MANHATTAN GYROS & SUB
1420 NW 10 ST, Ocala FL 34475 · 3527327332
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flies in kitchen.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Red harbor freight buckets holding sauce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on preptable. Removed.
Employee with no hair restraint or beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Three male employees in kitchen.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel under board on cook line. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of reach in freezer soiled with grease. Hood filters soiled with grease. Shelves on cook line soiled with food debris. Exterior of bulk bins soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls throughout soiled with grease. Vents in back kitchen soiled with dust.
Apr 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 26 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched gloved hands to apron and shirt then continued to wrap gyro without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager spoke with employee.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Male employee on cooks line using bare hands to guide fries into tray.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: raw shrimp on top of case of fries. Manager moved shrimp during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in drawer cooler: mushrooms 50F and cooked onions 51F. Drawer is consistently in use and is not fully closing. Also, torn gaskets on reach in unit. Ambient air in unit is 48F. Manager will move items to different cooler. All other Time/Tempurature Control for Safety food is frozen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 109F-115F cooked one hour prior sitting at room temperature. Manager stated wings are held using time and he forgot to write down the time they were placed out.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in coolers and freezers throughout establishment soiled with food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris. Nozzles of lemonade machine have black substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Male employee filled pitcher with water in back prep area hand washing sink. Manager spoke with employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in ware wash area has no towels
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator stated wings and gyro meat are held on Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Written plan not available. Sent DBPR form during this inspection.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Years changed on dates of training and expiration date are changed on all certificates provided.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off under hand washing sink and mop sink in ware wash area. Manager turned on during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Table under bins of wings lined with cardboard.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided copy on phone.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water on prep table over food and next to bread. Moved during this inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint and/or beard restraints while engaging in food preparation. Four male employees with no hair or beard restraints.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in drawer cooler on cook line has an ambient temperature of 48F and torn gaskets. Several broken in use lids.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.light coming through bottom of door in warewash area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken and missing tiles throughout kitchen area.
Grease and garbage on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle and dumpster. Large amount of grease and several food packaging items on pad and grass around pad.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in flour on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers and reach in freezers in kitchen soiled with grease and food debris. Gaskets on all reach in coolers and freezers soiled with food debris. Exterior of toaster soiled with food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease. Handles of equipment soiled with food debris. Exterior of bulk food bins soiled with food debris throughout resteraunt
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe not connected to plumbing but draining into mop sink in ware wash area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Towel soiled with red substance next to slicer. Manager discarded towel.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in make table on cook line has standing water.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floors, walls, ceilings and vents soiled with grease dust and food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour throughout kitchen not labeled.
Oct 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bags of onions in walk in cooler, employee moved chicken to the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions&peppers (45-47F - Cold Holding) items in reach in cooler drawers under grill, all other items 41F or below.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of scotchbrite cleaner over jugs of hot sauce in kitchen, operator moved all chemicals below sauce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemonade dispenser soiled on front counter. Stained cutting board on cooks line and in prep room.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan in Handwash sink by Three compartment sink.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator using chlorine but has quaternary ammonia test kit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced deli meat, cooked onions/peppers, and cooked corn no date marks. Manager stated food does not last more than 3 days.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. The bottom shelf of prep table with soiled cardboard lining shelf.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling/light falling down in front of Three compartment sink. 2 tiles missing from wall by Handwash sink in prep room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of table top oven/toaster on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf above dry foods, operator moved to the bottom.
Equipment in poor repair. Small sauce reach in cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of raw fish on floor in walk in cooler, employee placed on shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Handwash sink in prep room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer in hallway between kitchen and prep. Drying rack above Three compartment sink is soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in prep room has standing water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In varies areas of kitchen and prep room.
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 36 violations recorded, 12 high priority.
12 High priority6 Intermediate18 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Pine-Sol on shelf above hot sauce across from kitchen hand washing sink. Manager placed Pine-Sol beneath hot sauce.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen hand washing sink: corn (50F - Cooling); potatoes (50F - Cooling); rice (49F - Cooling). Manager stated items prepared the previous day.
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. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen hand washing sink: corn (50F - Cooling); potatoes (50F - Cooling); rice (49F - Cooling). Manager stated items prepared the previous day.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began working with food on the cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and put on gloves.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken and put on gloves to handle bread without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled bread without wearing gloves. Employee put on gloves to finish handling bread.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Piece of cheesecake stored in front counter reach-in cooler.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flies in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and shrimp stored on top of lemonade in reach-in cooler next to kitchen hand washing sink. Manager placed chicken and shrimp on bottom shelf. Raw fish stored over Alfredo sauce in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager placed fish on bottom shelf.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw shrimp with gloved hands and proceeded to handle bread without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen hand washing sink: shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F,49F,48F - Cold Holding. Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen hand washing sink: shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F,49F,48F - Cold Holding. Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink. Microwave on counter next to slicer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels or soap at kitchen hand washing sink. Employee provided soap and towels at hand washing sink.
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. One employee on duty missing food safety certificate.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Yellow rice stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen hand washing sink. Manager stated rice was prepared on 5/17.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet seat loss in restroom.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves and counters throughout the kitchen.
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. Reach-in cooler next to kitchen hand washing sink, ambient temperature 49F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of coffee on prep table across from cook line grill. Manager had employee remove drink during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water in reach-in cooler next to kitchen hand washing sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on shelf next to cooking oil across from kitchen hand washing sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach-in cooler next to kitchen hand washing sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing next to kitchen hand washing sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles missing next to kitchen hand washing sink. Hole in wall of restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream reach-in freezers in dining room.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in flour on cook line.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle stored in coleslaw located in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents greasy. Outside of cook line flour bin. Shelf outside of walk-in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster and grease receptacle in corner of parking lot.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves above three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Hamburgers in kitchen reach-in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen. Hood for cook line.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet cover missing for outlet above kitchen hand washing sink.
Jan 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 38 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate27 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of mushrooms served dented and dented along top seam.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves, but did not wash hands then handled Ready-To-Eat food order.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw Hamburger and raw scallops stored over corn cobs. Raw oysters stored above cooked crab legs in reach in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Three rodent droppings next to reach in cooler in middle prep area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand wash soap stored above pasta and rice.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed person in charge has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal incident if vomit or diarrhea is discharged on any surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowls in hand wash sink in back prep area.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Toilet seat not connected completely totoilet
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser in women's rest room on floor. No paper towels or soap at back prep area hand wash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time as a Public Health contol written procedure form not completed. Inspector provided form and Manager completed and signed form
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured under soft drink dispenser
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard used on kitchen floor and on pre table counter.
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. Gasket in reach in cooler torn.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not posted. Manager printed current license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table stained with a substance in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches in women's rest room. One dead roach next to reach in cooler in middle kitchen area. 1 dead roach next to mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not identified and stored above food served to the pubic in reach in cooler. Manager removed food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored above and in dry goods storage area rack. Manager removed jacket
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind water heater
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked and missing tiles on floor in kitchen and on wall next to hand wash sink, in middle kitchen area and by mop sink area, and in rest room.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle not completely placed on a nonabsorbent pad
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hold in wall in restroom
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula and tongs stored under stove and above reach in cooler drawers in kitchen
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Pieces of bare wood on wall in middle prep area not sealed or smooth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Doors and handles of reach in freezer and coolers soiled with food debris. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station. Walls and flor soiled with grease and debris under soda dispenser, next to reach in cooler and under cooking equipment in kitchen. Gasket soiled on reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, and used to store other food items.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open behind establishment
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Water jugs reused for ice tea
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service take out trays stored on floor next to reach in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in middle prep area.
Stored food not covered. Condiment jars not covered in kitchen and corn and cheese uncovered in reach in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Non working reach in cooler in kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking water pipe above mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( house seasoning in oil ) from original container not labelled with name of contents.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electric cover missing on electric switch above hand wash sink
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tube of SuperGlue on storage rack next to salt and over seasoning packets.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substances.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on kitchen floor.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees sunglasses n box on storage shelf with seasoning mixes.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Cutting board grooved.
Food stored on floor. Jug of cooking oil on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in ceiling in storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Monster screen soiled with grease accumulation. Soda machine upper backsplash plate soiled with mold-like substances.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids open.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in cooler.
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. CAT multitool on prep table next to steam cooker.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe in ware wash area.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet and cover missing at box over back hand wash sink exposing bare wires and connectors.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook on line preparing a gyro touch the bread and lettuce prior to wrapping the gyro. Discussed with Manager
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at three-compartment sink hanging below top of three-compartment sink
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items kept in the walk-in-cooler overnight with the following temperatures in the walk-in-cooler : walk-in-cooler ambient temperature 47F, fish (48, 48F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items kept in the walk-in-cooler overnight with the following temperatures in the walk-in-cooler : walk-in-cooler ambient temperature 47F, fish (48, 48F - Cold Holding);
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( sanitizer ).
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cooks with beards on cookline preparing food with no beard guards.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior back door has gap along the sides and bottom of the door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid and grease receptacle lid open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in center area of kitchen. Employee was removing water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of food removed ( flour batters ) from original container not labelled with name of contents.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired food Manager certificate for Rachid Elghazaqui
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hood filters soiled above fryer
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for three-compartment sink
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on kitchen floor.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used on prep table under batter trays.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment dispalyed an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2023
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in freezer entering kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk-in-cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling in dry goods storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer by entrance to kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed MISSING hand wash sink sign in dishwash area. Inspector provided sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed screen monitor soiled in kitchen
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. B's shelves in walk-in-cooler rusting
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in dishwash area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2023, Manager renewed license on line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee open water bottles in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee open drink can one at stored in reach in cooler above food served to the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and wallet stored above prep table in kitchen
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter over fryer in kitchen and accumulation of grease on hood filters. Employee placed hood filter in place.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in coolers and microwave soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster
Stored food not covered. Observed open bags of food in reach in freezer at entrance to kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (potatoe ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( sauces ) in walk in cooler. Manager corrected order of items placed in walk-in-cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in-cooler shelves with rust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket water and on floor.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door blocked with boxes.
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