Aruba Cafe, 1073 Old Lakeport Rd, Moore Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Aruba Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1073 Old Lakeport Rd, Moore Haven, FL 33471
License #: 3200150
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 4/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed coffee cup used as scoop with handle in food on sugar container
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bulk sugar and flour container no label
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on front of reachin cooler preptop, exterior of microwave, grill and cookline equipment, exterior f pizza oven
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. To go clamshells and pizza boxes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.rainwater running on through hood vent system and on to floor
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.tooth paste and tooth brush on top of refrigerator at kitchen, fishing poles on dry storage,**Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.overflow from grease pan at hood
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.in handsink at waitstatn
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.powdered sugar at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation., raw egg mixture, pooled eggs dated 12/29
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on crockpot
  • 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. Deli meats **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.potroat cooked 3 days ago, chili **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Air gap missing at mop sink faucet. Extendable faucet no longer retracting and lying on sink basin **Warning**
10/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Holes at bottom of wall in dry storage room, hole at exterior of building on ground level under mopsonk **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in upright freezer. Observed dough balls and open bag of chicken tenders with bags opened in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.wall finish not durable and easily cleanable in storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Air gap missing at mop sink faucet. Extendable faucet no longer retracting and lying on sink basin **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in upright freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Open dough and ff stored under container of raw chicken in freezer **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.observed two partially dry droppings on shelf under prep area at kitchen, one dry dropping on table at can opener area. 5 dry to dust droppings on top shelf of dry storage area, 20 droppings under handsink at wait station dry and hard, 5 droppings in corner behind tv at front, dry and hard **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present.observed 4 holes along wall at floor level under shelving at dry storage, oberserved one hole at ceiling level at dry storage. Observed one hole under mop sink at exterior of building at ground level. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
10/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bucket of mints stored at handsink at kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at wait prep
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Egg wash over green beans and sausage in prep top at kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in brand sink at wait prep
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at kitchen
5/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.plastic ware at dry storage
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Water pitchers stored in splash zone of handsink at wait station . No splasgaurd
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters not tight fitting corrected onsite gap on filters
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over celery and carrots in reachin cooler at kitchen
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. take out clamshells stored food contact surface up on top of refrigerator
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw bacon stored on top of containers of sauces and biscuits.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.potatoe slicer
2/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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
10/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed kenmore beige upright ambient air at 55 degrees F
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.potatoes in reachin at 83 after 3 hours cooling
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.observed cook wipe plates dry with paper towels
  • Critical - Food not stored in a cleanki/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed fish in container thawing on handsink at kitchen
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by container of raw fish
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.none in any 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. Pro
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.observed cloth curtains used as door to kitchen, observed food residues on curtain, observed cloth curtain at pass through to dining area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed cook handle raw egg mixture then put on gloves and touch breads and plates without washing hands
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.rinsed hands in 3 bay sink, did not wash with soap, did not dry on paper towels.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.foods in kenmore beige upright found at 45 to 47 degrees F . moved foods to another coldhold unit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.raw fish thawed on handsink at room temperature
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.observed raw shell eggs stored on top of plastic container of deli meat at preptop
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw chicken over chili and hotdogs in reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.observed raw chicken over raw beef in reachin cooler.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.box of condiment cups stored on floor in dry storage area.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Observed 3 bay sink enlarged and moved ,handsinks moved walls extended to enlarge kitchen , no cove base molding present at 3 bay, waitstation moved
7/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Observed clean dishes drying in splashzone of handsink at 3 baysink
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Observed clean glasses in splashzone of handsink at waitstation
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.Observed unfinished wood on floorr in women's restroom.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Observed 3 bay sink enlarged and moved ,handsinks moved walls extended to enlarge kitchen , no cove base molding present at 3 bay, waitstation moved
  • 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. Employee training cards not filled with dates. Safe Staff
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.observed cunter containing handsink at 3 bay covered in black growth at 3 to 4 inches from floor.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.cvhanged gloves without eashing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.at kitchen behind equipment and 3 bay sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bag of onions and potatoes on floor at storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.observed unfinished wood at waitstation and pass through from kitchen and behind handsink
5/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.observed clean dishdrying rack located in splashzone of handsink . Mustbinstall splashgaurd between handsink and 3 bay dishdry rack.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.2 door glass front reachin at front dining found ambient temp at 45 degrees F . May not use to hold potentially hazardous foods unless able to maintain foods at 41 degrees F or colder
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.dairy products at front 2 door glassfront Corrected On Site.potentially hazardous foods moved to another unit.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.chili in deep plastic tub tightly lidded and left to cool at closing. Corrected On Site.ice bath loosen lid.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.as evidenced by food debris ,ice and straws in drain at waitstation handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.butter held on stove at 120 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken beside and touching hotdogs.in preptop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over beef in preptop reachin
12/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed milk,corn, beans,soup stored in glass front reachin cooler at wait area.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.meatloaf Corrected On Site.discarded.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed employee touching buns and burger toppings,vegetables with bare hands. NO GLOVES ON SITE Corrected On Site. Will use tongs,spoons, spatula and deli papers until gloves are in.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.foind at 0ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.2 wet wipecloths stored on handsink at kitchen
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at handsink at waitstation
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by mop bucket and mop at waitstation
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at waitstation handsink
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • WIPING CLOTH SANITATION LEVEL AT 200 PPM C.O.S. TO 50 PPM
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder in plastic container top of refrigerator Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.sausage beside lemons and sausage gravy Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.pots presoaking in handsink at kitchen Corrected On Site.
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed cook touch bread for sandwich with bearhands Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wipebucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.microwave
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at restroom
  • Critical. Observed toxic item 3 gal jugs of degreaser stored by single service cups and lids in dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.wasp killer on shelf with clean pans and over single service and clean linens Corrected On Site.
9/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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