JIMMY HULA'S
3837 LAKE EMMA RD, Lake Mary FL 32746
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 16 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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.
FEB 24
JUL 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live in the Fire closet
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
7 cases · $4,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025054308 | Jul 17, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $800 |
| 4--2024060150 | Jul 24, 2024 | Feb 10, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2023044691 | Jul 10, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $800 |
| 4--2019057608 | Sep 24, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | $600 |
| 4--2019035412 | Jun 4, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | $600 |
| 4--2018052196 | Aug 10, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2017027739 | Mar 30, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - Exterior of flat grill - compartment under fryer - exterior of fryers - mop sink - walk in cooler fan covers, exterior walk in unit
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - tortilla chips
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. - house made slaw mix made 09/01
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray cleansers stored on shelves next to food handling gloves. Under tea urn table.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - under list of proteins offered, Poke is not marked to indicate it is served raw
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. - menu for beverages: hula Ritas, whiskey sour, limeade, Moscow Mule, Peach Bramble state fresh lime/lemon juice; juice is commercially processed, bottled juice
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - open beverage on spice rack over utensils
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on prep table
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. - back storage room
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - Exterior of flat grill - compartment under fryer - exterior of fryers - mop sink - walk in cooler fan covers, exterior walk in unit
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - ridged spice container reused for salt
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. - hammer and screw driver on ice machine
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - cookline - dish area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - clear plastic bins
Jul 18, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - dry storage room - walk in cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 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 priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10+ on floor inside dry storage room
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - vacuum sealed tuna not opened to allow oxygen back in
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BACK WALK-IN:; - sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding) INSIDE WALK-IN - white fish (47F - Cold Holding); - Johnny pork date-marked 7/17 (52F - Cold Holding); - Johnny pork date-marked 7/15 (48F - Cold Holding); - CD wraps date-marked 7/10 (47F - Cold Holding); - CD wraps (50F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken date marked 7/17 (74f-80fF - Cooling); - crema date-marked 7/16 (52F - Cold Holding); - sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); - milk (45F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); - pico (45F - Cold Holding); - diced tomato (45F - Cold Holding) COOKLINE RIGHT:; - pico (45F - Cold Holding); - cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Chicken tenders (96F - Hot Holding); - breaded shrimp (92F - Hot Holding)
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic ramekin used to scoop chorizo
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. - tuna
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. - walk-in cooler door separating from hinge. Door observed open.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - dry storage room - walk in cooler
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - next to back door
Equipment in poor repair. - walk in cooler door not closing properly
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line. - at opening of walk in cooler causing retention of standing water
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - >500ppm. Employee diluted. Final reading 300ppm
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - thawed tuna not removed from vacuum packaging
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER - jerk chicken date marked 8/24 (46F - Cold Holding); - fish (47F - Cold Holding); - cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); - salsa (47F - Cold Holding)
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. - tuna
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - next to back door
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. - walk in cooler door not closing properly
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - inside walk in cooler at entrance to freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line. - at opening of walk in cooler causing retention of standing water
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below triple sink
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. - below Vulcan oven. All other floor drains operational.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - ceiling tiles at cook line dusty
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near back door
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment not actively using. Triple sink is currently in use for sanitizing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line. - at opening of walk in cooler causing retention of standing water
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fans dusty
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - shelves in walk in cooler rusted
Jul 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LOWBOY: - raw burger (46F - Cold Holding); - beef (46F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) - raw tuna (44 - Cold Holding) Chef states less than 4 hours. Advised chef to use ice for better cooling
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - ceiling tiles at cook line dusty
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near back door
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment not actively using. Triple sink is currently in use for sanitizing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line. - at opening of walk in cooler causing retention of standing water
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below triple sink
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fans dusty
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - shelves in walk in cooler rusted
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LOWBOY: - raw burger (46F - Cold Holding); - beef (46F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) - raw tuna (44 - Cold Holding) Chef states less than 4 hours. Advised chef to use ice for better cooling
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (106f-120fF - Hot Holding). Chef reheated
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - ceiling tiles at cook line dusty
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near back door
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - chlorine 0 ppm. Establishment not actively using. Triple sink is currently in use for sanitizing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook employee wearing watch
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - inside beer cooler towards entrance to walk in freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line. - at opening of walk in cooler causing retention of standing water
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below triple sink
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fans dusty
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - shelves in walk in cooler rusted
Mar 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to expedite window on cooks line Cutting board next to ice machine Cutting board across from fryers at cooks line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls instead of scoops used for sugar,flour and salt
Equipment in poor repair. Door of indoor walk in cooler does not seal when closed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to electrical room has huge gap on top and door comes of the hinge
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. At entrance to outside stock room to left of entrance
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on plastic curtains at outside walk in freezer
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Indoor walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Tile wall behind cooking equipments at cooks line
Feb 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Small dishwasher machine next to triple sink. Operator had triple sink set up
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak and shrimp temping at 45F at reach in cooler on cooks line.Per operator items were bought from walk in cooler to reach in cooler.Per operator they have been in and out of reach in cooler during prep work
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to expedite window on cooks line Cutting board next to ice machine Cutting board across from fryers at cooks line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken at walk in cooler Pico at walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical in spray bottle at front counter
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls instead of scoops used for sugar,flour and salt
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and pen on top of cutting board on make table by ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. Door of indoor walk in cooler does not seal when closed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to electrical room has huge gap on top and door comes of the hinge
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. At entrance to outside stock room to left of entrance
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on plastic curtains at outside walk in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups at bar stored directly on floor next to hand wash sink and triple sink at bar Case of to cups stored under paper towel dispenser
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Indoor walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Tile wall behind cooking equipments at cooks line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour,sugar salt not labeled under prep tables
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door and jam to the walk in cooler, and the door to walk in freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -At the cooks line fryers missing tile-standing water present -at the threshold to the walk in cooler
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Low grout levels on the line and prep have standing water present
Hole in or other damage to wall. -mens restroom
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled -exterior of the line equipment has a build up of grease.
Sep 12, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door and jam to the walk in cooler, and the door to walk in freezer
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. Tuna thawing in sealed bags -bag states remove before thawing
Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches in a glue trap at the dishwasher 8 dead in a glue board in the fire closet
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind the fryers heavy build up of grease and food debris -behind the flat top grill grease build up
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -At the cooks line fryers missing tile-standing water present -at the threshold to the walk in cooler
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Low grout levels on the line and prep have standing water present
Hole in or other damage to wall. -mens restroom
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled -exterior of the line equipment has a build up of grease.
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live in the Fire closet
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno stored with to go items
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna not dated on the line
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Door and jam to the walk in cooler, and the door to walk in freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over the pick up window the ceiling and cooking charts need cleaning
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. Tuna thawing in sealed bags -bag states remove before thawing
Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches in a glue trap at the dishwasher 8 dead in a glue board in the fire closet
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. -hood filter damaged
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind the fryers heavy build up of grease and food debris -behind the flat top grill grease build up
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -At the cooks line fryers missing tile-standing water present -at the threshold to the walk in cooler
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Low grout levels on the line and prep have standing water present
Hole in or other damage to wall. -mens restroom
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the walk in cooler
Light not functioning.walk in coolrr
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled -exterior of the line equipment has a build up of grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out supplies on the cooks line
Jul 11, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer not hooked up hose is lying in the floor drain
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. No detergent or sanitizer hooked up to the dish washer
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler door frame, door will not close. Door is damaged -rusted out door and door frame on the cooks line-VERMIN PRESENT.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.at the vent over the ice machine
Drain cover(s) missing. At the 3 compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the cooks line drawer cooler ripped -back door damaged -
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the flat top on the cooks line
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door is damaged, will not tightly close
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Rack in the walk in cooler - Fryers need cleaning the lower cabinet and the cooking area -floor drains at the dish machine and Thur out
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door left open, no screen to protect from vermin
Jul 10, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 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 priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer not hooked up hose is lying in the floor drain
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies in the kitchen
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 plus roaches in a rusted out doorframe. The location of the door is to the fire panel located at the cooks line
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. pork (127F - reheating for 2.5 hours)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked protiens not dated, cut tomatoes not dated
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. No detergent or sanitizer hooked up to the dish washer
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler door frame, door will not close. Door is damaged -rusted out door and door frame on the cooks line-VERMIN PRESENT.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.at the vent over the ice machine
Drain cover(s) missing. At the 3 compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the cooks line drawer cooler ripped -back door damaged -
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer Cooks line at the equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the flat top on the cooks line
Food stored on floor. On the stock room a bag of seafood seasoning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Area needs to be cleaned
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door is damaged, will not tightly close
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Rack in the walk in cooler - Fryers need cleaning the lower cabinet and the cooking area -floor drains at the dish machine and Thur out
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior door left open, no screen to protect from vermin
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