Alex's Cafe, 947 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ALEX'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 947 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807
License #: 5808281
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/10/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. unaware of big five and how to calibrate a thermometer
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. one thermometer off by 4 f degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. reach in freezer at the front counter has rust on the interior by the bottom of the unit.
  • 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. Training documents available. However, training for employee has not been conducted. operator stated spouse started working within 10 days.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. sides of the fryer
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Poultry cubes covered while cooling in the storage reach in cooler on the cookline. corrective action taken removed cover
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. flat grill
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house sauce white 44 f degrees at the front counter reach in cooler
10/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Hws closest front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Between prep tables at cook line.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Meat in metal pan covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken cooked cold holding at 44 degrees farenheit.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Mens restroom.
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed invoice of meats for gryos and beef package inside freezer.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Observed sandwich prep area
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Observed old dried beef particles on the bottom of freezer,where raw chicken stored.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease bin stored on ground ,not easily cleanable surface underneath grease bin.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Observed wall tile falling off near mop sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Observed back area of flat grill.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed jacket stored on storage shelve oil container and banana pepper.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Observed on storage shelve above mopsink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Pro Owner provided proof of booklets from Florida Restaurant Association new employee per owner must have food hanling certification by next inspection.
12/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tzatziki sauces in sour cream containrs not date marked or labeled
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. spiral not working; on gyro machines for proper cooking, only cooking one spot @ a time
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. thawing on 3 cs drain board
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. unwash mushrooms over diced tomates in ric
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw beef in freezer with bread in reach in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. sub rolls with bare hands
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. touuching steak in panned steak for ric & cold holding
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. put on gloves after making subs never washing hands between tasks Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. sub rolls
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food. ate steak out of panned steak; with bare hands; then put in ric
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. ric all
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/8/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
8/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meats cheeses , cooked meat
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.tuna 8 days old Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. tuna in sour cream container
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. in ric misc veggie over rte ; meats cooked, dairy products
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw mear w- bread in freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. ric raw beef over cooked turkey,
  • 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.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cut board
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/7/2008Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/6/2008Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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