Blase Cafe, 5263 Ocean Blvd Unit #9, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLASE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5263 Ocean Blvd Unit #9, Sarasota, FL 34242-3319
License #: 6803879
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. **Warning**
08/05/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed all product located in cooler located next to hot holding maintaining ambient temperature of 52°F. Observed reach in cooler located next to pizza oven maintaining temperatures of 49°F. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed all product located in multiple reach in coolers held overnight between 49°F.-52°F. All product discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** Observed mozzarella a 51°F. Observed Sauce at 52°F. Observed sausage at 49°F.
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed reach in cooler located near pizza oven not maintaining 41°F. Observed reach in cooler located next to hot holding area not maintaining 41°F. SEE STOP SALE. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** Upon callback, cooler located next to hot holding unit holding st 41°F. Observed cooler relocated away from pizza oven holding at 49°F.
07/31/2014Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. **Warning**
  • Basic - Pizza pans/screens not cleaned at least every four hours. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed all product located in cooler located next to hot holding maintaining ambient temperature of 52°F. Observed reach in cooler located next to pizza oven maintaining temperatures of 49°F. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed all product located in multiple reach in coolers held overnight between 49°F.-52°F. All product discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink located next to dough mixer blocked by fan. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed reach in cooler located near pizza oven not maintaining 41°F. Observed reach in cooler located next to hot holding area not maintaining 41°F. SEE STOP SALE. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
07/30/2014Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash signs located on premises.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEE STOP SALE.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Observed all product in reach in unit cold held overnight between 49°F.-53°F. Products discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat pulled pork
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed glass, lemons and straws at bar handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed reach in cooler located near pizza oven cold holding at 49°F.-53°F. All product discarded. Other units available for use. SEE STOP SALE.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta, pulled pork no date marking.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over kitchen line without shielding.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Cooked fruits/vegetables cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEE STOP SALE.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Chili 48°F., Sauce 51°F., held overnight in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on table.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean utensils-soup spoons- not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in womens restroom.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on bus area shelving.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-bag of potatoes - stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
10/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.-box of potatoes.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on grill drip pan.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease on hood system .
9/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/1/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of one dead rodents under 3-compartment sink. Corrected On Site by removing to dumpster.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair above hood with several sections missing.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.-bar shelves.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • 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
8/30/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-bar handsink.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.-wait area.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on bar side shelves.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-bar handsink.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by seven dry rodent droppings found on top of one kitchen refrigerator and adjacent shelves.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor in wait area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on bar floor behind equipment.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-front bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-kitchen
  • 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.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-one bar.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • 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.
2/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.-lid not on flour container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.-kitchen.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.-kitchen fan.
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. -Tabletop fryer.Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/9/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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