DRUNKEN TACO
2832 BEACH BLVD S, Gulfport FL 33707
Last inspected May 20, 2025 · 12 visits since November 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 33 live ants in shelf in soda station area. 45 termite wings along far wall of dining room.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025005964 | Dec 11, 2024 | May 14, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2023068864 | Nov 16, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2022004391 | Dec 10, 2021 | Apr 20, 2022 | $200 |
| 3--2016023008 | May 6, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained with food debris. Can opener soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co 2 tank at front bar area not secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cooler door in back kitchen area broken.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside oven soiled on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found. 2 - live flies at front bar area. Not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 40 - live flies in dish room area. Not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 5 -live flies in back bar area Not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 4 - live flies in back door dining room area. Not landing on any food or food contact surfaces.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2025
Termite excrement and/or droppings present. Approximately 75 termite droppings in back corner dining room by liquor display wall. Approximately 100 termites droppings at front counter by entrance door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained with food debris. Can opener soiled with food debris. Slicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass rack in front of hand sink in-dish room area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rags in hand sink. Employee removed rags.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Empty replaced paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings prep 2-17-25 no date marking.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co 2 tank at front bar area not secured.
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. 11-package Tilapia 6oz. 20-package Mahi
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach under the touch music box in dining room. Employee removed cleaned and sanitized area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line not hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cooler door in back kitchen area broken.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside oven soiled on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris.
Objectionable odors in back dish room area of the establishment.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on multiple reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table in middle prep area has built up food debris. Soda gun at rear bar area has mold like substances. Mold like substance in margarita machine in rear bar area.
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.
Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris and grease.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and or missing along wall of ice machine area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen has food debris buildup.
Objectionable odors in dish machine area of the establishment.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease and food debris.
Ordered shut on the spot. 26 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies in rear bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 33 live ants in shelf in soda station area. 45 termite wings along far wall of dining room.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings behind prep table next to rear door. 2 rodent droppings behind prep table near office. Employee removed droppings and sanitized the area.
Termite excrement and/or droppings present. Approximately 75 termite droppings.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen across from cooktop: cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (45F - Cold Holding) Employee put items on ice. Temperatures taken again: cut tomatoes (42F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (43F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (43F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on multiple reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Can opener on prep table in middle prep area has built up food debris. Soda gun at rear bar area has mold like substances. Mold like substance in margarita machine in rear bar area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink waitress area. Employee refilled soap.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of left hand ice machine has mold like substances.
Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris and grease.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ice machine not inverted for protection. Employee inverted.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and or missing along wall of ice machine area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to rear door. 7 dead roaches in light fixtures.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish machine area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is soiled with food debris.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen has food debris buildup.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in soda station area.
Objectionable odors in dish machine area of the establishment.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes at server station in rear bar are not inverted for protection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease and food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris.
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.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine in rear bar only reaches 84 F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines have mold like substances.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain covers in kitchen not secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has food debris buildup.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing from light in kitchen.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Ice buckets of ice machines not inverted for protection. Manager inverted.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 6 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of jalapeños, 6 pounds, dented.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ High priority deficiencies must be corrected before temporary license can be issued.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear of kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in rear bar area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 11 packages of mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line: cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding) manager moved items into reach in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose bib lacks vacuum breaker.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked beef cooling at room temperature. Temperature taken at 3:25 pm and temperature is 109F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. 2 non service dogs in rear bar area.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer in rear bar area. Employee labeled.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine in rear bar only reaches 84 F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines have mold like substances.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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. 11 packages of mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain covers in kitchen not secured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans in drying rack.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by office area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Employee removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has food debris buildup.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing from light in kitchen.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Ice buckets of ice machines not inverted for protection. Manager inverted.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled, can opener soiled,
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employee using time as public health control for prime rib no written plan. Emailed written plan to manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like debris.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with beards working with food no beard guards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic pans on drying rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in dish area standing water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris, oven soiled interior on cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at dish area hand sink. Provided hand wash sign to manager.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands and put on clean gloves.
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 touched chicken wing with bare hand. Employee discarded chicken wing. Washed hands and put on gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in the bar area interior not landing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ) shredded cheese; (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); hamburger (47F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cooling); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) employee iced and moved foods retemped 30 minutes later shredded cheese; (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger (44F - Cold Holding);pico (43F - Cooling); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk-in cooler opened 1-22 no date mark. Employee dated milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled, can opener soiled,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by knives in sink on cook line. Employee removed knives.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employee using time as public health control for prime rib no written plan. Emailed written plan to manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles on bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like debris.
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. Thawing labeled mahi under running water not opened. Employee opened fish.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on prep table. Employee removed items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with beards working with food no beard guards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic pans on drying rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in dish area standing water.
Food stored on floor. Green beans on the floor in the kitchen, cases of oil on the floor, soda bag in box system on the floor in rear prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with food debris, oven soiled interior on cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at dish area hand sink. Provided hand wash sign to manager.
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Standing water in reach in cooler on interior bar.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service on floor in walk thru.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wing (44F - Cold Holding); wings 40F. cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 38F. feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding) feta cheese 38F. Employee placed items on ice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Though out the kitchen area ceiling tiles and vents heavily soiled with dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen have cut marks.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dishwasher area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout the kitchen area are heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Multiple ovens on cook line heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 40 live flies at inside back bar area not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 10 live flies at indoor front bar area not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 10 live flies in dishwasher area not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in dining room area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wing (44F - Cold Holding); wings 40F. cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 38F. feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding) feta cheese 38F. Employee placed items on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven and walk-in door handles heavily soiled with food debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Though out the kitchen area ceiling tiles and vents heavily soiled with dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen have cut marks.
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches in kitchen area on cook line by walk-in cooler. 6 dead roaches in ceiling light by ice machine area.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dishwasher area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout the kitchen area are heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Multiple ovens on cook line heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go cups and to go boxes on the floor in waitress area.
Ordered shut on the spot. 28 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 40 live flies at inside back bar area not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 10 live flies at indoor front bar area not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 10 live flies in dishwasher area not landing on any food or food contact surfaces. 3 live flies in dining room area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. wing (44F - Cold Holding); wings 40F. cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes 38F. feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding) feta cheese 38F. Employee placed items on ice.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair in front of hand sink by waitress area. Employee moved chair.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by ice machine area and waitress area. Employee placed paper towels at hand sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink by waitress area and by ice machine area. Employee placed soap at hand sinks.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed manager consumer advisory. Manager posted customer advisory by front door.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wings made on 11-15-23 no date mark. Employee date marked wings.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven and walk-in door handles heavily soiled with food debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Though out the kitchen area ceiling tiles and vents heavily soiled with dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen have cut marks.
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches in kitchen area on cook line by walk-in cooler. 6 dead roaches in ceiling light by ice machine area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater on shelf in prep area. Employees drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee moved items.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dishwasher area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout the kitchen area are heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen area. Gallon of mayonnaise and sour cream on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved items off the floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Multiple ovens on cook line heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided hand sinks signs to manager and posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand sink by waitress area is broken.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go cups and to go boxes on the floor in waitress area.
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