Bijou Cafe (The), 1287 1 St, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIJOU CAFE (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1287 1 St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5507
License #: 6801846
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed duck, sausage cooked and plastic wrapped, held overnight not at 41°F. SEE STOP SALE. Product discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw short rib over cooked sausage. Corrective action taken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed duck, sausage held at 46°F.-47°F. Product discarded.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed dusty AC vent over entrance door to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
3/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed AC vents above door from kitchen to dining room.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in bathroom.
  • 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 - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth bucket in cold prep area in excess of 200ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink near walk in cooler blocked, observed lobsters in colander in sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walkin freezer.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils in dishwash area. Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing-thawing sausage in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food containers stored on walkin cooler floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.-hood filters.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.-salad scoops.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water shut off at employee handwash sink in cold prep area. Repeat Violation.-Upon callback repair on order.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink in cold prep area. Repeat Violation.-Upon callback repair on order.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.-Robert Camilli-6/15/06 Chef Robert Camili scheduled to take renewal test on 10/4/11
10/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water shut off at employee handwash sink in cold prep area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink in cold prep area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in dishwash area.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.-Robert Camilli-6/15/06
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair.-cookline small cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
8/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-salad prep area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.-salad prep area.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.-salad prep area dipper well not on.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food boxes stored on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in wiping cloth bucket in cold prep area
1/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity with dippwell turned off.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.-ice scoops on outside ice maker.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface.-walkin cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-dishwash area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease at end of hood.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface on greens in walkin cooler.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location with ice scoop on top of outside ice maker.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface under grill.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-salad prep.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink -salad prep.
4/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on warewashing machine door edges.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface on grill tabletop .
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-prep area.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.-prep area.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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