Backlot Bistro, 1000 Universal Studio Plz, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BACKLOT BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1000 Universal Studio Plz, Orlando, FL 32819-7601
License #: 5805201
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 11/18/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/18/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Observed in cold storage for warehouse all fan guard covers must be cleaned. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers stored in dishmachine area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris dripping down warehouse cooler area, including cage area where food product are stored observed dough and soda products, stored in area.Manager relocated food products. Per warehouse manager Ken and Tom Ext Chef for universal studios will be cleaned by Monday 11/18/13 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach 44°f recommend using small amount in pan on the buffet line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Grill line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed wash and rinse not working properly, notify engineering. **Warning**
11/15/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) Old labels on containers used for jello. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Main kitchen dishmachine ,chef notify engineering at time of inspection.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Main dishmachine room pans stacked wet on storage shelve.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pies on cart stored uncovered inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored underneath prep counter, grill line
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Butcher cutting room observed employee cutting frozen chicken.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cup located in prep area white substance inside Salt content per employee.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese 44/45°f stored on top panel cooler on grill line.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach 47°f stored on buffet line recommend change from plastic pans to stainless pans to maintain temp.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. observed employees working on salad and sandwiches Change gloves without hand washing.spoke to employees.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Sides of machine located in main kitchen.
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 4/4/2013 expired
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed bakery cooler, Chef removed items **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Bakery kitchen has yellow ingredient on the panel
  • Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Chef salad , tuna salad sandwich stored in display cooler
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Bakery kitchen cooler has whipping cream inside **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Tongs stored in bakery kitchen
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Bread used for cafeteria
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Employee working in grill area observed cracked shell eggs cook on grill , Without washing hands and changing gloves.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Styrofoam plates stored on deli area underneath counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Cafeteria area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee will taken test 10/19
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. plastic dome in grill area Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Production kitchen underneath counter
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan guard covers also dust accumulation on ceiling in walk in cooler #6 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Hole on back of ice machine has gray silcone, recommend engineering to replace silcone.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Food crumbs left on bottom of storage shelve used for french fries.
  • Observed personal care item stored with plastic container .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishstorage area bakery.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Plates stored on the breakfast bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of butter near grill bistro also cinnamon container.
10/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Dishmachine storage shelve
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Dishmachine gauge reading 160 on final rinse Chef notify company immediately. Repeat Violation.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic containers cracked on ends storage in dishmachine room.
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. banquet area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Observed body of soda machine located in bistro grill area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Two cans mandrin oranges located on can rack located in dry storage room bistro.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee placing pototoes inside peeler wearing a watch production kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in freezer on bottom has food crumbs.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. french toast batter on top panel cooler Recommend discard Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bakery transport carts inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powder sugar stored on shelve no label. Corrected On Site.
2/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Dishmachine company notify at time of inspection.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. plastic pan used for liquid eggs cracks on the edges located on grill line.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Observed vents stored above reach in cooler in sandwich deli area.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Observed door frame around reach in cooler in the deli area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food container not properly labeled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed bottom reach in freezer has french fries and food crumbs on the bottom located on grill line.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed grill area
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cottage cheese 45 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Observed handwashing log employee on grill line signed 11am actual time 1040am.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees working on the grill wearing watches.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Observed in deli area
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed bottom of freezer.
12/17/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Boxes of corn starch stored inside plastic container located in dry storage room. Bakery area Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed plastic pans stacked wet in dishmachine room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in dry storage room. Per Chef Michael notify pest control service immediately, observed in bakery dry storage room and backlot bistro area Corrected on site
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed white residue spilled underneath storage shelve in dry storage room. Bakery area
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. bakery. strawberries. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. bakery. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed wood prep tables in bakery to be heavily scarred.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. plateracks in dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. banquet shelf. Corrected On Site.
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding basket apples. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.Walkin Coolers . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. bakery Corrected On Site.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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