LAZY TURTLE RIVERFRONT
4445 DIXIE HWY, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 321.431.2008
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 15 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found one fly in bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026001107 | Sep 17, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | $400 |
| 4--2024023515 | Mar 7, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $400 |
| 4--2023030262 | Mar 29, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | $200 |
| 4--2017009478 | Jan 9, 2017 | Jun 8, 2017 | $280 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found one in kitchen. Operator killed it.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Nozzle resting in bin with no backflow device.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Moved to wash.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near dishwasher blocked by hand truck.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cook line no towels.
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. Nate on cook line stated he has food handler training but not on him, Heather requires training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in small make table no date mark.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink near dishwasher has no hot water, facet just spins.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Lime scale build up bottom of dish machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table cook line, moved to bottom shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezers outside torn gaskets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1/2" gap at back door in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near two door reach in cooler at cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One floor tile missing on cook line at stove.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken tiles in men's and ladies room back wall. Dish machine wall broken tiles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Small make table on cook line gaskets soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bins with old label paper. Moved to wash.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids on dumpster are open.
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink hose in drain pan with no backflow preventer.
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 glass reach in cooler overnight with no date marking.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink on cook line.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near Dish Machine has hot water shut off.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling on cook line soiled with food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Two door stainless reach in cooler has torn gaskets on both doors. Chest reach in freezer exterior has torn gaskets. Chest freezer in kitchen has torn gasket (closest to reach in cooler). Walk in cooler door handle doesn't secure.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing on wall in kitchen near dish washer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Five pairs of tongs on door handle at knee level on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Chest freezer outside has soiled gasket. Shelf on cook line with pans soiled with food debris. Small reach in cooler at bar soiled with old drink mix.
Open dumpster lid. Open across parking lot.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container had no label.
Mar 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found one fly in bar.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 Red Snapper fillets thawed without removing from vacuum seal package.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink hose in drain pan with no backflow preventer.
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 glass reach in cooler overnight with no date marking.
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Krab listed on California roll is listed at crab.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink on cook line.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu stated colossal gulf shrimp but shrimp is from India.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near door in kitchen no towels.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near Dish Machine has hot water shut off.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling on cook line soiled with food 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. 10 red snapper fillets thawed in still water bucket not removed from packaging. See stop sale.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line not wearing beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Two door stainless reach in cooler has torn gaskets on both doors. Chest reach in freezer exterior has torn gaskets. Chest freezer in kitchen has torn gasket (closest to reach in cooler). Walk in cooler door handle doesn't secure.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Various floor tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing on wall in kitchen near dish washer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Five pairs of tongs on door handle at knee level on cook line.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Sugar and flour containers had scoop handles in product.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Chest freezer outside has soiled gasket. Shelf on cook line with pans soiled with food debris. Small reach in cooler at bar soiled with old drink mix.
Open dumpster lid. Open across parking lot.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Scallops thawing in still water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container had no label.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Items on time control out for approximately one hour without time being marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and three soda nozzles at bars soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line had cooking utensils in it. Hand wash sink near dish machine had empty sanitizer buckets in it.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using time as a public health control for chicken breasts, peppers, mushrooms, egg wash and beer batter. Provided time plan to operator.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near dish machine doesn't have hot water. Operator stated he was waiting on a part to fix it.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves in pantry where canned goods are stored.
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. 13 packs of yellow fin tuna each 4 oz, thawed with out removing from packaging. Educated operator and sent flyer to him. He discarded all the fish.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding and tiles missing on walls near dish washer.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not close tightly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several tiles missing or broken in kitchen walk way.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs on handle on cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils stored in clean water at 92f. Changed out and corrected to 152f.
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For black hose outside by white fence
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Eric has not gotten manager card.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cook line
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. Grill cooler not maintaining 41F or below.
Door to the walk in cooler doesn't close tightly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door off kitchen
Hood filters soiled.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line cooler and 2 door upright cooler.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Exterior of the ice bin mold like substance inside bar.
Sep 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 29 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate16 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired April of 2025. Operator paid during inspection.
Raw eggs over pies and cooked rice.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon and tuna bearing label to remove from package upon thawing.
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. sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); mango salsa (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); lobster (49F - Cold Holding); black beans (49F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (52F - Cold Holding); taco steak (52F - Cold Holding); 2 door upright cooler; cooked sausage (40F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (39F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); mahi (42F - Cold Holding); white fish (45F - Cold Holding); mahi (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (48F - Cold Holding); mussels (48F - Cold Holding); scallops (46 to 50F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For black hose outside by white fence
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary over 400 ppm
Can opener blade soiled. Cutting board on the cook line soiled. Soda gun soiled
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 open Saturday.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room blocked with buckets in sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Eric has not gotten manager card.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, bar dish washing area, restrooms.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters. Tag replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cook line
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. Grill cooler not maintaining 41F or below.
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. Salmon and tuna
Condensation line draining into a bucket in 2 door glass cooler. In the walk in cooler condensation draining into a pan stored over raw seafood
Door to the walk in cooler doesn't close tightly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door off kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
Handle on the hot side missing at plumbing fixture. At bar by three bay sink.
Hood filters soiled.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line cooler and 2 door upright cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line and hand sink next to chest freezer.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Exterior of the ice bin mold like substance inside bar.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Inside bar next to 3 bay sink
Water leaking from pipe under prep sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and oil. Flour container not labled.
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair where warming light is hanging on cookline
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cuttings throughout owner states will have resurfaced or replaced
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of hand wash sink on cook line
Mar 13, 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 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair where warming light is hanging on cookline
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cuttings throughout owner states will have resurfaced or replaced
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on stainless double door reach in cooler in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of hand wash sink on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Beef not packaged over seafood
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sauerkraut 51 F - cold holding; beef steak taco meat 50 F - cold holding; heavy cream 50 F - cold holding;
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauerkraut 51 F - cold holding; beef steak taco meat 50 F - cold holding; heavy cream 50 F - 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 glass door cooler not date marked
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink on cook line used to fill container. Cook educated
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at bar, staff provided paper towel
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance near chute of interior of ice machine - cleaned by staff
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in feta cheese at raw bar reach in cooler- removed by chef
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair where warming light is hanging on cookline
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cuttings throughout owner states will have resurfaced or replaced
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on stainless double door reach in cooler in kitchen
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwashing sink missing faucet handle
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of hand wash sink on cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handles removed by chef
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler at the inside bar Reach in bottle cooler at the upside bar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, Bread crumbs, rice flower on Cook line
Sep 24, 2024□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cook line over heat lamp.
Chest freezer gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Door going into server area broke
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On the corner of bar
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen
Gaskets on the 2 door upright cooler torn.
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate11 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. Rice cooling over night 45
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef, seafood over clean cut vegetables in the 2 door cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over bacon wrapped scallops in the 2 door reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mango salsa made yesterday 46F Rice made yesterday cooling over night 45F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees F. butter packets 46F manager discarded. cod in the walk in cooler 45F recommend to rapid chill feta (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumble (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Mango salsa made with tomatoes made yesterday 46F Cooked rice cooling over night 45F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clarified butter left out over night 99 F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand sink on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Raw bar
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams in cooler. Manager found tag
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Operator had operator remove dog.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Salt and pepper container on the cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cook line over heat lamp.
Chest freezer gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Door going into server area broke
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On the corner of bar
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen
Gaskets on the 2 door upright cooler torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Sushi salad bar
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans
Mar 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and not properly date marked after opening, milk, fish dip
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Ceiling damaged, heat lamp starting to fall
Equipment in poor repair, Torn gaskets on standing reach-in coolers
Floor area(s) covered with standing water, due to missing tiles in warehouse washing area.
Hood filters dirty, gaskets on cookline drawers with excessive food debris, sides of ice bins in bars with sticky substance and mold-like substance, Excessive food debris on top of flour bins,
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, bar, ones one's on cook line unreadable
Mar 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
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40 small flying insects in bar area, operator and staff found issue in bucket underneath and addressed it.
Raw hamburger Pattie's stored over ready-to-eat bread.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pico (48F - Cold Holding); bl chz crumb (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); crab mix (52F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (48F - Cold Holding); bl chz crumb (53F - Cold Holding); raw salmon feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); crab mix (52F - Cold Holding)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and not properly date marked after opening, milk, fish dip
Cutting boards stained, soda nozzle holsters in bars with mildew like substance
Hand wash sink blocked by garbage can next to reach-in freezer
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, by bar
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bins in bar.
Ceiling damaged, heat lamp starting to fall
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, left standing fridge in sushi area operator emptied and ordered new one
Equipment in poor repair, Torn gaskets on standing reach-in coolers
Floor area(s) covered with standing water, due to missing tiles in warehouse washing area.
Hood filters dirty, gaskets on cookline drawers with excessive food debris, sides of ice bins in bars with sticky substance and mold-like substance, Excessive food debris on top of flour bins,
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cookline
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards on cookline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, bar, ones one's on cook line unreadable
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment, plumbing disconnected and not functional.
Standing Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food residues.
Stored food not covered, ice cream, lava cakes in reach-in freezer. Rice flour on cookline, coconut in dry storage
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 150 has 320.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Gaskets torn on the 2 door upright cooler.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For grouper in ceviche
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. *Raw gr beef and chx over seafood in reach-in cooler *Seared tuna over rte, raw chicken over seafood in walk-in cooler
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. In the cook line cooler, salmon (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); crab (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (49F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (43F - Cold Holding); penne (54F - Cold Holding); (54F); egg wash (48F - Cold Holding); cooked baked pot (48F - Cold Holding); mussels (57F - Cold Holding); clams (55F - Cold Holding); mango salsa (47F - Cold Holding); flank steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw lamb (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in cooler over night. In black reach in cooler at sushi bar, seafood mix (49F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (50F - Cold Holding); mango salsa (50F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. *Can opener *Deli meat slicer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Outside bar hand sink used as a dump station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. *over cook line with grease and peeling paint * Mold like substance at bar above pictures
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 ahi tuna in rop packaging
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 150 has 320.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Jack Daniel on floor in bar, jugs of oil, oasis mix
Gaskets torn on the 2 door upright cooler.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door cook line cooler and black sushi cooler on the far right.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign at sushi bar, or bar outside
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *Heavy food debris behind chest freezer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened Gatorade in reach-in cooler
Walk in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Coils frozen with big block of ice, door to walk-in cooler does not close all the way to complete a tight seal. Recommend to apply ice to all products to maintain proper temperature of 41F or below. Items were 41F to 43F. Ambient thermometer read 50F.
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