. For pizza, employee placed times on chart
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake opened 2 days ago, dated by employee
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line by triple sink, employee placed some
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line by triple sink, employee placed some
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. On ladies restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On paper flakes by hot holding unit/buffet
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Not secured in back storage area, 2 cos
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor by triple sink, employee cleaned it
Food stored on floor. One bulk container with flour on floor by walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave with blackish corners
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of lid on container by cook line with old build up, gasket with old build up on box freezer at front counter
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. In storage room at back
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves and vent with black build up in Oreo cooler by stove
Stored food not covered. Bay leaves has a lost cover, top of shelf, employee covered it with plastic wrap
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container by microwave, employee write salt,
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine pills, on shelf above prep cooler, employee rearranged
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on tray above raw fish in container, employee rearranged reach in cooler by cook line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish in open bag on shelf above breaded egg plant, employee rearranged upright freezer at front counter
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 57f cheesecake, banana pudding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 57f cheesecake, banana pudding, overnight in display cooler at 56f, employee discarded them, stop sale, 56f ground beef on double pan in prep cooler in kitchen, employee placed it in cooler,
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. For chicken parm, employee wrote time on
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet at triple sink for dumping at front counter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blackish build up around nozzles
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Couldn't find them
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer in cooler from 50 to 550f, explained to employee it's has to be able to reads 40f
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, employee removed it
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back storage room, secured by employee
Dead roaches on premises. One dead pack on floor by deli cooler, one dead roach on shelf under prep sink in kitchen, employee cleaned it
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink at prep cooler, from counter
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked for desert topping in upright cooler and container for cut lettuce cracked in prep cooler, both at front counter
Food stored on floor. Bulk flour in container on floor by walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave blackish on interior corners
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Has one probe in display case that is from 50-550f, explained to him to get one that reads 41f
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket with food build up in box freezer, front counter, door frame with black build up at front counter, shelf and vents in walk in cooler dusty and with food build up
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door opening n storage room
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf on deli case with food build up, from counter, drawer and interior bottom of upright reach in cooler at front counter with food build up, interior bottom of upright freezer with food build up, front counter
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base of faucet in triple sink at front counter leaking
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour by walk in cooler, employee wrote name on
Nov 7, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Nov 7, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by shelf next to hand sink at front counter, one live roach on shelf above mixer in kitchen, one live roach underneath table by little fryers next to microwave in kitchen, one live roach in warmer for bread, in kitchen, employee removed bread, one live roach on shelf by pizza office, two live roaches on door frame in prep cooler at cook line, one live roach on floor by pizza oven, 4 live roaches underneath prep table in kitchen, one live roach on gasket at box freezer, front counter, one live roach on floor in men's restroom, some killed
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor under table by microwave in kitchen, two dead roaches on floor by warmer in kitchen, one dead roach on shelf by pizza oven, one dead roached on table by warmer next to pizza oven, one dead roach open men's restroom, employee cleaned them up
Nov 6, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by shelf next to hand sink at front counter, one live roach on shelf above mixer in kitchen, one live roach underneath table by little fryers next to microwave in kitchen, one live roach in warmer for bread, in kitchen, employee removed bread, one live roach on shelf by pizza office, two live roaches on door frame in prep cooler at cook line, one live roach on floor by pizza oven, 4 live roaches underneath prep table in kitchen, one live roach on gasket at box freezer, front counter, one live roach on floor in men's restroom, some killed
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor under table by microwave in kitchen, two dead roaches on floor by warmer in kitchen, one dead roach on shelf by pizza oven, one dead roached on table by warmer next to pizza oven, one dead roach open men's restroom, employee cleaned them up
Nov 6, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by shelf next to hand sink at front counter, one live roach on shelf above mixer in kitchen, one live roach underneath table by little fryers next to microwave in kitchen, one live roach in warmer for bread, in kitchen, employee removed bread, one live roach on shelf by pizza office, two live roaches on door frame in prep cooler at cook line, one live roach on floor by pizza oven, 4 live roaches underneath prep table in kitchen, one live roach on gasket at box freezer, front counter, one live roach on floor in men's restroom, some killed
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor under table by microwave in kitchen, two dead roaches on floor by warmer in kitchen, one dead roach on shelf by pizza oven, one dead roached on table by warmer next to pizza oven, one dead roach open men's restroom, employee cleaned them up
Nov 5, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 26 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority6 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken then grabbed Trae with cooked chicken, explained to him and he washed hands
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by flour next to microwave in kitchen
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by shelf next to hand sink at front counter, one live roach on shelf above mixer in kitchen, one live roach underneath table by little fryers next to microwave in kitchen, one live roach in warmer for bread, in kitchen, employee removed bread, one live roach on shelf by pizza office, two live roaches on door frame in prep cooler at cook line, one live roach on floor by pizza oven, 4 live roaches underneath prep table in kitchen, one live roach on gasket at box freezer, front counter, one live roach on floor in men's restroom, some killed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head has food build up and slicer too used on Monday, blackish build up around nozzle
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray on hand sink at front counter, employee removed it
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter, employee placed napkins
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal trim, for butter
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Boiled eggs on Monday, in water, prep reach in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance at front counter, fabuloso, per employee
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. A couple not secured in storage room by restroom
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling peeling in storage room by restroom
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. Employee punctured them, explained new rule for January
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor under table by microwave in kitchen, two dead roaches on floor by warmer in kitchen, one dead roach on shelf by pizza oven, one dead roached on table by warmer next to pizza oven, one dead roach open men's restroom, employee cleaned them up
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink above microwave in kitchen, employee discarded it
Food stored on floor. Container with flour by walk in cooler and shelled eggs in box in walk in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One missing
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by walk in cooler has old food build up
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep cooler by entrance in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in walk in cooler dusty, also gasket and door frame with food build up inside prep cooler at front counter, gasket with food build up inside box freezer,front counter
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. In back storage by restroom
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep reach in cooler with food build up inside, cooler by entrance in kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pizza boxes on shelf in storage room by restroom
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish in triple sink, at room temperature, placed them in cooler
May 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank from open cup and then schooled cut lettuce, explained to him and he washed hands
Food not properly protected from contamination. Cheese bare on shelf in prep cooler by cook line, employee placed it on plate
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. For pizza and chicken, employee wrote times
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100f chicken on table, 88f tortellini on grill of, employee placed chicken in cooler and turned on grill
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in triple sink at front counter
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ricotta opened a couple of days ago, cooked egg plant 2 days ago
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink at front counter, employee removed it
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter and hand sink in kitchen, employee placed one rolls
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal trim for margarine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution at front counter, cleaner by employee
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above mint in cooler, employee rearranged, open cup above prep cooler, employee discarded it
Food stored on floor. Flour in bulk container
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On prep cooler by mixer, employee placed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep reach in cooler and box freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler at front counter
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep cooler, employee discarded it
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in container, employee write name on
Mar 14, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 14, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
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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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath front counter, 1 live roach on hinge at prep reach in cooler in kitchen, 3 live roaches in bathroom, killed
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in prep cooler, one dead roach in bathroom, employee cleaned them up
Mar 13, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath front counter, 1 live roach on hinge at prep reach in cooler in kitchen, 3 live roaches in bathroom, killed
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in prep cooler, one dead roach in bathroom, employee cleaned them up
Feb 28, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On triple sink at bar area and rinse sink faucet
Feb 27, 2025■ 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. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor in kitchen and one live roach on corner of leg of table under microwave, 5 live roaches under prep table, 5 live roaches on shelf above prep reach in cooler, 5 live roaches on corner by legs on prep table, all killed by employee
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On triple sink at bar area and rinse sink faucet
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in microwave, employee cleaned microwave, one dead on table in walk in cooler, cleaned up by employee
Feb 26, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above cheese, walk in cooler, employee moved them
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor in kitchen and one live roach on corner of leg of table under microwave, 5 live roaches under prep table, 5 live roaches on shelf above prep reach in cooler, 5 live roaches on corner by legs on prep table, all killed by employee
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125f meatballs, explained time as public health control, reheated to 165f by employee
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On triple sink at bar area and rinse sink faucet
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With trash can, front counter hand sink, moved by employee
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. None, employee could not find certificate
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal trim for margarine mix
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked sausage, employee wrote date on
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution, cleaner by employee
Ceiling tile missing. By triple sink
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in microwave, employee cleaned microwave, one dead on table in walk in cooler, cleaned up by employee
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above customer cake, employee rearranged cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer cake, employee moved it
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container is cracked for sugar and lid is cracked for bread crumbs
Food stored on floor. Flour in bulk container
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar
Interior microwave with rust that has pitted the surface
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler shelves
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers, employee write sugar and salt
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 live roaches throughout kitchen, on floor, underneath prep tables, and on walls. Pest control person here almost finished and I called him when I saw some so he could spray and killed them, all killed
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor at front counter area, employee cleaned them
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 live roaches throughout kitchen, on floor, underneath prep tables, and on walls. Pest control person here almost finished and I called him when I saw some so he could spray and killed them, all killed
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor at front counter area, employee cleaned them
Jul 31, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 53f ricotta cheese, milk, lasagna, raw hamburger meat,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53f ricotta cheese, milk, cheese, cooked meat, lasagna, raw hamburger meat, in walk in cooler at 48f, overnight, stop sale,
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in triple sink by front counter
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. Stop sale Ricotta cheese, employee discarded it
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two by hand sink front counter
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops on shelf above ravioli in upright freezer, front counter, employee rearranged
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 51f shelled eggs in walk in cooler, overnight, stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 53f ricotta cheese, milk, lasagna, raw hamburger meat,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53f ricotta cheese, milk, cheese, cooked meat, lasagna, raw hamburger meat, in walk in cooler at 48f, overnight, stop sale,
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in triple sink by front counter
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm chlorine, test strip almost black then turned Al little white, explained to employee, discarded by employee
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tiramisu opened on Saturday, employee dated it
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one employee with unapproved program
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here with only servsafe good handler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution, pine sol labeled by employee
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On yeast
Ceiling tile missing. A couple by triple sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket above to go containers, front counter, employee moved it
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, put one on
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for bread
Food stored on floor. Flour in bulk container
Hole in or other damage to wall. By hand sink at cook line, a couple of holes
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep unit at front counter, also exterior container for yeast
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In prep cooler by cook line
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee discarded it
Nov 16, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Triple sink at bar
Nov 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One on shelf by jugs, walk in cooler area, one on corner of table, underneath prep area, killed by operator
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Triple sink at bar
Nov 8, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One on shelf by jugs, walk in cooler area, one on corner of table, underneath prep area, killed by operator
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Triple sink at bar
Nov 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/23
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bulk chunk of pork in same container with raw ground beef in walk in cooler, employee rearranged
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One on shelf by jugs, walk in cooler area, one on corner of table, underneath prep area, killed by operator
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 130f chicken in warmer off, employee placed it in oven, reached 165f
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Triple sink at bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray on it, front counter hand sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, operator placed some
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee here for a months
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Has blank form, filled it up
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Labeled degreaser by operator
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pizza spatula, employee placed it by dish machine to clean
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Container for lids under cooking equipment, operator placed them by triple sink to be washed
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. Open drink above prep area, employee discarded it
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with dough
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep unit
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for cooked foods, employee removed it
Food stored on floor. Container with flour by walk in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf by pizza oven
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By triple sink
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. On prep table, employee discarded it
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf, bulk container, labeled salt
Sep 1, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee here expired in 2021, he couldn't ting his new card
Aug 31, 2023■ 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. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under counter and one live on floor by hand sink in kitchen, 4 live roaches on floor as I walked back to bar
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee here expired in 2021, he couldn't ting his new card
Aug 28, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 34 violations recorded, 10 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
10 High priority7 Intermediate17 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pills above plates in cooler at front counter, operator moved them the bottom
Food with mold-like growth. 2 slices of tomatoes, mgr discarded them
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Ham in to go bags in freezer
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 6/1/23
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above bread, employee rearranged
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach under counter and one live on floor by hand sink in kitchen, 4 live roaches on floor as I walked back to bar
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Employee run dish machine and the water is not draining into drain, it's coming up on floor
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Dressings made here
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 58f dressings made with yogurt in prep reach in cooler, front counter, overnight, operator trashed them
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in triple sink at bar
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 10f in prep cooler at 58f
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave one
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in storage area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack in front hand sink in kitchen, employee moved it
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Gave plan to fill up
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal trim for margarine, employee moved it
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee here expired in 2021, he couldn't ting his new card
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On spices
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. A couple of them in storage area
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Peeling in storage area
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. Cooler at 58f, door doesn't close properly
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. Open drink on the prep counter
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food above clean plates, operator rearranged
Equipment in poor repair. One door doesn't close properly in prep cooler at front counter
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for pepper, employee changed it
Food stored on floor. Container with sauce in walk in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Fryer basket, employee placed it by triple sink to be washed
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In ice machine room
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright cooler for drink not operating but non tcs drinks there, exterior of pot on stove
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit on shelf above lasagna, walk in cooler, employee rearranged
Aug 28, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has only 2 food handler employed employed and hired over 60 days but both with expired food handler certificates.
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