Gators Of Waterford Lakes, 12448 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Gators Of Waterford Lakes
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12448 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32828
License #: 5808475
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Dusty fan guard located by soda boxes.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris. Ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Small cooler on cook line underneath microwave.
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Small dressing cups on server expo line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. By soda boxes.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Missing gasket. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at the bar area, "0ppm."
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked ribs in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On cook line.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Oil bottle by soda boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken wings stored on floor in beer cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris. Ice build up.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Dressing cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cook line.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Missing.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. On wall and underneath dump sink.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 45°, placed in cooler to cool down. Rech in cooler lid left open. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked onions, corrected by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food being cooled in an ice bath and the ice has all melted. **Corrected On-Site**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old label residue build up on clean containers.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored, cutting board.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, inside walk in cooler and by ice machine.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, by bar area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, bar area, and dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair, by walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food, spray bottle with cleaner by bottles., bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water. By deepfriers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish racks soiled **Warning**
6/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Broken tile over dish machine, ceiling in need of cleaning **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Line sandwich boards in need of resurfacing **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Beverages by drink station **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Noted 2 broken pans **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Hole in back door where security look thru was installed **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish racks soiled **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Line gaskets need cleaning **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Noted fruits and green onions, not washed, stored over dressings, cooked meats and pasta **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Expiration date 4/1/2013 **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Concentration at 25 ppm **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slaw 58, sour cream 58 , chicken wash 67
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar guns need to be cleaned **Warning**
6/7/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Chipped lexan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door self closing mechanism broken. **Warning**
12/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Prep unit. **Warning**
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine test strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Chipped lexan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs, potato salad, and various other foods in the cook line prep unit cold holding between 47?-50?. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over vegetables in the reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door self closing mechanism broken. **Warning**
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**
12/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Chipped lexan. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Spices scooped with plastic cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets on reach-in cooler in prep area.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. Under ice machine.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at cook line.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Lights
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Changing gloves. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Cracked lexans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink at mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dish area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Prep area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit across from flat top.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands when changing gloves.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Lexan lid cracked and no longer easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Jonathan Quindardo expired 10/17/11.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit across from flat top.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit across from fryers.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach-in cooler under microwaves at cook line.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken over shredded cheese in prep unit across from fryers.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Y connection on mop sink.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.KITCHEN MGR UNABLE TO ANSWER MINIMUM INTERNAL COOKING TEMPRATURE OF BEEF AND POULTRY Corrected On Site.PROVIDED ANSWER
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BAJA SOUP AND MINISTRONE SOUP COOLING 10 HRS TIGHTLY COVERED IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER.ADVISED OPERATOR TO USE ICE BATH TO RAPIDLY COOL AND PUNCH HOLES IN PLASTICVWRAP COVER TO ALLOW HEAT TO ESCAPE . Corrected On Site.OPERATOR DISCARDED BOTH SOUPS
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.WET NESTING
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. READING 22 F IN ICE WATER Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.ONE HOOD LIGHT
  • Observed BOTH SANDWICH TOP REACH -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed WHITE cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.BOTTOM PART OF SHELF ABOVE BOTH SANDWICH TOP UNITS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.SOILED GASKITS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLER AT COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.COOLING IN TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINERS IN RIC. ALSO ADVISED TO USE WALK IN COOLER FOR COOLING.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.WHITE CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.HARD BOILED EGGS AT 45 F IN RIC. ADVISED OPERATOR TO NOT TO OVERSTOCK EGGS IN BOTTOM OF THE PAN 41. Corrected On Site.OPERATOR DISCARDED ALL OUT OF TEMP EGGS (WERE STORED OVERNIGHT )
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. WATER LABLED AS WINDEX
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).BAJA CHICKEN SOUP AND MINISTRONE SOUP COOLIN 10 HRS AT 47-57
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 Corrected On Site.200
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, before putting new set of gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, storage racks inside reach in cooler in front of hansink by grill.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by foodcans of cleaner by beer keg. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed emergency exits, . For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
12/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.BOX OF FF STORED ON FLOOR IN WIF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.HWS IN SERVER AREA USED AS DUMP SINK. LEMON WEDGE IN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.BLUE LIQUID Corrected On Site.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW SHRIMPS OVER READY-TO-EAT BREADS IN WALK-IN-FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.GATOR SAUCE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.TORN GASKIT ON WEST SIDE REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.WEST SIDE REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.CUTTING BOARDS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.KITCHEN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.IN LADIES ROOM
  • Observed hole in wall.SMALL HOLES IN KITCHEN WALL AND TILE MISSING ABOVE DISHWASHER
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food with subsequent added foods not consumed/sold by date mark of earliest ingredient. Food may not be served.MILK PAST USE BY DATE Corrected On Site.MGR DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.MILK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW SHELL EGGS OVER RTE SLICED TOMATOES IN RIC
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.ONLINE
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on ICE TEA dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.DRINK CUPS AND PORTIONING CUP DISPENSER MISSING TOP LID
  • Drain cover(s) missing.ON COOK LINE
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.TILES MISSING AND COLLECTING WATER AND ON PLASTIC FLOOR WATER SQUIRTS OUT WHEN STEP ON SIDES
  • Ceiling tile missing.SEVERAL IN DISHWASHER AREA AND ABOVE BEER WIC
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.FAN GUARD IN WIC
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.END CAPS MISSING 2 FIXTURES
  • Light not functioning.ONE FIXTURE AND HOOD LIGHT HOOD LIGHT COS
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. MISSING SOME This violation must be corrected by : 02/08/2010.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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