U Restaurant/ Cool Beans Cafe, 350 S Northlake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: U RESTAURANT/ COOL BEANS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 350 S Northlake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
License #: 6902129
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishmachine
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Air filter on ice machine
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooping granola **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green, beige and white cutting board
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 44F. Advised operator
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Bar area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hummus 54F. Corrective action: removing tcs foods from the tall boy cooler and all items going into the the produce cooler which is holding at 41F and below
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under cookline stove.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Front cookline line.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Next to exterior wall over 3 compartment sink and across from ice machine.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue and tan cutting board in prep area.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 8th floor concierge in dry storage area and dish storage area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 8th floor concierge kitchen.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Tall Garde Manager cooler.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. 8 th floor concierge. Next to elevator.
  • High Priority - Cooked fruits/vegetables cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauted onions at 55f, and sauted mushroom at 50f in Tall GM reach in cooler. Corrective action: Items thrown out by Chef.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 47f held overnight. Corrective action: items were thrown out by Chef.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Chicken 45f, lettuce 47f, sauted onions 55f, sauted mushrooms at 50f held overnight in cookline cooler and Tall GM reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked meat. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles at wait station.
  • Intermediate - Gallon of milk container containing toxic substance not labeled. 8 th floor concierge dry storage.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by crate of glasses. Bar area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook filled pan of celery with water near Chef's office. Is sink on cookline continues to be used as a dump sink, additional handsink should be installed.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Next to and in between ovens in main kitchen. Marked date is Nov 2012.
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food handling. **Corrected On-Site**
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Warewashing area over clean wares
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Slicing apples. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **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. Dairy product bar
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar, storing chemicals **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Seval
6/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - 3 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Kitchen
  • Critical - Caf$isplay cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Food temperature 43-45F. Advised to lower temperature to 41F or colder
  • Ceiling tile missing. Over coffee maker area
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Bar 2 tested 4 cycles, tested below 50 ppm. Do not use dishmachine for sanitizing, set up manual sanitizer until dishmachine is repaired Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apple, cafe,.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Cafe
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Reach in cooler, cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Bar area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on counter top mixer head.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water damaged tiles in storage area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed holes in kitchen ceiling.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella 44F in salads makeline cooler. Moved into freezer for temperature recovery
  • Critical - Salads makeline cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Food temperature 43-44F Advised to lower temperature to 41F or colder
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Coffee maker filters dated 9-08.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Steamer filters dated 6-11
11/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 40F in icepoint Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warewashing , blocked by back pack in sink basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on underside of table top mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Sautee makeline cooler
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas,knives caf!rea
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Clarified butter, cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Icemaker filter dated 9-10
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
2/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Bar dishmachine tested zero ppms. Do not use dishmachine for sanitizing setup manual sanitizer until dishmachine is repaired
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Food stored below cookline handsink
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Cookline
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 2 2 12.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Cookline
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cook handling bacon with bare hands.Product discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee handling toast with bare hands. Product discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle and holster. Right side bar
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on underside of table mixer head.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.4 freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Servers area used as a dumpsink indicated by coffee/tea stains in sink basin.
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only.Padlock with hasp lock on cooler PA
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 2 open half/half in bar cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Needed on floor hose side of Y fitting added to mopsink faucet.
12/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-21-1 Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Violation: 24-11-1 Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
5/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bar beer cooler 2 incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Food temperature 44-45F Advised lower temperature to 41F or colder.
  • Critical - Cooler 1/2 grab n go area ncapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 5 9 11.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Bar dishmachine 2, tested 0ppm 4 cycles. Do not use dishmachine for sanitizing, set up manual sanitizer until dishmachine is repaired. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Display cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Food temperature 55F. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in this unit until maintaining 41F or colder This violation must be corrected by : 5 9 11.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Walk in cooler fan coveres
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelving at makeline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer heads.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter 60F abd cut melon 56F on buffet for 1.75 hours per operator. Shallowed and put into walk in cooler for temperature recovery to 41F immediately Operator intends to use time plan
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken ,soft deli cheese,cream cheese,butter 60F overnight per operator This violation must be corrected by : 5 9 11.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cream cheese,butter 55F, cut melon 51F for 3.5 hours per operator. All products shallowed and moved into walk in cooler for temperature recovery to 41F immediately
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Half and half 44-45F in bar glass door cooler Advised to move to effective refrigerator
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Opened deli meats in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Sour cream cookline cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of cookline ticket machine
  • Critical - Observed slight buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
5/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Cool beans area coffee system
2/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Dairy desserts 50F overnight per operator
  • Critical. Desserts cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Food temperature 50F, do not store potentially hazardous foods in this unit until maintaining 41F or colder
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Server handled toast with bare hands.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Cool beans area coffee system
  • Observed white cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Second bar dishmachine tested below 50 ppms after 5-6 cycles. Do Not use dishmachine for sanitizingset up manual sanitizer until dishmachine is repaired. Functional dishmachine available in bar area.
  • Observed residue build-up on interior of cookline coolers Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Backline handsink not draining properly
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Warewashing area blocked by items in sink basin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Warewashing area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Hanging lens cover over warewashing area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.Bar area
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only.Hasp/padlock on produce cooler door
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only.Hasp/padlock on beer cooler door
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 2 7 11.
12/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.Pastas in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Coffee creamer and butter left on tables in lobby for a group that had just left per server. Advised
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Cooked eggs and sausage in hot holding cabinet 129F. Advised
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food (chicken) stored over ready-to-eat food (mushrooms).in cookline freezer.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food (shell eggs) to ready-to-eat food (ham) without washing hands and changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food without washing hand prior to putting on gloves . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Bar ecolab dishmachine nearest end of bar. Do not use dishmachine for sanitizing, set up manual sanitizer until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.Do not use dishmachine for sanitizing. Set up manual sanitizer until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the upper interior of ice machine.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored or in a protected manner.Bowls too close to handsink on cookline. Potential for handwashing splash
  • Drain cover(s) missing.Mopsink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Needed on hose side of Y fitting added to mopsink faucet
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Warewashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Warewashing area
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. By CO2 cylinders in kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
1/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Center white food storage bin
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter 46F in banquet line cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Half/half 48F in banquet line cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Banquet line reach in cooler G, Food temperatures 47-48F. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in this unit until maintaining 41F or colder
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Pantry cooler #1 food temperature 44-45F. Advised to lower temperature to 41F or colder
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.CokeCooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed slight buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.I Machine
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees.New bar area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cool beans
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Banquet line Corrected On Site.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee. Establishement licensed for 125 seats, including remodeled area, seating is now 164.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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