Thomas Diner, 1019 Harlem Academy, Clewiston, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THOMAS DINER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1019 Harlem Academy, Clewiston, FL 33440
License #: 3600472
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Gaskets with black mold-like build-up. Observed black build up on RIF Amanda deep freezer and Crowley chest freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed torn gaskets at upright RIC in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic forks not inverted.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed a carton of egg on top of container with RTE grits. **Corrected On-Site**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.kenmore upright refrigerator freezer unable to maintain foods at 41°F or colder , ambient air at 54°F, may not use to store TCS foods until able to maintain foods at 41°F or colder
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.observed cardboard box of potatoes and carrots on floor at back prep
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed cook handle raw eggs and bowl, whipping raw eggs then put on gloves and touch ready to eat bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed individual packaged sour cream at 48°F in back storage area .fish 62°F removed items to another cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.open raw bacon besidelastoc wrapped fresh vegetables and shredded cheese in reachin cooler at back prep **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.gloves not changed after touching raw egg bowl then touched bread with same gloves, cross contamination from raw egg mixture to bread. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Garbage storage area insufficient in capacity.at kitchen cans overful
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.paperlates at back **Corrected On-Site**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit sign to back door by bathrooms exit sign broken/ removed, exit also blocked with building materials and ladder
12/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Bags of potatoes stored on floor in back storage area
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. seasoning stored in unmarked container at breading station.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.raw pork and sausages stored over drawer of fruits and vegetables in back upright refrigerator
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw burgers stored in container over RTE ham and bottled beer. In reachin cooler
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed pans of frozen meats and pots of in identified foods held in freezers no date marks,
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
5/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.drying rack in splashzone of mopsink
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee mopsink.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.exterior of microwave
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.box of potatoes on floor
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.hamburger thawed on counter
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.observed prep/dishwash room enlarged and 3 bay,handsink and mop sink moved into new area. no plan submitted.PLEASE CONTACT PLAN REVIEW AND SUBMIT NEW PLAN.For more information see COMMENTS section of this report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Exterior of microwave and handles/buttons.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.unfinished wall at 3 bay area. Construction underway. no plan review.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.handsink at prep area blocked by pans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw shell eggs and raw sausage over cookted wings in back reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.observed food service gloves stored on basin of handwash sink and on dusty top of towel dispenser att handwash sink in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.cups at dispenser at front counter not covered from above contamonation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.pandake mix container at back prep
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.blue liquid cleAner,no label at handsink Corrected On Site.
10/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.non handled scoop in ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed small brown counter size refrigerator with ambient air temp of 44 degrees F Corrected On Site. turned thermostat down to maintain foods at 41 degrees F or colder.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at restrooms Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on exterior of reachin refrigerator at front.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.sour cream in small reachin at front. Corrected On Site. Voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter held on counter at 47 degrees Corrected On Site.place and hold in cooler at 41 degrees F or colder..
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.dairy products at 44 degrees F at back refrigerator in storage area. Corrected On Site.turned down thermostat
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sausage in reachin cooler Corrected On Site. turned down thermostat to hold at 41 degrees F or colder.
4/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter individual servings, held on counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.wrapped raw sausage links beside and touching wrapped cooked ham Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.griddle at kitchen
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at restrooms
12/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over lettuce in back reachin
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at front prep handsink
  • Observed personal care item stored in prep area.purse over prep table
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of food in the container.in sugar handle touching food
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by garbage can in back prep
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at kitchen
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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