Alligator Alley, 726 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ALLIGATOR ALLEY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 726 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
License #: 6602947
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 2/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Serving type utensils stored in dirty bus tub.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Bottom shelf under freezer drawer heavily soiled with juices and black specs.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Exterior of chest freezer pitted with surface rust. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 3 heads of lettuce/cabbage with mold on leaves. Stop sale issued.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior of chest freezer with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By ice machine
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
11/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing-restroom door propped open.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.-middle bay in front of restroom.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair-floor near rear of facility C Store area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor-half tomatoe on floor by fryer.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. facility not operating at this time, operator sleeping at location due to medical complications.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. men's room in c store area.
  • Basic - Toilet room in middle bay has sign "out of order".
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - reach in Freezer lid heavily rusted and pitted.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Loaf of bread in kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- sink by 3 bin sink.
4/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors-door propped open in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Paper towels across kitchen on another work station.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Small cooler at 3 bin sink.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New employee been employed for less then 10 days.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-flat surfaces on stainless reach in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair-ceiling in market/convience store area. Brown stains and tiles drooping.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, without washing hands. Employee put on white chefs coat then put on gloves. Advised washing hands then putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic grocery style bags holding meats in freezer.
  • Observed personal item stored on food contact/prep table. White chefs coat on table.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs holding at 46f. Manager discarded item.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour Cream and jug of milk not dated.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw eggs on shelf over opened sour cream, open milk and cut veggies.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product as well as temp abuse. Hot dogs in small cooler with small flying bugs walking on them-advised discarding product-operator thru out product.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors-bath room in convenience store side of facility.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable-over ice machine in back of convenience store.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large tib on garbage can in front of hws basin.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-restroom at back of store.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-restroom in store side of facility.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed moderate to light soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Stir sticks at coffee station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions-Real Kill bug spray. Corrected On Site.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors-operator states a handyman is going to fix unattached closer as it has nothing to anchor to. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer at back of facillity soiled wiith black blotches around rim/gasket area.
  • Critical - Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is not operating. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Several items thawing on prep table. Corrected On Site.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening-Sour cream and milk.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw eggs and raw chicken stored over cooked foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles washed and cleaned for intentional reuse. Plastic tomato container and clorox bottle.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Dining room restroom door.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Employee-kitchen restroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
10/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable-area over reach-in coolers in unit #722 needs smooth, easily cleanable and non absorbant ceiling. Licensed without correct ceiling tiles due to inactivity at this time.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
5/17/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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