Chicken Kitchen

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (87F - Hot Holding); black beans (120F - Hot Holding). Operator reheat to a final temperature of brown rice (168F - Hot Holding); black beans (174F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at exit back door.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in standing water less than 135F on top front prep table. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves then begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Observed employee put on gloves and began to prepare customer order without washing hands. **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Luz V, Erica R, Eugenio G, Naivys G, Leonor G, Ariana S. As per operator all employees have been hired over 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Observed no employee training certificates for employees Luz V, Erica R, Eugenio G, Naivys G, and Leonor G. As per operator all employees have been hired over 60 days. **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At bottom of back door by bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of cilantro on shelf in prep area. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves then begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Luz V, Erica R, Eugenio G, Naivys G, Leonor G, Ariana S. As per operator all employees have been hired over 60 days. **Warning**

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table next to hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers stacked on top of each other wet nesting on shelf above triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At bottom of back door by bathrooms.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured near walk in cooler.

Intermediate - 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. Manager had employees fill out form before the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in each in cooler at front counter near customer beverages.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above three compartment sink.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open beverage cup stored on preparation table at kitchen entrance.

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

Approved Thawing Methods Used

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used