Portuguese American Cultural Center, 1200 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1200 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast, FL 32137
License #: 2800644
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Kitchen cooler
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Foods in shopping bags in cooler
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Boxes of Beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen items still below 41°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Seafood items thawing in standing water in kitchen items below 41°f **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Wrapped packet of cups on floor at bar
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Cooked foods
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bowls washed but not sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bulk food containers in dry goods room
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple Individual butter packets at 65°f in kitchen cooked rice at 115°f, kitchen **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Tray of cooked meat ( beef ) at 85° f in kitchen : Corrective Action : rapidly cooked to 170°f
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Vegetables on top of shell eggs in kitchen reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw meats / beef over ready to eat vegetables in kitchen reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Numerous raw meats over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked eggshells with intact eggs in kitchen reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Heavy slime build up on Soiled deflector plate to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in bar cooler not date marked **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee unaware of basic sanitizing methods at Three Compartment Sink :
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. 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 chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked foods : meats , plant foods not date marked in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
10/14/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Flour container Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Numerous items in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Items in. Reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Raw fish in standing water at 65°f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice in yard at 65°f. Raw fish at 65°f in kitchen
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs, beef over ready-to-eat inwic **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish at 65°f
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Rice at 65°f in yard
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Numerous dairy items in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous throughout / walk in cooler , reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
3/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Numerous
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drink bottle in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. T shirt over utensils
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Flour in bags / container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. In coolers
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over onions in reach in cooler and walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside faucet
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Dairy item in reach in cooler in storage room
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign emailed
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage ' direct contact with food. Numerous throughout
3/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Numerous plates in kitchen
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee jackets stored with and over food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Jackets , aprons
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Loose handle to cooler in dry storage
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cut vegetables
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On dusty ice machine top
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By walk in cooler
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Beef, seafoods, cooked plant foods , soups in kitchen
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut cabbage
  • Basic - Uncovered food in kitchen , plate of crackers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. Burn cream over prep table
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Numerous throughout
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
3/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed approximatly 7 old dry droppings in dry storage. COS
  • Observed black/moldy cutting boards - numerous
  • Observed employee foods stored over restaurant foods in cooler. COS.
  • Observed food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes. COS
  • Observed raw beef stored over vegetables in WIC. COS.
  • Observed single service items stored on floor. COS.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. ADDITION OF WALKIN FREEZER , STORAGE
5/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. NUMEROUS PLATES, BOWLS
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. KITCHEN COOLER
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. ADDITION OF WALKIN FREEZER , STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE JACKET OVER MIXER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 1 CAN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. COOKLINE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. MIXING BOWL
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOX CUPS
3/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP ON DUSTY ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. FOODS IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS "STERILITE " Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK FRONTLINE COOLER CABINET
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER READY TO EAT FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. WD40 OVER POTATOES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER , RICE BAG Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RICEE , CHILI IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. ITEMS IN SINK
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP ON DUSTY SURFACE
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. BLACK SUBSTANCE
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER , KITCHEN :OIL CONTAINER , POTATOES
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORING ITEMS IN BAR HANDSINK
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ITEMS NOT INVERTED
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER , KITCHEN :SALT, OIL
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ITEMS IN STORAGE AND OLD FOODS IN COOLER . VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. NUMEROUS ITEMS IN COOLER AND WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER . OIL CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NUMEROUS FLOUR CONTAINERS
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only. PATIO AREA
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/23/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
5/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. LETTUCE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BOWLS HOLDING SPICES
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. GRILL DIRTY
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AT HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. FAX ATTN: DAVID
1/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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