Chez Vincent Inc, 533 W New England Ave #a, Winter Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEZ VINCENT INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 533 W New England Ave #a, Winter Park, FL 32789
License #: 5808516
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. / kitchen hand sink.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. / chef wearing a watch while preparing food / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. / cook line / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / several containers under prep table / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. / **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / downstairs wait station / blocked by step stool and unused items.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. / 2 bars.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./ 2 bars and kitchen / kitchen COS.
  • 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 - mussel tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - mussels tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
10/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage cooler.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bottles of water on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Three on oven door.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler near dishmachine.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Oven door ball bearing missing. Towel door used to shut oven door.
  • High Priority - Dish washer polished silver after sanitized in dish machine, no gloves. Dishwasher then put on gloves with no hand wash. Corrective action: dishwasher washed hands and then put gloves on.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pastry cream, rice in reach in cooler.
5/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Spoons
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Creme brle cooling at 99F after 45 minutes per chef. Recommend to finish cooling in walk in cooler
10/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Beef over wine in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Downstairs, blocked by numerous items **Warning**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on top of clean plates **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door closer in disrepair **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored by food. Aspirin, cooklinr **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottled water, bar area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Strawberries at bar. See Stop sale **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Home defense bug spray intended for home use on premesis **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. She'll eggs stored at room temperature got 15 minutes, moved into cooler. Also rice 52 tomatoes 52 and mashed potatoes 49 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Beef over wine in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Downstairs, blocked by numerous items **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server filled water pitcher **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen Also bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, mashed potatoes and numerous sauces in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Bar **Warning**
5/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Establishment underwent extensive remodel.
2/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar area
  • Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. Establishment underwent extensive remodel.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.need proof of aquaculture for fresh smoked salmon
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of clean plate storage bin
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles at bar
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. Cooked foods in walk in cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.bar area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Pumpkin seeds in walk in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of cappuccino maker
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
12/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-15-1 Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Soda gun hose in contact with drink ice zt bar Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Kitchen icemaker scoop stored in soiled container
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime/ black moldlike substance in the interior of kitchen ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime in soda gun nozzles and holsters at bar
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline reach in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water, beer cooler at bar
7/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Soda gun hose in contact with drink ice zt bar Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Bar icemaker scoop stored on soiled top of icemaker
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Kitchen icemaker scoop stored in soiled container
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only expired certifications available This violation must be corrected by : 7 24 12.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. No proof available for parasite destruction or aquacultred/pellet fed smoked salmon served raw.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Server handled bread with baree hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in soda gun nozzles and holsters at bar
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/ black moldlike substance in the interior of kitchen ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Flour bag, chips in storage area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water, beer cooler at bar
5/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Reach in cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Food temperature 45F. Lower temperature to 41F or colder. This violation must be corrected by : 12 12 11.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in bar area.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured downstairs
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location. Soda gun hose in drink ice used for drinks at bar
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walk in cooler fan covers
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor under stairwell
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled glassware in bar handsink basin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Duck 45F, sauces 45F in reach in cooler This violation must be corrected by : 12 12 11.
  • Observed residue build-up on interior of reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed soda boxes stored on floor downstairs
  • Observed soda syrups accumulated on stockroom floor under soda box storage
  • Critical - Observed soil black moldlike substance buildup inside icemaker ice bin.
  • Critical - Reach in cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Food temperature 45F. Lower temperature to 41F or colder. This violation must be corrected by : 12 12 11.
12/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-15-1 Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Chicken over beef in reach in cooler(unpackaged items)
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on exterior of spice cups on cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 6-6-11.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide tanks downstairs not adequately secured.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored inverted. Spoons at bar
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Bar
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 6-6-11.
  • Critical - Observed fbread stored on floor of beer cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Heavy cream 48F, milk 48F, rice 47F in walk in cooler overnight per operator 42 qts This violation must be corrected by : 4 6 11.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Chicken over beef in reach in cooler(unpackaged items)
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of spice cups on cookline
  • Observed spatulas and spoons stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Advised to wash/rinse/sanitize Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.Butter taken out 1 hoour ago per chef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.Advised to add caesar dressing made with raw egg and smoked salmon Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Walk in cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Food temperature 45-48F. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in this unit until maintaining 41F or colder This violation must be corrected by : 4 6 11.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Bulk food bins by back door
  • Critical. Reach in freezerincapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food solid frozen
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Bulk food bins by back door Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Lobby/private dining access area icemaker
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Thumbscoops,spatulas, cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of both kitchen microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bins of both icemakers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in soda dispensing nozzle holster at bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Bar area, hot water faucet handle missing
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Women's restroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Bar
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Back kitchen doir cloer in disrepair
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gap at bottom of kitchen back door
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under equipment
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Behind cappucino maker at bar area.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Soup 127F on stove. Advised to maintain at 135F minimum
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Demi glas cooling in amount over 4 inches deep and in only 2 pans in 3 door reach in cooler raising ambient temperature of cooler to over 60F. Advised to shallow pan and use either ice bath or walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Bread loaves stored on top of icemaker not stored protected. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed open bag of lentils exposing the contents to possible contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw fish over breads in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Lentils in dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Bulk containers by back door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in soda dispensing nozzle holsters at bar area. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Water draining onto floor from below handsink in private dining area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Women's restroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Kitchen door Corrected On Site.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.Rice, pastas.
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.Rice, potatoes,sauce in downstairs walk in cooler
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter 55F on cookline. Advised Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Carrots 114F on cookline. Advised
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Pork over breads in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Potatoes in downstairs storage area
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Cook preparing sandwich bread with bare hands Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Bar area icemaker scoop Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cookline cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of kitchen ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Bar area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in soda gun holsters at bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Kitchen
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Men's restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Frontline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions and signage.Downstairs server's area Repeat Violation.
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.Paper goods, downstairs
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
10/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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