Fresh Alternatives, 11019 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Fresh Alternatives
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11019 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3915548
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Fresh Alternatives, 11019 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Corrective action taken repairman called
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions, box apples
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ware washer room
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500 ppm quat bucket
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
6/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container, at make station
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in dish wash area, manager aware and Service called
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times., baking sheets and dirty pans **Corrected On-Site**
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Smoothie area
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Near soup station
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.apron and pens
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Pieces of chicken
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Salad make station area
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Cabinet door under soup bowls / cups on frontline near soup station.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
3/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. Observed water dipper well inlet hose in water.
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broken thermometer in dessert cooler - front service area.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - reach-in cooler (right) under service window.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Observed water pooling in sandwich cooler across from blast chiller.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor - chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter (107F) stored at room temperature. Time as public health control application given today.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in dish washing area and desserts station.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
10/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about Fresh Alternatives? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
Fresh Alternatives respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend Fresh Alternatives to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of Fresh Alternatives (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
Taco BellBrandon, FL
*****
TIMEOUT FAMILY PUB & GRUBBrandon, FL
**
CHOPSTICKS FAST FOOD RESTAURANTBrandon, FL
*
TACO BELL/PIZZA HUTBrandon, FL
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
BURGER KING #1684Crestview, FL
*•
MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
*
THE BEACH BARPerry, FL

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
QUIZNOS SUBS
TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO
MELLOW MUSHROOM
JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF BRANDON
MCDONALDS #8232
CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: