Bahama Breeze, 8735 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BAHAMA BREEZE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8735 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL 32821
License #: 5809965
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Waste liquor from soda gun draining onto floor surface./ at inside bar **Warning**
09/09/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. / to scoop pasta at cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty surface, outside beer WALK IN COOLER **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. / chef cooking fries **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. / above soda syrup station **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. / at cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. / at bar, dipper well was not turned on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. / (1) for hot box (2) at outside bar reach in cooler, broken **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. / at outside bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. (1) at mixer head at Cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. /. Unwashed strawberry above washed broccoli, in WIC **Warning**
  • Basic - Waste liquor from soda gun draining onto floor surface./ at inside bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. / at salad station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. /. (1) Cut fruit at outside bar (2) ice at outside bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. / manager stated that salmon could be served undercooked if requested by guests. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / (1) cheese 54F at cook line cooler, hard boiled egg 44F cooked chicken 44F, crab 45F. Shrimp 46F, (2). Cut tomato 60F, butter block 50F on counter top at room temperature - no TPHC procedure (discussed with manager) (3) milk 53F, in beer walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
09/08/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. At dish area
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the exterior of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Dusty ceiling in walk in cooler by fans
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Wait staff who does food perpetration has a very long pony tail
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of salt for water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler of cook line
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic food wrap, paper portion cups stored outside
  • Basic - Walk in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At front cook line
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At dish area
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Class K at back prep area
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- pasta in cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
8/20/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC vent - above the dish machine
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink inoperable in bar area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
10/30/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on lemon slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.all icemachines Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.under char grill
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.hand sink in dish area
  • Critical - Observed salt pellets stored on floor in mechanical room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed several ice buckets badly cracked on bottom.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered icecream in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.4 way on mop sink
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, all 3 machines.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, all around the kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled, 2 ovens.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris/dirt at salad preparation area
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sweet potato Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish machine area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk cold holding at 74DF- bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Graham crackers- crust Corrected On Site.
5/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw seafood stored over cooked bacon. At cook line cooler drawer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed crab stack rings stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Pantry station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dishwasher handle clean equipment without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a restricted area. Server chewing gum in front preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open container of water inside reach in cooler over ready to eat cream. At server station located by bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Server behind the cook line scooping soup in to bowl. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed several cutting boards at back preparation area grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed inaccurate gauge on dishmachine. Final rinse gauge not working.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Set up three compartment sink for sanitizing until dishmachine is repair.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles around drains, causing standing water. At dishmachine and walk in cooler area. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout at dishmachine area causing standing water. Repeat Violation.
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).PASTA IMPROPERLY COOLED IN MAIN WALK IN COOLER. NOTED AT 53 DEGREES FARENHEIT.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pasta noted at 53 degrees cold holding for 24 hours in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.30lbs of Pasta;STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Critical. Stem Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable in kitchen prep area.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.In prep kitchen.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.Found at indoor bar and dish machine area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at pizza make line.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Wet nesting at dish machine area.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.Plates at pizza make line not inverted or properly covered.
  • Plumbing improperly installed.No hot water available in employee hand wash sink in bathrooms.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Hws at front cook line.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.Observed floors improperly grouted in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall above mop sinks.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.Hand soap stored on bulk ice machine in prep kitchen.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet worn while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength at two buckets on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun at bar.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting of bowls in dishroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; pitcher in handwash sink at side station across from bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at deck service handwash sink.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout throughout kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust by bag in box sodas. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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