Cheddar's Casual Cafe, 11135 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11135 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3915413
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Door jam of walk in cooler
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Slicing onions
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O ppm quat buckets
  • High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. O ppm chlorine ware washer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water., near walk in cooler, mop sink
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk flour, bulk oil
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Light not functioning.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomates **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Mop bucket not emptied
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One roach
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Spoon
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on shelf near ware washer
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.cook area
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser, at bar
  • Basic - Toothpicks provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, non in water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface over 3 compartment in bar area
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 2 and 4 ounce cups
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Straws not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris on food-contact surface, bulk bins in storage room
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic lexans
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.cutting boards
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Mircowave on cooks line
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Unwrapped straws
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.seasoned flour
12/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable - throughout kitchen.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-in cooler by kitchen and make table refrigerator on cooks line not maintaining temperature of potentially hazardous food at or below 41 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable - throughout kitchen.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, pasta, etc. in make table refrigerator measured 52 degrees fahrenheit (all products moved into working coolers). Sausage, lasagna, etc. in walk-in cooler by kitchen measured 45 degrees fahrenheit. Half and half on ice in waitress station measured 68 degrees fahrenheit (product discarded by staff).
7/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken floor tiles in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - food debris build up on shelves in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water dripping from ceiling above clean dish storage rack. All dishes from rack removed and washed.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler drawers under grill not properly sealing.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - chopper blades. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs in reach-in cooler on cooks line measured 53F. Ice bags placed on product to control temperature. Manager stated new cooler has been ordered and only minimum product kept in the cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of seasoning not stored in covered/sealed containers/bags. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives stored behind 3-compartment sink (between wall and 3-compartment sink) and knife stored in crevices of equipment at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb - outside hose bibb with red hose attached.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken/missing tiles in kitchen, walk-in freezer, and in front of walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Observed condensation build-up on fan unit in the walk-in cooler and food stored below the unit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of seasoning, corn starch, and almonds not stored in cover container. Corrected On Site.
10/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employees bathroom.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM. Technician on site to repair the dishmachine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean pans, bowls, etc.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken / missing tiles in kitchen and walk-in-freezer.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light cover missing over preparation table.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dust build-up on fan covers in kitchen walk-in-cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime and mold like substance in the interior of ice machine (back room).
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water - beer walk-in-cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for ice and tongs in waitress station stored in standing water.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Water leaking from under sink (one compartment) in bar.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - mixer head, pans, and small mixer in dry storage room.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta dated 06/01 in walk-in-cooler measured 48F. Product discarded by staff.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream in waitress station measured 47F. More ice and water added to control temperature.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs thawing in the 2-compartment sink measured 67F.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of croutons, gravy mix, and spices in dry storage room not stored in covered containers.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexans and lids
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in walkin cooler.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles damaged in numerous areas of back of the house
  • Observed wall in disrepair. mop sink area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Clean the black substance from the lip of the ice-machine lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Replace missing floor tiles at the mop sink.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Replace the missing wall tiles at the mop sink.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milks and creams
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tea pitchers on bar
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. on cookline not consistent
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted -not consistent
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. server areas - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar areas - Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. beside hand sink on west wall Repeat Violation.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Foods properly cooked/reheated
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.half and half
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. on cookline
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. right side of cookline tiles missing
  • Observed wall in disrepair. inspection plate rusty under HWS
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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