Great Outdoors Restaurant, 65 N Main St, High Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREAT OUTDOORS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 65 N Main St, High Springs, FL 32643
License #: 1103140
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Upstairs.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on slicer. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees. Added hats. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ice cream pies. Covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken. Fish and ground beef in prep sink. Either started water or moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hot water at mop sink.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 old dried in cabinet at outside bar. 2 old dried in cabinet with single service items at outside bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On diffuser plate.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Washed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fish at line hand wash sink. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Inside bar. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
07/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. On top of tea machine. Placed in bag. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Inside bar.
3/25/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Second make table.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some copies.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (NEHA) National Environmental Health Association not listed on approved food worker training program list. Unable to determine if provider is working under a new name from previous providers.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Tall glasses at outside bar. Flipped. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Second make table.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Under hand wash sink in upstairs service area. Removed from cabinet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of truffle oil. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 55 fresh shiny droppings in cabinetry of outside bar area. Removed items and disposed. Cleaned cabinets. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On diffuser plate. Washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Outside dispensers. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half. Dated. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server hand wash sink. Corrective action added napkins. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some copies.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (NEHA) National Environmental Health Association not listed on approved food worker training program list. Unable to determine if provider is working under a new name from previous providers.
11/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine and grime on catch basin.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Hotel pans on top shelf. Blenders at outside bar area cabinet not sufficient. Plates at outside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Fry baskets on chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on grass.
  • 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. In dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Orange crush in reach in freezer on cook line with Ice cream.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigar on plates in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Yellow powdered product. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Ice cream spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 1st reach in freezer on cool line, 2nd reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Containers of spoons.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cater pans in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. 3 at bars.
  • Basic - Soiled alto shaam gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On soda dispenser at entrance of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Fish over cilantro on cook line. Top shelf not separated from storage below.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Comminuted meat over corn
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. At bar.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both inside and outside.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish person unaware of need to use test kit.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans too full. Stacked chicken wings too deep.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At outside bar.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Inside bar
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. 3 at bars.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Under rear prep table.
4/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. French onion soup cooked on 11/13/12 temperature take 11/14/12 @ 10:40am was 48 and 49 degreesF
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen and rear prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood Filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When putting on gloves
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Oil **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal care item stored above food prep area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sour Cream
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Oil candle **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Shrimp and Grits mix (sausage ) Dated 11/06/12. Cooked ribs dated 11/07/12
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Shrimp and grits mix ( sausage ) and ribs
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Installations date not provided.
11/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed flour scoop with handle in contact with flour Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Asprin Corrected On Site.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/26/2011Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. prep pans
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When putting on gloves. (employee using double gloves) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline Cooler: Sourcream 45, Bleu Cheese 45 and Sauer Kraut 45 degrees f. Repeat Violation.
4/19/2011Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 03A-07-1: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES F. IN COOKLINE REACHIN UNIT: BLEU CHEESE AT 54, CHEESES AT 57, MOZZARELLA AT 55, TOFU AT 56, PASTA AT 58, GUACAMOLE AT 64, SHEPPARDS PIE AT 66, ONIONS 46-56, CHICKEN AT 46, LAMB AT 44, HSMBURGER AT 45-49, STEAK ST 45 DEGREES F. IN WALKIN UNIT: SOURCREAM AT 52, BBQ PORK AT 51 DEGREES F. REPEAT VIOLATION.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. May not be served. gaping mussells Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in cookline reachin, bleu cheese 54, cheeses 57, mozzarella 55, tofu 56, pasta 58, gaucamole 64, shepherd's pie 66, cream 44-55. in refrigerator drawers, onions 46-56, chicken 46, lamb 44, hamburger 45-49, steak 45. in walkin, sour cream 52, bbq pork 51. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline reachin, drawers
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. oil jugs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. cooked chop on top of raw chop
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. on outside patio. complete seating change form(provided) and give to inspector at callBACK visit
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. newvwait station with scooped ice on outside patio. submit plan review applICATION to tallahassee office within 60 days.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 1. 03A-07-1 OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41. in cookline reachin, bleu cheese 54, cheeses 57, mozzarella 55, tofu 56, pasta 58, guacamole 64, shepherd's pie 66, cream 44-55. in refrigerator drawers, onions 46-56, chicken 46, lamb 44, hamburger 45-49, steak 45. cheese on counter 61. in walkin, sour cream 52, bbq pork 51.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken tips 5 , sausages 56, top of reachin. wings 56, milk batter 48, housemade bleu cheese 56,seafood station. in refrigerator drawers, pasta 46, philly meat 58, cooked mushrooms 52, tofu 57, cooked onions 73, steak 45-47, hamburger meat 48, lamb 45, calamari 50.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-04-1 Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.cook on line drinking from open container Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-26-2 Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Violation: 40-04-1 Observed personal items stored with food. kerchief on shelf over prep table, pants in dry storage. shirt on dry storage shelves
6/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. gaping mussells May not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. salmon, onion soup, prime rib. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spray oil Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hamburger meat 55, ribs 72, mussells 75, crab 70 in reachin drawers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chowder 130. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reachin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. fish over milk, walkin; hamburger over slaw, reachin drawers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bread crumbs Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. cornmeal, flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. double sink
  • Critical. Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. food tongs in handsink 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, when changing gloves, between raw animal food & ready to eat foods
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at double sink in bar.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed personal items stored with food. kerchief on shelf over prep table, pants in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored over utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles. Repeat Violation.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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