FLYING FISH TAPHOUSE
1341 AIRPORT RD, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.527.3304
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 17 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276 seat. Inspector counted 316.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On shelf opposite cook line, cans of artichokes, tomato juice and diced tomatoes with damaged and dented seals. Operator removed to the office to return.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler by fryers, gator (47F - Cold Holding); crawfish (48F - Cold Holding); calamari (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) In the cook line drawer reach in cooler, steak (51F - Cold Holding); fish (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator all coolers on cook line stocked at beginning of shift. Employee added ice to products.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags present missing date of last sold.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute of soda dispenser in waitstation has mold like substance inside the chute. Bulk ice bin deflector plate with mold lime substance, employee began to clean.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by bulk ice bin with linens stored in the sink. Employee removed the linens.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels dispenser at hand wash sink by walk in cooler jammed unable to dispense paper towels. Employee unjammed dispenser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk flour container. Employee removed the bowl.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board on cook line with deep gouges.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf of warewashing area, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall of cookline by breading station with food debris on wall. Floor of cook line under equipment has debris build up. Standing water on floor under three compartment sink. Employee began cleaning.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor of the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood vents with debris build up on filters.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on shelf in warewashing area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at base of the flip top reach in cooler breading station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain under three compartment sink leaking, ecolab present at time of inspection for warewashing area.
Feb 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In kitchen, plans show sink next to AltoSham is a single handwash sink. Establishment has a double bay sink with both sides being used as a prep at time of inspection.
Dec 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In kitchen, plans show sink next to AltoSham is a single handwash sink. Establishment has a double bay sink with both sides being used as a prep at time of inspection.
Dec 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in bottom section of reach-in cooler across from grill, cooked bacon stored on bottom shelf below raw fish. At cook line in reach-in cooler drawers at flat top, cooked sausage/chicken bags stored below raw fish. At cook line reach-in freezer, open bag of raw chicken fingers stored over bag of sweet tots. All items moved to correct storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in reach-in cooler drawers under flat top, chicken (47F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); cod (44F - Cold Holding); mahi (46, 47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed in cooler 3 hours prior from walk-in cooler. Items moved to walk-in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One Certified Food Manager certification for J. Rozinsky expired 11/22/2025.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by ice machine, no paper towels. Employee supplied.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In kitchen, plans show sink next to AltoSham is a single handwash sink. Establishment has a double bay sink with both sides being used as a prep at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep area, no soap at handwash sink by altosham.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At cook line reach-in cooler, wings cooked yesterday morning not dated. At salad prep table reach-in cooler, potato salad prepared 2 days prior not dated. Manager dated both items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, spray bottles of window cleaner and degreaser not labeled. Employee labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep area salad reach-in cooler, plastic cup used as scoop in ranch dressing. In bulk panko breading container, metal pot used as scoop. Both items removed.
Drain cover(s) missing. At cook line, cover missing on floor drain.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen, multiple employee drinks on prep tables. Operator removed all drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep area, employee jacket stored on shelf with/above food items. Employee removed jacket.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, containers stacked before air drying.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276 seats, operator stated establishment has 356 seats including outside seating.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler, standing water on floor. At dish area, standing water on floor from dish machine. At ice machine, standing water on floor from ice machine.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor and wall at fry station have grease build up.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on bulk cornstarch container cracked/chipped.
Food stored on floor. At soda storage rack, ace of bag-in-box soda stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice build up on floor and cooling unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At prep area, no handwash sign at sink by altosham.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, exterior of bulk flour container and exterior of bulk panko container soiled. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.
Reach-in cooler/walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk-in cooler, multiple shelves have build up of black mold-like substance.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At prep area, sink next to altosham not draining.
Sep 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In kitchen, plans show sink next to AltoSham is a single handwash sink. Establishment has a double bay sink with one side being used as a prep sink and other side used as handwash sink.
Jul 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In kitchen, plans show sink next to AltoSham is a single handwash sink. Establishment has a double bay sink with one side being used as a prep sink and other side used as handwash sink.
Jul 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line in bottom section of reach-in cooler across from grill, cooked bacon stored on bottom shelf below raw fish. Employee moved bacon. In walk-in cooler, packages of cooked crawfish stored below raw shrimp
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach-in cooler at fry station, chicken (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); calamari (55F - Cold Holding); crawfish (54F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler just before opening. Fans and thermometer not on. Unit plugged into tripped outlet. Employee reset outlet, unit cooled to 37f ambient.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. In kitchen, plans show sink next to AltoSham is a single handwash sink. Establishment has a double bay sink with one side being used as a prep sink and other side used as handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dining room, spray bottle with blue chemical not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area, souffle cup used in bulk flour container on dry storage shelf.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have grooves, cut edges and/or burn spots.
Drain cover(s) missing. At fry station has, floor drain in walkway missing cover.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, on clean dish shelves, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276 seats, operator stated establishment has 356 seats including outside seating.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor at fry station has grease build up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line grill station, tongs stored hanging on front of grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over cooking equipment have build up. At fry station, exterior of bulk flour container soiled. At dining room wait station, bottom of soda heads have mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. At cook line, hood system over cooking equipment has build up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, bulk flour container not labeled. At wait station, bulk sugar container not labeled.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, container of raw snapper stored over container of cooked stone crab claws.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At indoor bar, one soda gunsoiled.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present due inspection, no Certified Food Manager present. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, 2 handwash sinks missing paper towels. Operator stated they are waiting on delivery. Delivery arrived during inspection, towels stocked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area, styrofoam cup used as scoop in bulk rice container.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, on clean dish shelves, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276 seats, operator stated establishment has 356 seats including outside seating.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under/behind cooking equipment has build up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on grill front ledge.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In prep area, scoop in bulk flour container has handle touching product. At wait station, up in bulk sugar container has handle touching product. At kitchen drink station, ice scoop handle touching ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At outdoor bar, 2 handwash sinks missing signs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over fryers have grease build up. At cook line, multiple gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At indoor bar, glass freezer has build up of broken glass debris in bottom.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. At cook line, hood system over grill has build up.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At cook line, finish worn off on floor, leaving unsealed concrete/rough surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, bulk cornstarch container not labeled. At wait station, bulk sugar container not labeled.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator called for service. Setting up sanitizer sink until repair is made.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At make line reach-in freezer, open bag of raw red shrimp stored over bags of fries. Employee rearranged items to,proper storage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In make line reach-in cooler, pasta shells dated 8/6- 14 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach-in coolers on cookline, ranch (48F - Cold Holding); slaw (47F - Cold Holding). In reach-in cooler drawers under flattop, beef (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cold Holding). All,items placed out from walk-in cooler in last 2 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, can opener blade has build up. At bar, one soda gun has build up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, step ladder blocking easy access to handwash sink. Operator moved ladder.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, handwash sink by triple sink used as a dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator not able to find chlorine test strips for dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At fry station, scoop in seasoned flour has broken handle. Scoop discarded
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At make line, employee drink on counter of reach-in cooler. Operator discarded.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276 seats, operator stated establishment has 356 seats including outside seating. Emailed operator seating change evaluation form.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall at fry station soiled. At cook line, floor under equipment has build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At prep area, scoop in panko breading touching product. At wait station, scoop in ice bin touching ice. Operator moved scoops.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At frying station, lid for seasoned flour has build up. On make line, reach-in cooler gasket and front of cooler has build up. At cook line, hood filters over grill have build up. At prep area, guard on table top stand mixer has encrusted residue.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area, clean plastic containers have tape and tape residue.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At prep station, sanitizer bucket stored on shelf with and above sauces. Operator moved bucket to proper storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, bulk seafood breader container not labeled. Operator labeled
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At cook line, employee breaded raw shrimp, changed gloves and handled spatula and plate without washing hands. Operator spoke to employee.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Squeeze bottles of juice stored in ice at bar make station.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In bottom section of reach-in cooler at fry station, raw chicken stored above fish and shrimp. Operator moved chicken. In reach-in cooler drawers at cook line, cooked chicken sausage mix stored in bottom drawer below raw shrimp with no solid divider. Operator moved cooked mix to,top drawer.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Squeeze bottles of juice stored in ice at bar make station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, spray bottle hanging on front of sink. Operator moved bottle.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator missing chlorine test strips for dish machine.
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. Two employees present, hired less than 60 days, no proof available. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser at handwash sink by ice machine jammed. Operator fixed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In bottom section of reach-in cooler on cook line, chicken wings cooked yesterday morning not dated. In bottom section of reach-in cooler at cook line, open container of liquid eggs opened yesterday for brunch, not dated. Operator had items dated.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink by ice machine, hot water turned off. Operator turned hot water on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276, operator stated establishment has 356 seats including outside seating. Emailed operator seating change form.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tongs stored on grill handle. Operator moved to hot water. Also at soda dispenser, ice scoop touching ice. Operator removed scoop from ice. Also, utensils at bar make station stored in standing water 67f. Operator removed from water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at outside bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers have build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area, plastic containers have residue from date tape.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At fry station reach-in cooler, sanitizer bucket stored on top shelf of cooler. Operator moved bucket.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. On lower shelf at wait station, electric cord stored on coffee filters. Operator moved.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On lower shelf at wait station, bulk sugar container not labeled.
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved for roll up doors in outside bar area. Doors are not indicated as such on original plans. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training records could be provided for any employee.
Sep 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Manager called service company.
No plan review submitted and approved for roll up doors in outside bar area. Doors are not indicated as such on original plans. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training records could be provided for any employee.
Aug 28, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Manager called service company.
No plan review submitted and approved for roll up doors in outside bar area. Doors are not indicated as such on original plans. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training records could be provided for any employee.
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 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. Cooked potatoes prepared yesterday stored in walk in cooler overnight 45F. Potatoes discarded. 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. Cooked potatoes prepared yesterday stored in walk in cooler overnight 45F. Potatoes discarded. 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. Manager called service company.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Faucet in mop sink area has no vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at end of cook line in kitchen as evidenced by ice in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in outside bar.
No plan review submitted and approved for roll up doors in outside bar area. Doors are not indicated as such on original plans. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training records could be provided for any employee.
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. No proof for any employee.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Soap provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored by dish area. Solution discarded.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket on prep table near cook line. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on shelf with clean utensils in bar area. Drinks moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License states 276 seat. Inspector counted 316.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and knives stored in buckets of water 85F. Utensils removed from water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at inside bar. Sign found and posted. Hand washing sink at outside bar. Inspector emailed sign.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two employee drinks in middle reach in cooler on cook line. Drinks removed.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped black straws on bar top. Straws moved from customer reach.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in bar area. Cloth removed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.