The Meeting Place, 278 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: THE MEETING PLACE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 278 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast, FL 32137
License #: 2800147
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 3/7/2012

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. VEGETABLES IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. CONDENSATION DRIP IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. WORN TILE GROUT AT DISHMACHINE LINE
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER IN COOLER
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. DISHMACHINE LINE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. CONDENSATION DRIP IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. VEGETABLES IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER : ICE SCOOP HOLDER
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated DUST : IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. DISHMACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. KITCHEN
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HEAVY CONDENSATION DRIP IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair RUSTY REACH IN COOLER SHELVES
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. SEAFOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. DISHMACHINE
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATERFILTER
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/3/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 70 F IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BEEF SOUP 44-48 F OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURE IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. VEGETABLES IN STANDING WATER IN REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BAG ONIONS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. BLENDER LID BROKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER IN REACH IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. SOILED DISHMACHINE RESOVIOR
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. BAR
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. NUMEROUS LOOSE /BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR DISHMACHINE AREA
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. NEAR DISHMACHINE AREA
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY DISHMACHINE AREA
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. APRONS OVER FOODS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
11/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO FOODITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS , OILCONTAINERS ON FLOOR . WALKINCOOLER , OUTSIDE STORAGE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. EMPLOYEE CUTTING LEMONS , COOK TOUCHING SANDWICHES Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. HANDLE IN ICE IN ICEBIN :BAR
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT AND RAW FOODITEMS THEN ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. HEAVEY CONDENSATION IN KITCHEN REACHIN COOLERS
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.NUMEROUS IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. KITCHEN
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. NUMEROUS RACKS COUNTERS AND SHELVES
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. PLATES IN KITCHEN
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ITEMS NOT INVERTED
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. BLOCKED MOPSINK
  • Observed hole in ceiling. NUMEROUS ABOVE KITCHEN DOOR
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. KITCHEN
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. SOILED APRONS OVER FOODITEMS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. SPRAYBOTTLE OVER CANNED FOODITEMS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. OIL OVER SLICER ,
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. DID NOT KNOW HOLDING TEMPERATURES Corrected On Site.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/28/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BEEF TENDERLOIN
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. WAITRESS WITH BREAD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. GRILL
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIORS
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area. IF HANDWASHING VIOLATIONS NOTED ON FUTURE INSPECTIONS HANDSINK MAY BE ASKED TO BE PUT IN
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. WINDEX WITH SHREDDED CHEESE IN WAITSTATION AREA
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. BY ICE MACHINE
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 63 ON COOKLINE
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD AND EQUIPMENT
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile broken and cracked.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESE IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. PASTA/POTATO SALAD
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 80 ON COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER READY TO EAT IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PIE
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR BREAD CRUMBS
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. SWITCHING GLOVES
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. DRINK IN DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. OVEN INTERIOR
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD AND EQUIPMENT
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALK IN COOLER GASKETS
  • Ceiling tile broken and cracked.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. SANITIZER BUCKET TOO HIGH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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