Cooter Browns, 1062 W Sr 436, Altamonte Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COOTER BROWNS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1062 W Sr 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
License #: 6904924
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetable oils **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Bar cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Deep freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. Little cheese freezer by handsink and Reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
10/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cases of food stored on floor in kitchen. Shortening. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Heavy build up of Grease and food debris accumulated on the floor under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Wire storage shelves at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall near walk in cooler soiled with accumulated dust.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. spray cleanser stored over pizza boxes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzle. Bar.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.
5/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board at prep table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on the floor under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw steak stored over canned drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow and blue cleansers.
12/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease and food debris accumulated on floor under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Bar.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roach on premises. One on floor under fryers.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs, 50 F; stored over cooler load line. corrective action taken: product placed inside cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor under ice machines soiled.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on floor under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Bar.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, 46F; hot dogs, 44F.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Glass door cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-in cooler at cookline. Do not use until unit is temping properly
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in back lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Ice scoop not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed cutting boards stained/grooved.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken and beef, 51F; reach-in cooler. Corrective action taken: product removed to walk-in cooler to chill.
  • Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler door gasket.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Behind new ice machine.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee handling cooked sandwich with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cutting board at prep table stained/grooved.
  • Critical - Observed food, boxed shortening, stored on floor.
  • Observed in-use utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed soil build up on walk-in cooler gasket.
  • Walk-in cooler Floor not maintained smooth and durable.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.
  • Walk-in cooler Floor rusted.
10/6/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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