Rainforest Cafe, 1800 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RAINFOREST CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1800 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
License #: 5808198
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 5/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Server stations **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Water softener salt on ground **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Water turned off **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Romaine not washed before cutting **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by sanitizer bucket at bar **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.. Romaine being prepped before washing **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.. Noted thawing burgers stored over ribs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around tea dispensing nozzles.
12/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean food containers stored on soiled storage racks
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Ice machine doors
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light covers not shielded - plate/glass cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 51? - sealed packages - pulled from freezer and thawed (no prep involved and packages sealed) - cooled to 38? **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Raw beef above raw pork - cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Red hose connected at faucet under Dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Caesar dressing only cooled 5 degrees in 2 hours. Recommend smaller volume and storing uncovered in blast chiller.
5/2/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cookline cooler 49-50F. Sufficient alternative coolers for cold holding. Use alternative cooler, ice, or time as PHC.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pasta 10/24 at 46F. Corrected On Site. Discarded. Repeat Violation. Repeat violations on critical controls may result in administrative complaint in future inspections.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Cookline coolers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken/corn/cheese mix [chimi chacha] 44F - 10/24. Corrected On Site. Discarded. Cajun butter 45F, fresh mozarella 49F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler fan covers.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Improper cooling of pasta. Corrected On Site.
10/25/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Quesadilla chicken mix and beef taco - 8/1 - at 46F - cooling from previous night. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Stacked while wet.
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for pasta in reach in coolers on cookline - pasta is not included on the written time procedure. Recommend creating separate time procedures for each station so as to ensure inclusion of all products.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Observed silver pipe from soda gun hanging in drink ice - bar
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Meat temperature sticks stored in soiled cups - cookline.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter blocks 45-48F - walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Near drying racks.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Pasta and raw chicken held on time - no time marking - stored less than 1 hour. Corrected On Site. Recommend the use of spreadsheets/logs at each station to improve time marking of all products.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Improper cooling - quesadilla chicken beef taco. Corrected On Site. Discarded.
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/20/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. RIC ON COOK LINE This violation must be corrected by : 03/20/2012. DO NOT STORE ANY PHF IN THIS COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND HOLDI FOOD AT 41 F OR COLDER
  • Critical - Observed TOMATOES with mold-like growth. Corrected On Site.DISCARDED
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARD IN WIC
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CHEF HANDLED CHICKEN BREAST Corrected On Site.DISCARDED
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ALL HWS
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ICE TEA dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE PUTON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RIBS AND PASTA AT 45 F IN WIC AND PASTA 52 IN RIC,LEMON BUTTER 92 ON ICE,SEASONED BUTTER AT 50 ON ICE, GRILLED ONIONS AT 47 IN RIC,SWISS CHEESE AT 69 IN RIC AND PASTA AT 46 IN RIC. CHEF DISCARDED ALL FOOD OUT OF TEMPRATURE This violation must be corrected by : 03/20/2012.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. CONE CUP DISPENSER MISSING TOP LID
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.COFFEE FILTERS STORED NOT COVERED Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. AT BAR
3/19/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles on floor causing standing water. At front entrance of walk in freezer.Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. At bar. Corrected On Site. Standing water was cleaned.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. At dish machine area. By clean equipment. Corrected On Site. Wall was cleaned.
12/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.a cloth is in cooking oil on the prep line Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.the ice shovel is srored out side Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.at 0 ppm as tested Corrected On Site.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. For the lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. At the children high chairs.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. At bar, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.At the bar. Corrected On Site.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. For the cutting boards at the salad prep.
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. For the preparation of lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.For scoops. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.While Preparation of lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. While in preparation of lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
5/12/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.In the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Wash dishcloth. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelets. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.All in the cooks line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed moderate accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.By the pantry desserts unit.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Far back in the kitchen.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Walk in freezer Blast chiller.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At Maya service bar.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.coconut at cold room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil probe thermometer stored in sanitizer , chef corrected to use probe wipes instead . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.Plastic sheathing not removed.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.At front of cookline .
12/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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