Nelli's Cafe, 5367-C Us 27 South, Sebring, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NELLI'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5367-C Us 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870
License #: 3801060
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( observed interior ceiling of microwave with old food debris in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( observed plastic lid stored in hand sink in kitchen)
10/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( observed accumulated dust build up in storage compartment storing single service lids)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in waitress area)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( observed plastic lid stored in hand sink in kitchen) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. ( observed spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled in chemical area)
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook on cook lie)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( plastic lid in hand sink n kitchen)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(waitress area)
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( waitress area)
3/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( compartments storing plastic lids at front counter)
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. ( single service cups)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( front counter)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( front counter)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( several items in refrigerator)
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. ( kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( bottom of refrigerator)
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.(front counter)
7/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reach in cooler]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[handsink in kitchen]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[ stainless steel lid holder at front counter where lids are stored inverted]
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.[ can of burn spray by microwave,above table with slicer in kitchen]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.[ with clear liquid not labeled on top of dishmachine]
11/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. [ dishes being washed and rinsed but not using sanitizer solution ]
  • 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. [ handsink at front counter ]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [handsink in kitchen]
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [pitcher of water stored in handsink at front counter ]
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. [ tin foil being used as tray liner to store glasses at front counter ]
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. [ 3 in 1 oil and glass cleaner stored over sandwich grill ]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [ wet wiping cloth stored on cookline ]
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing over prep area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handsink in front area.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Observed sleeve of single service cups on floor in front area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on table beside grill.
5/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Black slime in ice machine.
  • Critical - Foods in wic with rain dripping through roof and onto food - COS.
  • Critical - Handsink at front counter used for other purposes. Observed cafe equipment, strainer and spoons, stored in handsink.
  • Critical - No papertowels at handsink at front counter - COS.
  • Critical - No sanitizer in dishmachine 0ppm -must not use dishmachine only. Must hand sanitize until dishmachine is corrected -COS. Found new sanitizer container and hooked up.
  • Critical - Old food debris on slicer.
  • Critical - Processed meats opened, not date marked- deli meats in wic with no labels.
  • Critical - Spray bottle of clear liquid with no label -COS.
  • Critical - Sugar at back prep table in clear container - no label.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. breading pan has old flour
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. at fryer
6/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood has grease
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front hand sink
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. back hand sink blocked in kitchen by stools and box
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front hand sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. cover missing in kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. paint on ceiling peeling
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.moved to reach in coooer called pair
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham turkey plantanes at 47 degree ambient temperature is 51 degree
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.ambient temperatureon line reach in is 49 degree
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
7/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. dollar store type storage containers used
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. meat ball on stove top at 129 degrese Corrected On Site. increased fire on product
2/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. no date marking observed
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. lids stored in storage container with old food debris
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. aluminum pan and styro foam tray reused
10/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. droppings at several places
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found no ve droppings observed in several location
7/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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