Unico Gastrobar

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Tested dish machine several times even after priming sanitizer. Tested 00ppm chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Tested several times reading 00ppm chlorine **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**

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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket torn in prep cooler at entry to line - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Small prep cooler cooked eggs, cut tomatoes, cabbage, fried plantains, (52-57F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. - in first prep cooler sour cream, ranch (47-53F - cold holding ). Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on ice for temperature recovery **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over container of cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - 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. Tested dish machine several times even after priming sanitizer. Tested 00ppm chlorine **Warning**

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Operator immediately corrected all menus **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink next to triple sink blocked by tray of food and cart of dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By ice machine. And hand sink at bar. operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**

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. **Warning**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. And hand sink at bar. operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Ceiling tile above prep line and walk in cooler

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - Green and blue Cutting board. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of rice container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket torn in prep cooler at entry to line

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching cooked rice. removed **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Passion fruit puree. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Certified Food Manager Identification

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

Approved Thawing Methods Used

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager missing food manager certificate, does have another manager with food manager certificate - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Manager not certified **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink ware wash faucet broken - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Faucet still broken **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling holes where utility line run into ceiling - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Holes still. In ceiling **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Still missing **Time Extended**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Corvina used in cerviche no proof of parasite destruction. **Warning**

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager missing food manager certificate, does have another manager with food manager certificate

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink to kitchen missing soap and paper towels Operator provided soap and paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling holes where utility line run into ceiling

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items on floor by back shelving, case oil, cans beans, ketchup

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven soiled

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink ware wash faucet broken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Unable to provide food manager certificate **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored correctly to dry **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: No sign at hand sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted Provided operator with sign to post **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted Provided operator with sign to post **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: No sign at hand sink **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored correctly to dry **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**

High Priority - 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. Both dish machines tested 0 ppm chlorine **Warning**

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked with cart Employee moved cart **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certificate **Warning**

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.hand sink in kitchen missing paper towel. Employee provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

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. No proof of employee reporting Provided form. Employees working signed form during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - 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. Some employees working over 3 months no food handler training **Warning**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with liquid in it not labeled **Warning**

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors not self closing **Warning**

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile middle part of kitchen missing **Warning**

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile entrance to kitchen soiled **Warning**

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in women's room **Warning**

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink on shelving with clean dishes **Warning**

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven soiled **Warning**

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted Provided operator with sign to post **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign **Warning**

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored correctly to dry **Warning**

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Unable to locate parasite destruction letter for raw corvina used on ceviche.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and women's room doors not self closing

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - For ceviche, leche de Tigre, and raw sushi rolls on menu **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Admin Complaint**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Hand wash sink at bar removed. Ice machine placed next to mop sink in kitchen. Dishwasher moved in between ice machine and triple sink. Hand wash sink removed at end of cook line and wall closed off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Operators summited plans to Tallahassee but received a deficiency letter from Tallahassee on June 2nd requesting more information. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - Hole in ceiling at end of cook line near fire extinguishers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. - Ventilation hood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Raw shell eggs stored over raw pork sausage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw fish over aji Amarillo sauce in reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. - Egg batter stored over cheese in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. - At bar area and at end of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - For ceviche, leche de Tigre, and raw sushi rolls on menu **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Hand wash sink at bar removed. Ice machine placed next to mop sink in kitchen. Dishwasher moved in between ice machine and triple sink. Hand wash sink removed at end of cook line and wall closed off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. - Ventilation hood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - Hole in ceiling at end of cook line near fire extinguishers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - Chest freezer at end of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. **Warning**

High Priority - 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. - Tested at approximately 0ppm. **Warning**

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. - Sliced white cheese has mold in walk in cooler. **Warning**

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - For sushi fish and ceviche fish on menu. **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw fish over aji Amarillo sauce in reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. - Egg batter stored over cheese in walk in cooler. **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Raw shell eggs stored over raw pork sausage. **Warning**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Cooling overnight clocked at 45F: cooked pork, white rice in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Intermediate - 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. - Paperwork provided. **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. - At bar area and at end of cook line. **Warning**

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - For ceviche, leche de Tigre, and raw sushi rolls on menu **Warning**

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Hand wash sink at bar removed. Ice machine placed next to mop sink in kitchen. Dishwasher moved in between ice machine and triple sink. Hand wash sink removed at end of cook line and wall closed off. **Warning**

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

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. - Paperwork provided. **Warning**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - Cooked pork, cooked pork belly and several food throughout facility. **Warning**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - At both restrooms. **Warning**

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - Chest freezer at end of cook line. **Warning**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - Rice and sugar has plastic to go bowl in it. **Warning**

Basic - Food stored on floor. - Vinegar bottle, mayonnaise bottle and olive oil bottle stored on the floor in kitchen. **Warning**

Basic - 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. - For tuna in reach in cooler next to walk-in. Must open package. **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. - Ventilation hood. **Warning**

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - Hole in ceiling at end of cook line near fire extinguishers. **Warning**