Banyan Tree, 1525 Nw Ave L, Belle Glade, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BANYAN TREE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1525 Nw Ave L, Belle Glade, FL 33430
License #: 6013389
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. WALIKIN **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn cake batter at 78° on the counter top **Warning**. CORN CAKE BATTER WAS FOUND ON THE COUNTER AT 77°
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
10/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. KITCHEN **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. WALIKIN **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. WITHOUT SANITIZER **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several with flour and breading **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn cake batter at 78° on the counter top **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken and pork over rte foods in the walkin **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. OX TAIL AND RICE BEING AMBIENT COOLED ON THE COUNTER TOP AT 95 to 110° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. And several other lights
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. HOME UNIT REACHIN
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLE IN RI
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Broken faucet at the sink
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN SHELVES
  • Basic - walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WALLS IN WALKIN ARE CHIPPING PAINT BADLY
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER PRODUCE IN WALKIN
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. PH/TCS FOOS IN THE WALKIN STORED MORE THAN 24 hrs
4/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. WALLS WERE REMOVED AND THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA WAS EXPANDED. ALSO A BATHROOM WAS REMOVER LEAVING ONLY ONE BATHROOM. ESTABLISHMENTS HAS 99 SEATS
11/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. WALLS WERE REMOVED AND THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA WAS EXPANDED. ALSO A BATHROOM WAS REMOVER LEAVING ONLY ONE BATHROOM. ESTABLISHMENTS HAS 99 SEATS
9/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1/. Rusted shelved where clean dishes and pans are stored. 2/. Rusted REACHIN freezer
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. DUCT TAPE
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Hood cleaning not done
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Smoker room
  • Basic - Time as a public health control used to hold raw eggs in an establishment that serves a highly susceptible population.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. And did not use soap
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs at 74 f
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Clean stainless steel pans. Have residue
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoker room
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Eggs in large flats held at room tempeture on the line
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. BEHIND FRONT COUNTER
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CORN BREAD BATTER WITH EGGS AND MILK AT 78 degrees Corrected On Site. MOVED TO WALKIN
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. QUATERNARY AMONIA TEST KIT
  • Critical - Observed improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM Corrected On Site.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. STOREROOM Repeat Violation.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. SEVERAL BROKEN TILES
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. WOODESHELVES NOT SEALED OR PAINTED
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. STOREROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. STEAM TABLE
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. PHF IN WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. FOR THE FRYER
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.SEVERAL PLACES IN THE KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall. UNDER CLASS K FIRE EXTINGUISHER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN SHELVES
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200 plus ppm Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. STOREROOM
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. MISSING IN SERVERAL PLACES
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. PB BREAKER
  • Observed wall in disrepair. UNDER K CLASS FIRE EXTINGUISHER
6/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. UNDER FRONT COUNTER
  • Light not functioning. LIGHT SWITCH NOT WORKING IN STOREROOM
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BROKEN ON THE HOOD
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. QUATERNARY AMONIA TEST KIT
  • 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 NO CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.IN THE STOREROOM
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. LINE COOK WITH ONIONS AT GRILL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 DEAD ROACH IN SMOKER ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. LARGE PIECE OF BEEF AT 28 degrees on CIUNTER TOP
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. WHOLE CHICKENS IN A BUCKET OF WATER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. IN THE STOREROOM
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. WITHOUT SANITIZER Corrected On Site.
  • Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. 2nd STOREROOM
2/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS IN THE WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nested plates and pans Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200 PLUS PPM CHLORINE Corrected On Site.
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW PORK OVER CREAMERS IN WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. IN WALKIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. CHLORINE TEST KIT MISSIING
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BROKEN IN KITCHEN
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. (A) a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that PACKAGES FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method and Clostridium botulinum is identified as a microbiological hazard in the final packaged form shall ensure that there are at least two barriers in place to control the growth and toxin formation of C. botulinum.
  • Critical. FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified.
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  • Mats and duckboards shall be designed to be removable and EASILY CLEANABLE.
  • Surface Characteristics. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: (1) SMOOTH, durable, and EASILY CLEANABLE for areas where FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations are conducted; (2) Closely woven and EASILY CLEANABLE carpet for carpeted areas; and (3) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as FOOD preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, WAREWASHING areas, toilet rooms, mobile FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SERVICING AREAS, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. (B) In a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: (1) If graded to drain, a floor may be concrete, machine-laid asphalt, or dirt or gravel if it is covered with mats, removable platforms, duckboards, or other suitable approved materials that are effectively treated to control dust and mud; and (2) Walls and ceilings may be constructed of a material that protects the interior from the weather and windblown dust and debris.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. The PERSON IN CHARGE shall ensure that: (A) FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations are not conducted in a private home or in a room used as living or sleeping quarters as specified under Section 6-202.111;
  • Critical. Licensees who provide in-house employee training shall make available on the premises of the establishment, or in a theme park or entertainment complex in a central location, upon the division's request, the curriculum and materials used to conduct training. If training is obtained from an outside provider, the licensee must provide, upon the division's request, information about the selected training program and methods used to evaluate training outcomes. Training outcomes include employees correctly applying procedures and answering questions relative to assigned duties. Employees must perform their work duties safely in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Food Code.
1/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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