City Diner, 3400 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CITY DINER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3400 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
License #: 6010905
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.TWO DOOR UPRIGHT
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.NEAR SLICER
  • Basic - double stacked coleslaw containers in reachin
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • 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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.MELTED BUTTER HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.SHELF ABOVE THREE COMP SINK
07/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Containers of soup, dressings. **Corrected On-Site**
3/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Exit signs.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By dishwasher.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Soup containers, dressings, vegetables.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler by food prep table.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Container of beef.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg whites 48F, sausages 48F.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Waitress handling toast. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Container of soup, dressing, sauce in w/I cooler.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Egg whites 48F, sausages 48F, stored overnight in cooler.
12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. containers of chili, stock, lettuce pn shelf rack in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. end of cook line Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACHIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 74F ON TABLES, Corrected On Site. REMOVED
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SAUSAGE and HAM AT 55 and 50 FOR AN HOUR, Corrected On Site. MOVED TO OTHER UNIT
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BURGERS IN REACHIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. IN DISHROOM
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.KNIVES and SPATULAS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm chlorine Corrected On Site.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.SHELL EGGS IN WIC Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING COOKED POTATOES Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. OUTSIDE ICE SCOOP ON DIRTY SHELF
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. MANY W/O
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.DISHROOM Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. WET NESTING PLASTIC CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. SPATULAS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FRONT HWS USED FOR DUMPING DRINKS
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.END OF COOK LINE
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. SCHEDULED TO TAKE TEST IN DECEMBER. This violation must be corrected by : 1/24/11.
11/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sausage gravy, brown gravy RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. holindase sauce made with eggs 120F, rehydrated hashbrowns 54F, cooked onions 120F all out for 2 hours, willl tnrow out after 4 hours Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter on tables
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over produce
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.WIC broccoli,eggs
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. gravy RIC
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. soup in WIC
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. metal spoons not inverted in dispensing jar
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. did not wash hands between glove changes after handling raw eggs
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WIC shelves rusty
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.kiTCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. kiTCHEN
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting of food containers
7/9/2010Routine - 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. CORNED BEEF HASH & PACKAGED DELI MEATS OPEN & PARTIALLY SLICED.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. PREP AREA DOUBLE DOOR
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.GROUND BEEF ON TRAYS IN WALKIN
  • Observed cup being used as ice scoop in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. PREP AREA DOUBLE DOOR
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELF STORING PANS INVERTED ON RUSTED SHELF UNDER TOASTER.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. NEED CLORINE TEST STRIPS
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. LINE
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. THAWING PRODUCT IN SINK Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BACK PREP AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER EQUIPMENT ON LINE
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust & food debris on line.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. WIPING CLOTH BUCKET 200 PPM CLORINE Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. LINE
2/9/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM AT 53 DEGREES F IN BAIN MARIE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SAUSAGE ON LINE BY COOK AT 83 DEGREES F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH WITH GROUND BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. WAIT STAFF HANDING TOAST Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. SLICING TOMATOES & LINE COOK. REVIEWED WITH OWNER TO CORRECT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. UNCOVERED COFFEE ON LINE NEXT TO MICROWAVE
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. SOAP & SANITIZER COMBINED
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. THAWING
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. SANITIZER BUCKET ON LINE greater than 200 PPM CLORINE
7/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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