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PITA PARADISE

225 W COCOA BEACH CAUSEWAY, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-784-4874

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 17 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506582
Grade history
OCT 24
APR 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live frog in kitchen corner near deck drain.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,300

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025031598Apr 2, 2025Jul 11, 2025$250
4--2021056705Nov 18, 2021Feb 4, 2022$400
4--2018053395Aug 20, 2018Feb 22, 2019$650

Inspection history

17 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced tomatoes and tzatziki sauce prepared last night
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut tomatoes and tzatziki made last at 8 found at 11:30 46F 49F
High priority/03D-06-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washed utensils in hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ice machine heavily soiled. Can opener heavily soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus and falafel in walk in cooler made 2 days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen and back prep area.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Milk and eggs in glass cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Gaskets on reach in cooler torn.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oil stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Ladies restroom.
Basic/32-17-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Oct 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table closest to door:; beef meat balls (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); hummas (45F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Stuffed grap leaves 44f cold holding, chickpeas 45f cold holding, diced tomatoes 45f cold holding, and butter 45f cold holding. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale, make table closest to door:; beef meat balls (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); hummas (45F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Make table still not cooling on right side see stop sale. Time Extended
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table closest to kitchen door has a broken thermometer inside.
Intermediate/05-05-4/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish washer or sanitizer buckets. Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Aluminum foil used to line food-contact shelves. Storage area for spices back of kitchen.
Basic/14-05-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
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. Make table closest to kitchen door is maintaining temp on left side but in the high 40's on right side.
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Still not maintaining temps on right side.cannot be used for TCS foods. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler has torn gasket.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back of kitchen wall.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Tube of beef stored on pan on floor in walk in cooler. Unwashed produce in bag on floor in walk in cooler. Cooking oil on floor in back of kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Beef off the floor but now chickpeas on floor in walk in cooler. Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to door that encloses hot water heater. Vent fell off.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine, not protected.
Basic/10-12-5/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Five pairs of tongs stored on the oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Four tongs on oven door when walked in, instructed employees. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled.
Basic/22-08-4/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In male restroom main restaurant.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and fire suppression piping soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Ladies room door closure broken.
Basic/32-17-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Cooked lamb stored partially uncovered in walk in cooler. White granular stored uncovered bottom shelf in back of kitchen.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In back of kitchen wall is soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in corners of kitchen and under equipment soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-10-4/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 32 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate24 Basic
Show 32 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live frog in kitchen corner near deck drain.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat food in reach in freezer back of kitchen.
High priority/08A-05-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table closest to door:; beef meat balls (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); hummas (45F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale, make table closest to door:; beef meat balls (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); hummas (45F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding); cooked lamb (118F - Hot Holding); finished cooked chicken (165F); finished cooked lamb (165F) Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning**
High priority/03B-01-6/
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table closest to kitchen door has a broken thermometer inside.
Intermediate/05-05-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both hand wash sinks in kitchen being used, one had bucket in it filling water, the other had spray cleaners in it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish washer or sanitizer buckets. Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dishwasher top is soiled.
Basic/16-03-4
Aluminum foil used to line food-contact shelves. Storage area for spices back of kitchen.
Basic/14-05-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pans in back not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
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. Make table closest to kitchen door is maintaining temp on left side but in the high 40's on right side.
Basic/14-74-7
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored above food prep area, back of kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting on drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler has torn gasket.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back of kitchen wall.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Tube of beef stored on pan on floor in walk in cooler. Unwashed produce in bag on floor in walk in cooler. Cooking oil on floor in back of kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to door that encloses hot water heater. Vent fell off.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice build up.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine, not protected.
Basic/10-12-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Five pairs of tongs stored on the oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In male restroom main restaurant.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and fire suppression piping soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Ladies room door closure broken.
Basic/32-17-4/Repeat Violation
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. Bench grinder stored next to food on bottom shelf back of kitchen.
Basic/42-03-5
Stored food not covered. Cooked lamb stored partially uncovered in walk in cooler. White granular stored uncovered bottom shelf in back of kitchen.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In back of kitchen wall is soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance not labeled bottom shelf in back of kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in corners of kitchen and under equipment soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-10-4
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 29 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate20 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. 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook did not wash hands upon entering building and before engaging with equipment and foods
High priority/12A-16-4/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell egg over sauces walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes 73f ch humus70f ch. chick peas 72f ch. butter 70f ch. spinach pie 72f ch. In Single door reach in cooler. Raw chicken 62f ch. cooked rice 72f ch raw beef 68f ch. Taziki sauce 71f ch. SEE STOP SALE
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes 73f ch humus70f ch. chick peas 72f ch. butter 70f ch. spinach pie 72f ch. In Single door reach in cooler. Raw chicken 62f ch. cooked rice 72f ch raw beef 68f ch. Taziki sauce 71f ch. SEE STOP SALE
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Cook stated that he is dumping mop water into triple sink
Intermediate/28-07-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under prep table
Basic/14-45-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over food working area in kitchen
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door both
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles near triple sink
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Bread not 6" above the floor in Walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Behind bar
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in crack between wall and prep table.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside rice container
Basic/23-03-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves in kitchen
Basic/14-20-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored with food contact surface facing upwards
Basic/25-06-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name
Basic/02D-01-5
Apr 7, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 0 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 5, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 0 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings; 12 on dish machine. 3 in mop sink. 6 under cook line equipment. 4 behind the bar. 15 in A/c closet. 40+ on window sill near back door behind standing reach in cooler. 1 on wine rack at bar. 2 in dining room. 4 under chairs stacked by emergency rear exit
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 3, 2025 · Observed 8 in A/c closet. 2 on shelves. 20+ in openings in A/c closet 3 in office Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · 6 rodent droppings in kitchen areas Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · 5 in bar area. 4 in kitchen. 2 in storage for seats by rear door. 2 in men's restroom under vanity Admin Complaint
Apr 4, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings; 12 on dish machine. 3 in mop sink. 6 under cook line equipment. 4 behind the bar. 15 in A/c closet. 40+ on window sill near back door behind standing reach in cooler. 1 on wine rack at bar. 2 in dining room. 4 under chairs stacked by emergency rear exit
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 3, 2025 · Observed 8 in A/c closet. 2 on shelves. 20+ in openings in A/c closet 3 in office Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 4, 2025 · 6 rodent droppings in kitchen areas Admin Complaint
Apr 3, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings; 12 on dish machine. 3 in mop sink. 6 under cook line equipment. 4 behind the bar. 15 in A/c closet. 40+ on window sill near back door behind standing reach in cooler. 1 on wine rack at bar. 2 in dining room. 4 under chairs stacked by emergency rear exit
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Apr 3, 2025 · Observed 8 in A/c closet. 2 on shelves. 20+ in openings in A/c closet 3 in office Admin Complaint
Apr 2, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

6 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook entered building from rear door and began touching clean surfaces without washing hands
High priority/12A-16-4
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook handled soiled dishes and then put on gloves without washing hands to begin handling food
High priority/12A-13-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over feta
High priority/08A-05-6
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings; 12 on dish machine. 3 in mop sink. 6 under cook line equipment. 4 behind the bar. 15 in A/c closet. 40+ on window sill near back door behind standing reach in cooler. 1 on wine rack at bar. 2 in dining room. 4 under chairs stacked by emergency rear exit
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Backing up at floor drain in corner of kitchen cook line.
High priority/28-26-5/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom and hand wash sink next to dish area
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves under prep table
Basic/14-45-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over kitchen areas
Basic/36-37-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Basic/13-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both rear exit doors
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of chicken stored on the floor in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in crack between prep table and wall
Basic/10-17-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven door
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in standing water at 91°F next to flat top
Basic/10-07-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe not connected beneath hand wash sink near dish area
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
High priority/01B-13-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mohammed and Cristina
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over kitchen areas
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored in open faced cabinet along walking path from entry to dining room. Operator hung covering to protect
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Fully thawed raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Basic/06-09-1
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in kitchen. Soda bib behind bar. Operator moved
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in cracks between make line and cutting board. Crack between grill and fryer. Operator moved
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple cooking utensils in standing water at 93°F. Operator discarded
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Panel cover on floor exposing wiring
/47-03-4
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In tray on cook line cooked fries (125F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator moved soda machine behind front bar and relocated hand wash sink behind bar. Contacted plan review for update
Intermediate/51-16-7/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both public restroom doors
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in fries
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over prep areas
Basic/36-37-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red Bull can over steam table
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks put on hats
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 83°F. Operator moved onto flat top
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Stored food not covered. Fries in reach in freezer
Basic/08B-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish on countertop thawing
Basic/06-01-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In blue reach in cooler near kitchen entry raw chicken stored over raw beef. In glass door reach in cooler raw chicken and raw beef stored over raw fish and ready to eat foods
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler chickpeas (47F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom has hot water valve shut off.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing. Between dish and prep area
Basic/29-18-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook not wearing hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit near customer restrooms is blocked by multiple obstruction
/46-01-4
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority6 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook was handling dirty dishes in dish area then went to cook line and began handling utensils
High priority/12A-13-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler with blue doors.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. White fish fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip tops and lower holding areas of both reach in coolers on cook line. cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (48F - Cold Holding); feta (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (49F - Cold Holding). In glass door standing reach in cooler cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (56F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that all food items were in units overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip tops and lower holding areas of both reach in coolers on cook line. cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (48F - Cold Holding); feta (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (49F - Cold Holding). In glass door standing reach in cooler cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (56F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that all food items were in units overnight. SEE STOP SALE
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink near dish area
Intermediate/27-19-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near dish area is being used as dump sink. Straws in well
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both sinks in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Both sinks in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In men's restroom
Intermediate/27-16-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple perforated acoustic tiles in kitchen
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Clean linens stored on floor. In office
Basic/21-17-4
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. 2 reach in coolers on cook line. 1 stand up glass door reach in cooler
Basic/14-74-7
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. White fish fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
Basic/06-09-1
Drain cover(s) missing. Center of floor in dish area
Basic/29-18-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over hot wells
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple cracked floor tiles in kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler buckets of multiple food items stored on the floor. Near employee restroom. Jugs of cooking oil stored on the floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in gap between cutting board and hot well
Basic/10-17-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink in corner behind front counter/bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit near restrooms is locked. 3 tables seated with customers during inspection
/46-04-4
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Panel cover removed
/47-03-4

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