Best Western Of Clewiston, 1020 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BEST WESTERN OF CLEWISTON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1020 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440
License #: 3600501
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 5/8/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.smal reachin on breakfast bar ambient air at 50°F, may not use to store TCS foods until able to maintain at 41°F or colder corrected during inspection, maintenance performed cooler at temp by end of inspection.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.at breakfast bar utensils not handle up and in storage area plates and bowls not inverted not covered
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler on buffet ambient air at 50°F temp gauge on unit shows 46°F, must be discarded by 12:00pm
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose outside front, hose attached
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on juice dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.microwave no longer easily cleanable, interior rusty and cracked.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on pot holder
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left at room temp, voluntarily discarded
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.upright refrigerator in kitchen unable to maintain foods at 41?F may not be used until able to maintain foods at 41?F, replaced unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reachin upright refrigerator at kitchen
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.at kitchen
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.on breakfast bar at room temperature found at 79?F voluntarily discarded
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed per cooked sausage paties stored on kitchen counter at 64?F. Voluntarily discarded
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.obseed foods in reachin refrigerator at kitchen at 44 to 48?F foods moved to another unit for cold holding.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Butter on breakfast bar, sausage patties left on counter at kitchen found at 66?F
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink., at kitchen
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at kitchen
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.unaware of food temperature requirements
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in kitchen.under 3 bay and handsink in splash zone **Corrected On-Site**
3/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.behind coffee machine and juice dispenser on buffet line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed unshelle boiled egg lodged between freezer and wall food debris onfloorin kitchen Corrected On Site.
8/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. expired
  • Critical - Observed 5 live flies in buffet dining area and lobby
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.at coffee stirer holder on buffet
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
6/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage can in reachin freezer storeeed beside foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on coffee stirer single service container at buffet line.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at 3 bay Corrected On Site.
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee laying phone in with open foods in container Corrected On Site.removedfoods from container and repackaged. moved phone to storage shelf.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed front counter person wait on cuustomers at front desk handling paperwork keys,payments etc. then return to put away foods in kitchen touching clean utensils and storage containers without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. observed fast food containers and bags and plastic milk containers and miscellaneous garbage on ground around dumpter and stuck under dumpster.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.observed garbage bags used as food storage bags.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed boiled unshelled eggs at 71 degrees F, butter and cream cheese at 53 degrees F in reachin cooler,staff stated they had been on breakfast bar, then returned to cooler. Voluntarily discarded by person in charge. Foods must be held at 41 degrees F or discarded after 4 hours out of temperature control. Please see website myflorida.com/dbpr for more information or call phone 850 487 1395
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation or storage. Observed opened biscuits stored on edge of handsink at kitchen Corrected On Site.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.boiled peeled eggs in reachin cooler opened not date marked.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.plastic knives on breakfast buffet offered food contact end up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed very thin plastic garbage bags of crossants and bagels stored in handsink at kitchen, observed old gravy in bottom of sink.. this is the only handsink for establishment. Corrected On Site.bread products voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at only handwashing sink at establishment ,kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at kitchen handsink.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed front desk clerk enter kitchen put on gloves without washing hands and handle food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed old gravy in bottom of sink and bagged bread products stored in handsink at kitchen . the only handsink for establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cream cheeses on buffet found at 71 degrees F. Corrected On Site.manager voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed 1 case of eggs delivered and stored on top of refrigerator not held at 41. found at 46 degrees F. Corrected On Site. refrigerated and date marked.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.observed unshelled boiled eggs in water , no date marks in reachin cooler at kitchen.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.obse ved boxes of single service foam bowels and plates on floor in kitchen Corrected On Site.
4/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DUST OR DIRT ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE. BEHIND JUICE AND COOKEE DISPENSER ON BUFFET COUNTER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY AS EVIDENCED BY 4 DRY RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN CABINET BELOW ORANGE JUICE DISPENSER, IN CABINET WITH JUICE MACHINE REFILL PACKS.
  • Critical - VACCUM BREAKER MISSING AT HOSE BIBB, AT OUTSIDE FRONT.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.observed bag of apples with two apples rotten black mushy inside bag. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all solied and/or cleaned items.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.observed clean dishes stored drying on drainboards at ensa of 3 bay sink with dirty pans stacked beside and soaking and touching clean pans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at kitchen Corrected On Site.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all solied and/or cleaned items.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of food and black debris on juice dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.can opener plugged in to outlet and sitting on side of handsink blocking hot water faucet handle.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by empty spray bottle stored in basin
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. extension cord plugged in behind refrigerator and draped across handsink drain pipe with canopener pluggedvin and sitting on edge of handsink and microwave plugged in and sitting on shelf above. For reporting purposes only.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.processes unshelled boiled eggsv2.5 gal container in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.stored on handsink to dry
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.drying cleaned dishes on handsink at kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic items -liquid soap and air freshner over -tea bags andvcereals food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item -spray air freshner stored by utensils/milk urns in clean dish storage
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of food debri on the coffee and juice dispensing nozzles. and upper surface of machine that come in contact with cup lip
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.plastic ice bin drying in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing.over dishwash sink
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.open container of preshelled boiled eggs in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all solied and/or cleaned items.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.Clorox liquid bleach with grits and snack bars in dry storage rack Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils .ajax liquid soap stored with clean dishes on drying rack Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored over paper products/paper towels Corrected On Site.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/5/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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