RED GILL BISTRO
4660 SALISBURY RD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-619-9410
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 17 visits since October 2023
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Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect observed in bar area.
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Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee entered from outside and began Food service activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat cake. Moved by manager
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Contacted plan review. Per conversation, No plans were submitted. (Note : From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: At callback no change. Operator stated plans submitted by architect. Operator will follow up with plan review and architect if any other paperwork is need to get plans approved. Time needed for operator to get in touch with plan review.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No Soap at Hand Wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple prepped foods opened few days ago not date marked. Cut salsa mix. Cheese. Deli ham.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen. All purpose cleaner.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing / broke cove molding around walk in freezer. Walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over / on single service items. At dry goods. Moved by manager.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout in floor tiles. Kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by Dish machine. Per Person In Charge Work in progress.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign by tiki
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack. Buckets.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered box of corn starch. Dry goods.
Utensils in poor condition. Melted spatula handle. Kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at Hand Wash Sink faucet. Prep line.
Mar 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment has added secondary bar in dining area with ice bin. No hand wash sink observed. Person in charge has ordered sink to install. Application was originally submitted 9/2025 and establishment was issued deficiency letter. No action has been taken on letter per plan review.
Feb 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment has added secondary bar in dining area with ice bin. No hand wash sink observed. Person in charge has ordered sink to install. Application was originally submitted 9/2025 and establishment was issued deficiency letter. No action has been taken on letter per plan review.
Jan 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce in walk in cooler stored above fill line in fliptop at 50F American cheese in fliptop stored above fill line in fliptop at 49F. Per person in charge stored in unit overnight.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment has added secondary bar in dining area with ice bin. No hand wash sink observed. Person in charge has ordered sink to install. Application was originally submitted 9/2025 and establishment was issued deficiency letter. No action has been taken on letter per plan review.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory observed on QR code menu which can be accessed virtually in hotel. Printed hard copy is posted in front of restaurant.
Dec 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm even after priming. Person in charge will set up and utilize triple sink until new dishmachine can be installed. Is due to be installed over the next week.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect observed in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce in walk in cooler stored above fill line in fliptop at 50F American cheese in fliptop stored above fill line in fliptop at 49F. Per person in charge stored in unit overnight.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment utilizes QR code menu. No disclosure on cold smoked salmon offered on the virtual menu.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment has added secondary bar in dining area with ice bin. No hand wash sink observed. Person in charge has ordered sink to install. Application was originally submitted 9/2025 and establishment was issued deficiency letter. No action has been taken on letter per plan review.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory observed on QR code menu which can be accessed virtually in hotel. Printed hard copy is posted in front of restaurant.
Dec 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects in main bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in main kitchen area closest to dish pit.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment has added secondary bar with pass through window from main bar. Observed ice bin in secondary bar. Person in charge states garnishes drinks in area.
Dec 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate8 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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm even after priming. Person in charge will set up and utilize triple sink until new dishmachine can be installed. Is due to be installed over the next week.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect observed in bar area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce in walk in cooler stored above fill line in fliptop at 50F American cheese in fliptop stored above fill line in fliptop at 49F. Per person in charge stored in unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce in walk in cooler stored above fill line in fliptop at 50F American cheese in fliptop stored above fill line in fliptop at 49F. Per person in charge stored in unit overnight.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream opened two days ago per person in charge not date marked. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Per person in charge par cooking chicken wings to 140F at first cook, then finishing at a later time to 165F. Inspector provided DBPR form.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment utilizes QR code menu. No disclosure on cold smoked salmon offered on the virtual menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for dishmachine which utilizes chlorine at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dishmachine area, at server line. Person in charge provided.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment has added secondary bar in dining area with ice bin. No hand wash sink observed. Person in charge has ordered sink to install. Application was originally submitted 9/2025 and establishment was issued deficiency letter. No action has been taken on letter per plan review.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory observed on QR code menu which can be accessed virtually in hotel. Printed hard copy is posted in front of restaurant.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with various chemicals unlabeled in kitchen. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go containers with no handles used as scoops in several dry goods in kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at triple sink. Also, top to vacuum breaker bell missing at prep sink next to dishmachine.
Food stored on floor. Cases of drinks/ drink mixes bottled in plastic stored on floor in dry storage and in liquor storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes observed on multiple walls in kitchen, dry storage, at dish pit. Floor tiles in walk in freezer cracked, missing pieces. Vent above walk in cooler with dust accumulation. Wall soiled at dish pit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Per person in charge service is scheduled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels, old label residue observed on several clean dishware items.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed containers of sanitizing wipes stored on shelf with and above food products on kitchen makeline, person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on ground in dry storage. Person in charge began raising.
Nov 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects in main bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in main kitchen area closest to dish pit.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment has added secondary bar with pass through window from main bar. Observed ice bin in secondary bar. Person in charge states garnishes drinks in area.
Sep 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects in main bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in main kitchen area closest to dish pit.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment has added secondary bar with pass through window from main bar. Observed ice bin in secondary bar. Person in charge states garnishes drinks in area.
Aug 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area near dish pit. Observed one flying insect in main bar area.
Aug 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects in main bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in main kitchen area closest to dish pit.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment has added secondary bar with pass through window from main bar. Observed ice bin in secondary bar. Person in charge states garnishes drinks in area.
Jul 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area near dish pit. Observed one flying insect in main bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In drawers under griddle, raw product stored over ready to eat product.
Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid egg delivered during inspection at 44-45F. Person in charge signed for item without taking temperature.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed liquid egg delivered during inspection at 44-45F. Person in charge signed for item without taking temperature. Unable to determine how long item has been out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream and pico in left side of three door reach in cooler at 45-46F. Person in charge states electrical cord was knocked out of socket. Items out of temperature for less than 4 hours per person in charge. A,Brent temperature of unit 42F by end of inspection.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is vacuum sealing and freezing ribs. No approved haccp on site.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser not functioning at cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls/ containers with no scoops used as scoops in dry goods.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink, triple sink. Also, bell missing at vacuum breaker at wall by prep sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall observed by hand wash sink by ice machine, open wall cut out to right side of cook line. Corner by catering/ cook line wall with hole. Wall at dishmachine with debris buildup. Grease buildup on the floor by fryer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on several clean dishware items in clean dishware area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items not inverted at cook line. Also, single service items stored on floor at server area. Person in charge raised and inverted.
Jun 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects in main bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in main kitchen area closest to dish pit.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment has added secondary bar with pass through window from main bar. Observed ice bin in secondary bar. Person in charge states garnishes drinks in area.
Jun 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans in kitchen, beans and peppers with dents along seams.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 flying insects in main bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying insects in main kitchen area closest to dish pit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler drawers raw beef stored over ready to eat items. Person in charge rearranged.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta in walk in cooler date marked 5.23.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt in stand alone airline cooler at 47F. Ambient temperature of unit 48F. Person in charge moved all time/temperature control for safety items to walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical stored in dry storage with single service items. Also, household pesticide stored with bag in box soda. Chemical spray bottles stored on bag in box storage rack with nozzles facing soda syrup. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for chlorine dishmachine.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment has added secondary bar with pass through window from main bar. Observed ice bin in secondary bar. Person in charge states garnishes drinks in area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing at server line hand wash sink. Person in charge provided.
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 has no proof of food handler training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups with no handle used as scoops in multiple nebula dry goods. Person in charge began removing.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster overflowing at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, items uncovered in walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls in main kitchen, by ice machine, in dry storage, by dish pit. Person in charge states dish pit hole due to recent leak.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and smoker with debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks with debris buildup.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label observed on several clean dishware items.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in dry storage. Single service items not inverted on cook line. Person in charge inverted.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in kitchen on far right side of main cook line in red.
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of pudding with dent along seam, one can of beans with dent along seam.
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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge repaired and retested at 50ppm.
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. Observed employee pull up pants with hands, then handle food product without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed trash bag in direct contact with bread in bread rack.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over liquid egg. In reach in cooler raw chicken stored over egg salad. Person in charge began rearranging.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical sanitizing wipes stored on prep table. Chemical bottle stored over single service items in back dry storage area. Person in charge began placing in appropriate location.
'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Oyster sign posted on table blocked from customer view. Person in charge added to front host stand area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Beans opened Saturday per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand wash sink at bar. Items were removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at hand wash sink at server line. Missing paper towels at sink by cook line. Person in charge provided. Also, missing hand wash sign at cook line hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance buildup on interior.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as scoop in ice bin in server area. Person in charge replaced with scoop.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to walk in freezer torn, hanging from top of door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible light under and around back door. Observed self closer disconnected.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer under shelving.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by ice machine, along corners in kitchen. Hole in wall in kitchen by cook line exposed wiring observed. Also, observed water on the floor near walk in freezer.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing name and address of establishment on grab and go sandwiches sold at hotel counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks with heavy debris buildup.
Mar 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler on far end of cookline observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sausage. Also, in double door cooler raw beef stored over ranch. Items moved to appropriate location.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment has moved to virtual menu, no consumer advisory on menu or posted. Person in charge posted during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has chlorine dishmachine, unable to provide test strips to test during inspection.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment has moved to virtual menu, serves raw oysters, no consumer advisory on menu or posted. Person in charge posted during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in server area. Also, hole in wall by hand wash sink by ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of freezer torn, person in charge states has new door ordered.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Establishment packages and labels sandwiches for hotel for customer self service. Missing minimum labeling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at hand wash sink on far left of cookline. Also, missing sign at hand wash sink at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of lowboy on cookline soiled.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws at bar unwrapped in reach of customers at bar. Also, to go containers in kitchen not inverted, person in charge inverted.
Oct 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee preparing meals put on gloves after seeing inspector come in without washing hands and then changed tasks to prepping other foods. Discussed with operator.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in warewashing area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat melon in single door reach-in cooler next to grill. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced pepper jack cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in shallow pan of ice across from grill. Discussed with employee that there was not enough ice in pan to chill cheese. Employee filled pan with ice and submerged pans of cheese into ice to chill cheese. Also, liquid eggs (58F - Cold Holding);in reach-in cooler across from oven. Operator stated employee had the container of eggs out during breakfast rush. Operator stated he will tell employee to make sure eggs stay in cooler to chill. Rechecked temps of cheese at end of inspection and both 43F
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
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/ Robert B CFM certification expired 4-21-22. Staff stated he is still employed here-chef
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cookline soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting board in prep area in front of food pick up window and portable cutting boards on clean storage shelf soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at end of kitchen used as a dump sink for cooked noodles.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area and in prep area. Operator replenished paper towels.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Two employees working filled out health form during this inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice bin near prep area and white deflector plate in ice machine soiled. Also, ice bin at soda dispensing machine at front service line soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense flour and other seasonings Mon front service line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks on front service line not adequately secured.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches in oven under stove.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from drain in front of dishwashing machine. Operator stated plumber was working in that area yesterday.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongs stored on cutting board and prep counter near food pick up window. Employees removed cell phone and charging case for ear buds.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer in disrepair.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food in plastic drawers in prep area not at least 6 inches off the floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Lower Wall next to hand wash sink in warewashing area in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging on handle of oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers on cookline soiled. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes with individually wrapped sleeves of to go cups/ bowls/ trays stored on floor in dry storage room. Also, lids and coffee stirrers stored under paper towel dispenser next to handwash sink being exposed to splash and drips of water from handwashing on front service line
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