Restaurant inspections: Roach activity temporarily closes Daytona Beach restaurant
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The following restaurants, presented in alphabetical order, passed their inspections from Jan. 7 – Jan. 13 with zero violations:
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The following restaurants, presented in alphabetical order, were issued warnings, administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections from Jan. 7 – Jan. 13:
A Golden Taste of Jamaican Foods and Treats
560 Doctor Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach
Jan. 11
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Eleven total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken with fish **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler Gravy 44f, oxtail gravy 44f ,chicken44f,goat 44f **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked cabbage 99f,cooked chicken 124f less than 3.5 hours manager reheating **Warning**
A Golden Taste of Jamaican Foods and Treats
560 Doctor Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach
Jan. 12
Call back - complied. Met inspection standards.
Alberto's NSB
1851 State Road 44, New Smyrna Beach
Jan. 11
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Nineteen total violations, with six high-priority violations:
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came back from grocery store and began handling food containers, items inside reach in cooler with no handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. operator sent employee to buy approved bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over pepperoni **Warning**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Meat sauce 12/28, marinara 1/1, boiled eggs 12/08 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Ricotta 51-57F out for an order and returned to cooler - ham and other deli meat 46F left top side pizza cooler **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs and sauce 97-151F in steam table. Reheated several hours prior on the stove. Advised to keep covered, turn up, and stir periodically. **Warning**
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
1700 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
Jan. 10
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Twenty-one total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - 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. -employee touch clothing continued cooking food **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler pasta 47f,ribs 44f,Tcs sauce 46f less than 4 hours -walk in cooler hamburger 44f,pasta 44f to 45f **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -marinara sauce 101f **Warning**
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
1700 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
Jan. 11
Call back - complied. Met inspection standards.
Asian House Lian INC
3813 Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 107, Port Orange
Jan. 10
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Thirteen total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee failed to sanitize food contact surfaces after washing and rinsing, operator set up triple sink with chlorine sanitizer, food contact surfaces were properly sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked noodles 55F, per operator less than 1 hour stored on prep table, operator relocated to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Back Alley Lanes
2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., Suite 6, South Daytona
Jan. 9
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Nine total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -multiple spray bottles hanging off handwash sink in bar area, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
China Master
1700 W. International Speedway Blvd., Suite 148, Daytona Beach
Jan. 11
Emergency order recommended: Facility temporarily closed
Twenty-seven total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee swept floor with broom then went to snap beans without washing hands. **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on by pipes next to char grill -2 live roaches on floor by flour and rice containers -1 live roach crawling inside of rice container wall-employee removed. -1 live roach crawling on electrical panel -1 live roach crawling on chest freezer **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken in fryer baskets 103f-120f less than 4 hours -steam table noodles 114f,129f, **Warning**
China Master
1700 W. International Speedway Blvd., Suite 148, Daytona Beach
Jan. 12
Emergency order call back not complied – Facility temporarily closed.
Nineteen total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on by pipes next to char grill -2 live roaches on floor by flour and rice containers -1 live roach crawling inside of rice container wall-employee removed. -1 live roach crawling on electrical panel -1 live roach crawling on chest freezer **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: 1 live under 3 compartment sink 3 live on grease trap 1 live on floor under wok 1 live on food coloring container Pest control on site **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken in fryer baskets 103f-120f less than 4 hours -steam table noodles 114f,129f, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Not observed during inspection **Time Extended**
China Master
1700 W. International Speedway Blvd., Suite 148, Daytona Beach
Jan. 12
Emergency order call back time extension: Follow-up inspection required.
Thirteen total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken in fryer baskets 103f-120f less than 4 hours -steam table noodles 114f,129f, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Not observed during inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Not observed at time of inspection **Time Extended**
Crabby's Bar & Grill NSB
203 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach
Jan. 9
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Fifteen total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Heavy cream opened 12/29, milk opened 12/29 **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Butter packets 57F out and returned to cooler in waitstation area - in upstairs tiki bar area, milk in a plastic cup 45F **Warning**
Crabby's Bar & Grill NSB
203 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach
Jan. 11
Call back - complied. Met inspection standards.
Dairy Queen
2270 Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona
Jan. 9
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Eight total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 130F and Fries 108F, per operator stored under heat lamps less than 15 minutes, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottle of hand sanitizer stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
Flagler Avenue Pizza Company
396 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach
Jan. 9
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Eleven total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Barkeepers friend stored over pizza boxes in the shed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach Oceanfront
2560 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
Jan. 10
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Seventeen total violations, with eight high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw poultry stored above case of french fries inside walk in freezer, poultry was removed from commercial packaging. Employee corrected **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked ground beef, cut tomatoes marked 1/3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked ground beef, cut tomatoes marked 1/3.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -all dairy, cut melon held in buffet without a written time policy. 43-51F. Next day callback inspection required to verify time/temperature control for buffet. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -butter chips stored at room temperature for customers, employee added time from 8am. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. -cut melon **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -fruit salad containing cut melon, 47F after 4 hours from being cut per employee. See stop sale **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked french fries 68F held at room temperature on unheated grill, employee discarded **Warning**
Istanbul Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine
488 S. Yonge St., Ormond Beach
Jan. 10
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Sixteen total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored, bottle of ibuprofen in silver refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee prepping cucumber with bare hands. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lamb, beef and feta cheese in walk in cooler at 53°f to 55°f. All items in walk in cooler overnight. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lamb, beef and feta cheese in walk in cooler at 53°f to 55°f. All items in walk in cooler overnight. **Warning**
Jimmy Johns
3661 Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 101, Port Orange
Jan. 10
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Eleven total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced roast beef 47F, overfilled in top of reach-in cooler less than 2 hours, operator relocated excess to other cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Jon Hall Snack Bar
551 N. Nova Road, Daytona Beach
Jan. 11
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Four total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler ham,hamburger,sausage,milk 46f to 47f placing food in another cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -corn beef hash opened yesterday 47f **Warning**
Jon Hall Snack Bar
551 N. Nova Road, Daytona Beach
Jan. 12
Call back – Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Two total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -corn beef hash opened yesterday 47f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Tcs soup 51f, made yesterday not cooled to 41f or below in 6 hours. **Time Extended**
La Strega Bistro
275 S. Charles Richard Beall Blvd., Suite 107, DeBary
Jan. 9
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Seventeen total violations, with four high-priority violations:
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in cookline make table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3- rodent droppings on floor under wood fired oven.. Operator cleaned and sanitized area, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cans of whip cream 62F in kitchen Pepsi sliding glass door. Placed over night. Instructed operator to discard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pepsi kitchen reach in cooler Whip cream 62F, placed over night. Operator discarded, Pizza station make table shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding)/3 hours .Operator placed ice. -Cookline make table scallops (52F - Cold Holding)/3 hours. Operator placed in another cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
La Strega Bistro
275 S. Charles Richard Beall Blvd., Suite 107, DeBary
Jan. 10
Call back - complied. Met inspection standards.
Pictona
1066 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill
Jan. 10
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Six total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
Sorrento's
1341 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill
Jan. 9
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Fifteen total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg Patties, sausage and meatballs between 52°f and 60°f in small countertop reach in cooler. All items in cooler overnight. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg Patties, sausage and meatballs between 52°f and 60°f in small countertop reach in cooler. All items in cooler overnight. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, spray bottle of degreaser stored on top of microwave. **Warning**
Texas Roadhouse
2518 Enterprise Road, Orange City
Jan. 12
Follow-up required: Warning issued.
Eight total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. tested 3X: 149F, 150F, and 152F **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salad cooler: boiled eggs 44F, housemade bleu cheese dressing 50F, bleu cheese crumbles 50F, housemade ranch dressing 45F, operator reset the power on the cooler, all products less than 4 hours, all products moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Flagler County restaurant inspections with high-priority violations
The following restaurants, presented in alphabetical order, were issued warnings, administrative complaints or were temporarily closed due to failed inspections from Jan. 7 – Jan. 13:
Flagler Fish Company
180 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach
Jan. 10
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Fourteen total violations, with three high-priority violations:
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed person handle phone and not wash hands. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Shrimp, oysters, calamari, chicken, lobster, grits 50F,green tomatoes, tomatoes, salsa, Parmesan, cheddar, slaw, lettuce 45F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Shrimp, oysters, calamari, chicken, lobster, grits 50F,green tomatoes, tomatoes, salsa, Parmesan, cheddar, slaw, lettuce 45F; ( - Cold Holding) Cheese 49F. Cheese was above fill line. **Admin Complaint**
Flagler Fish Company
180 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach
Jan. 11
Call back – complied.
Microtel Inn & Suites
16 Kingswood Drive, Palm Coast
Jan. 11
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Seven total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples out for service not wrapped. Person in charge wrapped apples. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter, cream cheese 70F. Per person in charge she puts butter and cream cheese back into refrigerator. Explained time control to her and that she must discard items. **Corrective Action Taken**
Ragga Surf Cafe INC.
37 Armand Beach Drive, Palm Coast (mobile food truck)
Jan. 11
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Three total violations, with two high-priority violations:
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Chicken curry 53F, chicken salad 55F, tofu 54F, butter 55F, bacon 54F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Chicken curry 53F, chicken salad 55F, tofu 54F, butter 55F, bacon 54F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
Wendy's
2570 Commerce Parkway, Bunnell
Jan. 9
Administrative complaint recommended. Follow-up inspection required.
Four total violations, with one high-priority violation:
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs in egg cooler 45F. Eggs in cooler 2 hrs. Placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Helena Perray is the restaurant and dining writer for The Daytona Beach News-Journal. A New Jersey native and passionate storyteller, she can be contacted at hperray@gannett.com. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Support local journalism by subscribing
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