Best Bagels & Deli, 1000 Palm Coast Pkwy Sw Ste 101-102, Palm Coast, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: BEST BAGELS & DELI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1000 Palm Coast Pkwy Sw Ste 101-102, Palm Coast, FL 32137
License #: 2800669
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 12/21/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Observed food/ debris accumulated on kitchen/RESTAURANT floor. THROUGHOUT .
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. EXTENSIVE TRASH /DEBRIS AT REAR OF BUILDING .
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE :REAR OF BUILDING
12/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. BAGELS DIRECTLY NEXT TO SINK . ( SUBJECT TO SPLASH ) FOODS STORED UNDER/NEAR PLUMBING :CABINET . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONTLINE
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. FRONTLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE CLOTHS AND APRONS OVER FOODS AND UTENSILS
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE DRINK ABOVE RESTAURANT FOODS : COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. PINKLIKE SUBSTANCE ON DEFLECTOR PLATE
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. USED FOR DUMPING ICE :KITCHEN , HOLDING UTENSILS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. NUMEROUS MOLDY CUCUMBERS IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. KITCHEN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. NUMEROUS TINY FLIES IN KITCHEN AND IN DRAIN BY BAGEL MACHINE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS "STERILITE" FOOD CONTAINER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT FRONTLINE 55 F Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF NUMEROUS CONTAINERS
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BAGGED CUPS: KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. NUMEROUS
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. OLIVES CONTAINER BY HANDSINK - SUBJECT TO SPLASH Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. BURLAP ON BOARDS FOR BAGELS AT COOKLINE Repeat Violation. SEE NOTES
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER RACK -COOKLINE
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. SUGAR CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDR CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. FRONTLINE
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN COOLER , KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WASHING / RINSING WETWIPE CLOTH
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. DISHMACHINE HANDSINK OUT OF ORDER (WORK IN PROGRESS )
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED POTATOES AT 65 COOKLINE COUNTER Corrected On Site.
2/7/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/13/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. NO WRITTEN POLICY, INADEQUATE TIME KEEPING , NO DISCARD TIME. BUTTER RETURNED TO COOLER AFTER 2 HOURS PER OWNER
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR CONTAINER
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. SHELL EGGS AT 80F AT COOKLINE . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. POOLED EGGS AT 60F , BATTER AT 60F COOKLNE BUTTER AT 75F IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. BEEF
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. OILCONTAINERS
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICESCOOP ON TOP OF SOILED ICEMACHINE
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. COOKLINE EMPLOYEE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. NUMEROUS EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES OR PUTTING ON GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. COOKLINE EMPLOYEE TOUCHED COOKED EGGS Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. WOOD/ BURLAP MATERIAL USED FOR DRAINING BAGELS PRIOR TO BAKING
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. WOOD/BURLAP DRAINING MATERIAL
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELFS
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELF IN KITCHENS
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. COOKLINE
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. NUMEROUS SINKS
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. EMPLOYEES USING HANDSINK TO DUMP ICE, DRINKS, REFIL WATER JUGS. NUMEROUS AREAS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. NUMEROUS HANDSINKS
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. NUMEROUS MISSING IN KITCHEN
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. NUMEROUS EMPLOYEE ITEMS OVER FOOD AND SINGLESERVICE ITEMS
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. ITEMS ABOVE PREPTABLE
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. CIGARETTE BOX ABOVE PREPTABLE
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. INCOMPLETE
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. FOOD MANAGER UNAWARE OF DISHMACHINE SANITIZING . DID NOT KNOW MACHINE SANITIZES BY TEMPERATURE ONLY
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. COOKLINE EMPLOYEE UNAWARE OF CORRECT COOKING TEMPERATURES. DISHWASHER UNAWARE OF CORRECT SANITIZING METHODS
7/19/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. SHREDDED CHEESE IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. SOUPS ON STEAM TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER TORTILLAS IN REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. IN CONTACT WITH ORANGE SLICES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. RINSING UTENSILS
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. BY WALK IN COOLER
1/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. BUTTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK CONTAINERS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER WITHOUT TIME AT 70. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. BAGELS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR SALT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. RAW EGGS TO BREAD
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. SWITCHING GLOVES
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. ON COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. DOOR TO REACH IN FREEZER FALLING OFF
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. LID TO BULK CONTAINERS CRACKED USING CARBOARD Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. REACH IN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING THROUGHOUT Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. STRAWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. AT DUMP SINK
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. BY WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. MANAGER DID NOT KNOW SANITIZER BEING USED AT DISHMACHINE. USING HOT WATER TO SANITIZE
11/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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