Moon Cricket Cafe, 14 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOON CRICKET CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
License #: 5811054
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under fryer and stove in kitchen. **Warning**
10/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On squeeze containers at cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cookline table counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under fryer and stove in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - 45°f cheese block at the center, 45°f cooked rice. Products were not in the process of preparation or cooling. Operator did not know how long products had been sitting out of temperature for. . Corrective Action: operator turned down the temperature to the entire cooler. Products were not being controlled by time either. Walk in cooler had an ambient air temperature of 46°f. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.45°f cheese block at the center, 45°f cooked rice. Products were not in the process of preparation or cooling. Operator did not know how long products had been sitting out of temperature for. . Corrective Action: operator turned down the temperature to the entire cooler. Products were not being controlled by time either. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice scoop holder was soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **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**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner at frontline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. /. Case of bottle waters, at bar
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. / at bar
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. / at cook line
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. / at bar
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. / at bar
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
4/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. / reach in cooler not maintaining at 41F or below / food temperature ranges from 45- 49F / less than 4 hours / all TCS food removed.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor / **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / tomatoes 46F, lettuce 46F, tuna salad 47F, ham 48F / all TCS moved to other cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. / raw chicken over beer can / walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. / raw beef over raw fish / **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / raw chicken at 47F / moved to walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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.
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. / SHIRT
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN KITCHEN
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET INSIDE THE BAR HANDSINK **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 cyclinders stored exterior building. **Repeat Violation**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Broken shield located in kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan guard in side walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Panel ice machine
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Tomato can
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster Dumpster has liquid leaking from bottom
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn beef 45?f stored in salad cooler
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. / Cookline RIC had ambient air temperature of 47 F
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. / license expired 4-1-12
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. / in men's room
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed a knife stored in crevices between equipment. / at cookline
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site with gloves.
  • Observed dirty aprons stored with food. / hung on dry food storage rack
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. / small plastic portion cup used to scoop cheese at cookline RIC
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. / at cookline
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. / employee drink cup on food prep table at bar
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. / employee drink cups on food prep table in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / deli meat/turkey/roast beef was 47 F, in cookline RIC / corrective action: cooled down with ice
  • Critical - Several food employees/servers/cooks has 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.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. / on wall across from dry food storage rack
6/11/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bar Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / handsoap, handwash sign
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. / by kitchen rear exit / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease inside fryer cabinet
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. / in kitchen and bar
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. / at cookline /
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. / Observed an open water bottle inside RIF/ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. / box of tilapia filet on kitchen worktable Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residues /d debris accumulated on floor. / inside cabinet at bar
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution bucket stored in food preparation area. / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / white substances container at bar area
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./ red
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./ mens restroom
12/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./ mens restroom
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ top shelf above prep table
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./ red
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./ while changing gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. obsserved 9/1/10, 3/15/11,12/12/11
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./ wings wraapped in a bag before product is 41f
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./ fryer oil
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen./ one seen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./potato salad 45f in ric , cheese 45f, chicken 47f, burger 45f
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.shrimp over fries/ eggs on peppers
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area./ one seen
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./ around lid frame
  • Observed take-home food container refilled with potentially hazardous food.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food./ cleaner with capri sun Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ griddle cleaner Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served./tuna salad dated 12/2
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ sitting next to line Repeat Violation.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation. observed 5-18-10, 9-1-10, 3-15-11,
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / at bar
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. / at bar
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. / at bar
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. / range 0 -220 F
  • Observed an ashe tray with cigarette butt in it, at bar
  • Critical - Observed build up of residue inside food containers, through out kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. observed 9-1-10, 3-15-11
  • Observed facovers in walk-in cooler soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. / bags of cabbages /onion, in walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. / through out kitchen Repeat Violation. observed 9-1-10, 3-15-11
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment outside patio. Proofof application of DOG FRIENDLY DINING PROGRAM to City of Winter Garden available. City of Winter Garden uses the application as permit. Establishment does not implement other requirements such as sanitizer provided at patio tables, established rules and notice to guests and employees.
  • Observed reach-in coolers gaskets with residue build-up. / bar and kitchen / Repeat Violation. observed 5-18-10, 9-1-10, 3-15-11
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of food containers / through out kitchen . Repeat Violation. observed 9-1-10, 3-15-11
  • Observed residue build-up on shelving in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin/machine . observed 9-1-10, 3-15-11
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. / glass cleaner spray bottle next to iced tea dispenser at bar
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored on food preparation table, outside WIC
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. / in walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. / open bag of flour in kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. / Cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler / Repeat Violation. Observed 9-1-10
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. / in kitchen
3/15/2011Routine - 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. [ham, turkey in WI COOLER]
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [salt/ pepper bottles, sugar container at bar] Repeat Violation. Observed 5-18-10, 9-1-10
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. [ cooked rice was covered during cooling in walk-in cooler]
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. [ handle of scoop buried inside bread crumb, at cookline ]
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. [damaged/worn spatulas and pan covers]
  • Observed single-use containers reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. / throughout kitchen / Repeat Violation. Observed 5-18-10, 9-1-10
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin/machine .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. / throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of bar reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on the exterior of food containers, throughout kitchen
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. / at bar under soda machine
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. [ a jacket hung on rack with food, by back exit]
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. [toxic chemical bottles next to box of wine, ofloor at bar]
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. [ unlabeled toxic spray bottles at bar] Repeat Violation. Observed 5-18-10, 9-1-10
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. [OBSERVED AN OPEN FLAME GRILL UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD WITHOUT FIRE SUPPRESION SYSTEM NOZZLE COVERAGE ]
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. [ by back door] Repeat Violation. Observed 5-18-10, 9-1-10
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Expired food employee training certifications
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. gator bites and salmon
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. black beans dial found on 5 owner increase temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Observed womens restrooms This violation must be corrected by : 5/19/2010.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Observed directly above dishmachine
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer container Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage in back hallway Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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. Pro New employee must provide food handling training by next routine inspection.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Large and small cookline make tables, including door posts must be cleaned.
  • Observed leaking faucet at dishwasher handwash sink, must Be repaired.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided in women's restroom.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor throughout.
  • Critical. Insufficient space around electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation of such equipment. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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