Ralph's Place, 1305 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RALPH'S PLACE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1305 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL 33904-9606
License #: 4604061
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at hand wash sink in kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cold cuts and soups. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pot in hand wash sink in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/8/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 50°F, tomatoes 50°F, sauerkraut 50°F in prep area next to deep fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cold cuts.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's and ladies rest rooms.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair next to deep fryer.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cold cuts in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili and soup.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar area.
11/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between metal shelf and shelf cover over 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed gray like substance behind toilet in first stall of ladies restroom.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Next to washed tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bottle, utensils and a cutting board stored in sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In ladies restroom.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
8/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours-cream of potato 94F. Operator reheated soup on stove to 165F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to store metal pan. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening--hotdogs and other processed foods in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw hamburger and raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables and fruits. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Observed raw chicken stored in same plastic container over raw beef. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area--soup and chili in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--soups and chili in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink in kitchen used to store plastic container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--container of raw hamburger patties stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler in corner at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked soups and chilli in walk in cooler.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Observed residue build-up on outside of microwave above slicer and toaster at cookline.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times--handwash sink in kitchen blocked by metal pot.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee not washing hands before putting gloves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material behind slicer blade.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor--boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink in kitchen used to store metal pot.
  • Critical - Observed interior roof of microwave soiled.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of foodlike debris behind slicer blade.
  • Critical - Observed precooked chilli and hotdogs not properly date marked.
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material behind slicer blade.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--front bar handwash sink used to store soiled soup bowl.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--backboard of fryer at cookline.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink next to three compartment sink missing splashguard.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved--underneath three compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease/dust behind ice machine.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 10.04.10.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening--coldcuts.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked soups and chilis in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material behind slicer blade.
  • Observed build-up of grease on backboard of fryer.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 10.04.10.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--soups/chilli in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method--soup in walk-in.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours--soup in walk-in 60F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of encrusted grease on nonfood-contact surface--backboard of fryer.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory--kitchen.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers--bar area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--soups/chilli in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation--raw hamburger over RTE foods in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses--bar and kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of foodlike residue--reach-in cooler next handwash sink at bar.
  • Observed build-up of encrusted greaselike substance on backboard of fryer.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom--ladies restroom nearest office.
  • Observed wall behind ice machine soiled with accumulated greaselike and dustlike.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed--wet wiping cloth solution at bar.
1/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening--coldcuts
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--container of raw chicken stored over RTE cheese sauce and salsa. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--fryer backboard.
8/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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