Blossom Kafe & Catering, 1817 S Fern Creek Ave, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLOSSOM KAFE & CATERING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1817 S Fern Creek Ave, Orlando, FL 32806
License #: 5812539
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 10/18/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • No Violations Were Observed
10/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.SHELL EGGS STORED AT AMBIENT TEMPRATURE OF 70 F IN THE KITCHEN. ADVISED OPERATOR TO MOVE TO REACH IN COOLER AND SHE DID.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. CLEAR LIQUID
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.WATER COLLECTING OUTSIDE THE BUILDING BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - lid/door of ice machine falls off during opening.
  • Violation: 25-03-1 Food establishment lacking the facilities for cleaning and sanitizing multiuse utensils and equipment not using single-use and single-service articles as required. This establishment can only serve food with single service items - observed use of metal cutlery, ceramic bowls and cups. Repeat Violation. ON CB GUESTS SERVED ON PAPER PLATES AND PLASTIC SILVERWARE USED HOWEVER DRINKS ARE SERVED IN PLASTIC GLASSES . OBSERVED ROLLED METAL SILVERWARE ON PROPERTY. ADVISED OPERATOR TO REMOVE ALL METAL SILVERWARE AND PLASTIC GLASSES AND USE ONLY SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS OR PROVIDE PROOF FROM DOH TO ALLOW THE USE OF NON SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
8/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Pots, pans, food containers not sstored inverted - red shelving next to reach in cooler.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad. Dumpster located on soil surface.
  • Establishment on septic tank - only 13 seats permitted as per Department of Health [Environmental], Orange County license. 28 seats counted. This violation must be corrected by : 8-12-12.
  • Establishment operating with 25 seats. Not operating according to Department of Health [Environmental] requirements. Orange County license is for 13 seats - 28 seats currently in-use - establishment connected to septic tank. This violation must be corrected by : 8-12-12. Repeat Violation.
  • Food establishment lacking the facilities for cleaning and sanitizing multiuse utensils and equipment not using single-use and single-service articles as required. This establishment can only serve food with single service items - observed use of metal cutlery, ceramic bowls and cups. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Wait station/cash register area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed employee eat lettuce while wearing gloves and failed to wash hands and change gloves when returning to food prep. Employee did not wash hands/change gloves after picking up container lid from floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. Observed employee dumping wastewater from mop bucket onto soil instead of in mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bottle of vinegar.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - lid/door of ice machine falls off during opening.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table: Cheese slices, ham, turkey 47F; corned beef 46F - stored 3 hours - transferred to reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Shell eggs stored above cooked potato - reach in cooler.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of straws on floor under cash register, single service containers on floor next to make table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Under 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soup 128F - less than 4 hours - pot temperature setting adjusted from 115F to 175F.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Turkey slices not date marked - open more than 24 hours.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 18 seats counted at time of initial licensing. Seats reduced to 13. Additional seats/tables shall be removed from establishment. A total of 13 seats is permitted, this includes both inside and outside seating.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's restroom.
  • Dumpsters not on proper pad. Dumpster directly on soil.
  • Food establishment lacking the facilities for cleaning and sanitizing multiuse utensils and equipment not using single-use and single-service articles as required. Establishment on septic tank - no disposable plates observed at licensing - ceramic plates and cups observed at licensing. Operator shall only use single service plates/utensils. This shall be corrected prior to opening the establishment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - outside shed storage and kitchen.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification - attendance letter from American Hospitality Training. Proof of approved certification to be verified at next routine inspection.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Provided to operator with licensing packet.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contractor provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (Safe Staff) 866.372.7233.
  • Observed metal plate, on wall behind grill, in disrepair.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored - disposable food containers stored on floor.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Provided to operator with licensing packet. Establishment maybe serving gyro meat, eggs and burgers.
4/16/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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