LOCAL - NEPTUNE BEACH
301 ATLANTIC BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32266 · 904.372.9791
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 17 visits since January 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 5 live roaches in kitchen area. 1 live roach crawling on reach in cooler. 1 live roach on wall near chemical dish machine. 1 live roach crawling on wall near employee hand washing station. Observed 2 live roach crawling on wall at the end of cook line.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025085461 | Sep 29, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $800 |
Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Live, small flying in Observed total of eighteen flying insects. 10 flying insects in bar area. 3 flying insects on cook line. 5 flying insects in ware washing area, 1 landing on stored dish. Manager removed dishes and placed in ware washing area.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Chimi sauce made with Fresh Garlic dated 7-7-2026, House made Aioli sauce dated 7-6-2026. See Stop Sale
Live, small flying in Observed total of eighteen flying insects. 10 flying insects in bar area. 3 flying insects on cook line. 5 flying insects in ware washing area, 1 landing on stored dish. Manager removed dishes and placed in ware washing area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 5 live roaches in kitchen area. 1 live roach crawling on reach in cooler. 1 live roach on wall near chemical dish machine. 1 live roach crawling on wall near employee hand washing station. Observed 2 live roach crawling on wall at the end of cook line.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna chunks and Raw Tuna completely thawed in package bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Cole slaw (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Quinoa (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw tuna (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw salmon (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw grouper (50F-52F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Observed in reach in cooler near entrance of kitchen Short ribs (48F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Both items were over filled in pans. Employee removed excess and placed in walk in cooler.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Chimi sauce made with Fresh Garlic dated 7-7-2026, House made Aioli sauce dated 7-6-2026. See Stop Sale
Live, small flying in Observed total of eighteen flying insects. 10 flying insects in bar area. 3 flying insects on cook line. 5 flying insects in ware washing area, 1 landing on stored dish. Manager removed dishes and placed in ware washing area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 5 live roaches in kitchen area. 1 live roach crawling on reach in cooler. 1 live roach on wall near chemical dish machine. 1 live roach crawling on wall near employee hand washing station. Observed 2 live roach crawling on wall at the end of cook line.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna chunks and Raw Tuna completely thawed in package bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Cole slaw (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Quinoa (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw tuna (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw salmon (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw grouper (50F-52F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Observed in reach in cooler near entrance of kitchen Short ribs (48F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Both items were over filled in pans. Employee removed excess and placed in walk in cooler.
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Chimi sauce made with Fresh Garlic dated 7-7-2026, House made Aioli sauce dated 7-6-2026. See Stop Sale
Live, small flying in Observed total of eighteen flying insects. 10 flying insects in bar area. 3 flying insects on cook line. 5 flying insects in ware washing area, 1 landing on stored dish. Manager removed dishes and placed in ware washing area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 5 live roaches in kitchen area. 1 live roach crawling on reach in cooler. 1 live roach on wall near chemical dish machine. 1 live roach crawling on wall near employee hand washing station. Observed 2 live roach crawling on wall at the end of cook line.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna chunks and Raw Tuna completely thawed in package bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Cole slaw (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Quinoa (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw tuna (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw salmon (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Raw grouper (50F-52F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 45F. Observed in reach in cooler near entrance of kitchen Short ribs (48F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Both items were over filled in pans. Employee removed excess and placed in walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without chemical test strips for chemical dish machine.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee food training expired.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over ice bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and dishes stored on dry storage rack not inverted.
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. Observed in walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna chunks and Raw Tuna completely thawed in package bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. See stop Sale.
Dead rodent present. Observed dead rodent under table near chemical dish machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment on cook line soiled with food debris.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on cook line sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Manager removed and stored properly.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags without last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of pastries stored on floor of walk in in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand sink on cook line without handwashing sign. Inspector provided employee handwashing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Whipped Goat butter dated 9-7-2025, House made Butter squash dated 9-7-2025,House made Taziki sauce dated 9-18-2025, House made Blue cheese dated 9-15-2025. See stop sale.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Whipped Goat butter dated 9-7-2025, House made Butter squash dated 9-7-2025,House made Taziki sauce dated 9-18-2025, House made Blue cheese dated 9-15-2025. See stop sale.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine in bar area at 0ppm. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Repaired the chemical dish machine during inspection.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 2 flying insects in bar area. 1 flying insect in prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Deli ham (54F-57F ); Cooked noodles (54F-57F - Cold Holding); Cooked short ribs (54F-57F - Cold Holding). Observed Portioned bags filled over lip of containers. Employee will remove excess bags and place in reach in cooler. Observed in table top cooler House made salsa (52F - Cold Holding); Garlic Sauce (53F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 38F. Observed the pans were filled to lip of pan. Employee will only fill half the pan. Observed in ice bath Liquid eggs (56F - Cold Holding). Employee removed and placed in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed raw shell eggs held on time control without time marked. Establishment uses a timer, at the time of inspection timer was not on for Raw shell eggs held. Manager placed timer on for raw shell eggs. Manager stated eggs were brought out at 9am.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags missing last date served on multiple tags.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand washing sink in kitchen without paper towels. Employee provided paper towels for employee hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled in kitchen near cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above reach in cooler located on cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on dry storage rack wet nesting.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of Jasmine rice stored on the floor of storage area. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong stored on handle of oven located in prep area. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in water at 65F. Employee placed pan on grill.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Observed bar chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment had bar chemical dish machines fixed during inspection.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touch face and proceeded to engage in food prep. Manager intervened and employee washed hands properly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 8 flying insects. 6 flying insects in bar area. 2 flying insects in ware washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler Bread pudding (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Butter (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated they have had temperature issues due to framing of drawer moving allowing air in. Manager will place ice bath on TCS foods at the bottom drawers. Observed in reach in cooler Short ribs (48F - Cold Holding). Manager will place ribs in reach in cooler to reduce temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed raw shell eggs held on time control without time mark. Manager will place time mark on eggs brought out at 8am.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. Manager had employee start cleaning interior of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed reach in cooler cutting board deeply grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed employee drink on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in use dishes wet nesting on dry rack. Observed glass ware in bar area wet nesting. Manager will remove and clean and air dry properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dairy walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of straws stored on floor located in back room. Manager removed and stored properly.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked shell eggs stored with raw shell eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream in walk in cooler Sour cream (52F - Cold Holding). Cooler has ambient temperature of 42F. Manager stated they had produce delivery prior. Observed in flip top cooler on cook line Roast beef (52F - Cold Holding). Container of roast beef over filled above lip of container. Manager removed excess roast beef and placed in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark on raw shell eggs being held on time control. Manager placed time mark on microwave oven for raw shell eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of window cleaner stored in bar area near customer glasses. Employee removed and stored properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags missing last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on dry rack near dish machine. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing watch.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at soda station wet wiping cloth stored on table. Manager removed and placed in sanitizer water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of six flying insects. Observed 3 flying insects in ware washing area. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler on cook line Feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced cherry tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Cooler had an ambient temperature of 46F. Manager stated that foods were placed on line at Manager removed TCS foods from cooler and stored in walk in cooler. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding). Manager did not know whether raw chicken was left in cooler overnight and voluntarily discarded raw chicken.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of six flying insects. Observed 3 flying insects in ware washing area. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding). Manager did not know whether raw chicken was left in cooler overnight and voluntarily discarded raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler on cook line Feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced cherry tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Cooler had an ambient temperature of 46F. Manager stated that foods were placed on line at Manager removed TCS foods from cooler and stored in walk in cooler. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding). Manager did not know whether raw chicken was left in cooler overnight and voluntarily discarded raw chicken.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
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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. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Manager was able to get dish machine to sanitize properly. Second test of dish machine at 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of six flying insects. Observed 3 flying insects in ware washing area. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding). Manager did not know whether raw chicken was left in cooler overnight and voluntarily discarded raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler on cook line Feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced cherry tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Cooler had an ambient temperature of 46F. Manager stated that foods were placed on line at Manager removed TCS foods from cooler and stored in walk in cooler. Observed in flip top cooler at the end of cook line Raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding). Manager did not know whether raw chicken was left in cooler overnight and voluntarily discarded raw chicken.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling air vents soiled through out kitchen.
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. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from Packaging with label indicating it is to remain frozen until time of use, fish was no longer frozen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at entrance of cook line in flip top cooler/drawers Corn blend (46F-52F - Cold Holding); Short ribs (46F-52F - Cold Holding); Ricotta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Beef broth (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding); Spaghetti squash (49F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Truffle butter (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); quinoa (49F - Cold Holding); Pico (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an Ambient temperature of 49.9F. Chef stated all TCS foods were in cooler from previous day. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at entrance of cook line in flip top cooler/drawers Corn blend (46F-52F - Cold Holding); Short ribs (46F-52F - Cold Holding); Ricotta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Beef broth (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding); Spaghetti squash (49F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Truffle butter (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); quinoa (49F - Cold Holding); Pico (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an Ambient temperature of 49.9F. Chef stated all TCS foods were in cooler from previous day. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles of unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty on Cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed and use knives stored alongside of hand sink. Chef removed and stored properly.
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