Apple Lounge & Package, 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: APPLE LOUNGE & PACKAGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL 33880
License #: 6306508
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By 3-compartment sink area
09/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue bottles kitchen and bar area **Corrected On-Site**
4/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen area
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bowl used as scoop inside bulk flour near cookline.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. glass in ice bin in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.single service plates on rack near 1 door freezer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked beef and cheese inside 3 door cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. water filter on ice machine not dated. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour on rack near cookline.
2/13/2012Routine - 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. milk and potato salad inside 3 door cooler in kitchen.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. water filer on ice machine not dated.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. employee training expired.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside small refridgerater in bar area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. inside mens bathroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. inside womens bathroom.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. water filter on ice machine not dated.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on top of make table not inverted.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bucket inside hand sink in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside all freezers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese inside 3 door cooler.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. water filters on ice machine.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. inside 1 door cooler near ice machine.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside all freezers.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. water filter on ice machine not dated.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at mop sink.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Walkin cooler raw Beef over hamburger buns
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Maketable
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Bowls
3/17/2010Routine - 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. Milk-reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
11/13/2009Routine - 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. Milk Bar & kitchen area
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Fish 3-door reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 3-door reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Boil out next raw potatoes
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Purple liqiud
8/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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