Ponderosa Steakhouse, 8510 International Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Ponderosa Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8510 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819-9331
License #: 5806635
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw shell eggs stored next to lettuce. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.Can of pudding and garbanzo beans.Operator discarded the pudding and garbanzo. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker is not at correct location at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
07/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored at the front of the grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Carrots,bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw shell eggs stored next to margarine in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Open container of bacon stored over ham in walk in cooler.Open container of chicken stored over onion rings in reach in freezer at cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.Mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Bleach under chemical area in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)Old labels stuck to clean food containers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance throughout the establishment .
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil does not have a handle to dispense cut potatoes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Pineapple and cantaloupe in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Milk at buffet line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored over open package of ribs in upright cooler in cooks line.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.Mop sink area.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
9/5/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dish storage rack shelves soiled with encrusted debris.
  • Basic - Leak from air conditioning unit at back line area.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Back storage area.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.Sausage in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Repeat Violation**
5/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Restrooms.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Muffins at buffet line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Open package of raw chicken bites stored over butter in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on bun toaster.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks..
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping bucket.
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Sugar,raisins at buffet line .
  • Critical - Hot water not provided at employee hand wash sink.Handicapped restroom.
  • Critical - No proof of original copies 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
  • Observed broken broken lids.Walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime susurrounding soda dispensing nozzles.Dining room. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed dented can at walk in cooler .Strawberry glaze,chocolate pudding discarded by operator .
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, put gloves on hands but did not wash. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Prep area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in dry storage area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Eggs held less than four hours in kitchen .Iced.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Pepper gravy mix in dry storage area . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed towel placed under cutting board .Prep area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Garlic powder in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Buffet line. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield.Dishwashing area .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime surrrounding soda dispensing nozzles.Dining room. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee was in the process of engaging in food preparation ,put gloves on hands but did not wash. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor areas covered with standing water.Back room and dishwashing area .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Bread in the walk in freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.Attic storage area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pancake batter held less than four hours stated operator .Batter is iced.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Croutons in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.Sanitize dishes at three comp sink until dishmachine is sanitizing dishes at 160 degrees F .
  • Wping cloth placed under cutting board while prepping onions. Repeat Violation.
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in cold holding unit.Line freezer .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime surrounding soda dispensing nozzles.Dining room.
  • Critical - Observed employee blow inside glove and put on his hand. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Coffee filters at tea station area.
  • Observed towel placed under cutting board while employee is cutting bell peppers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Cabbage,jello.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Broken cambro lid at walk in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Beans in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Prepped mushrooms.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Coffee filters at coffee station.
  • Observed holes in wall.Entrance of kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Bleach in dishwasher area.
10/20/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 3 a No phf in the reach in coolers.
  • Reach in coolers not maintaining food at the proper temperature of 41 degrees F.No phf in reach in coolers.
8/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Creamers held less than four hours in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pancake batter in upright cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.Employee broke egg and then handle cooked eggs on the plate with the same glove.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Upright cooler in the cooks' line.
  • Observed hood filter installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.Lemon wedger.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime surrounding soda dispensing nozzles.Dining room.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Inside ice scoop holder.
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface.Filters by cooks' line area.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.Hot cook area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed holes in ceiling throughout the establishment .
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.Crawling insect spray by clean dishes by three comp sink.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.Blocked by boxes and chemical bottles. Corrected On Site.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-30-1 Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices,melted plastic containers
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface,filters over solaris area.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface,on a non operational heat lamp atpass thru.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting,in service area.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair,in mop sink area and dry storage area same wall.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only,mop sink area.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit,ham,eggs,ambrosia salad all above 50 degrees fahrenheit
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above,sausage links 132 degrees farenheit
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food,employees wearing watches.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands,over a dozen employees used a handsink with no hot water.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions front and machines.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices,melted plastic containers
  • Observed numerous old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed pink buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine,buffet
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface,filters over solaris area.
  • Observed excessive build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface,gas lines behind equipment .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface,on a non operational heat lamp atpass thru.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink,no hot water at handsink near cook's line mgr states it has been without hot water for some time she couldn't tell me how long.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture,at handsink near dishmachine . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting,in service area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water,mop sink area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair,in mop sink area and dry storage area same wall.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease,hood over blodgett oven.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only,mop sink area.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees,over a dozen employees washed hands in a handsink with no hot water.
10/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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