Bahama Breeze, 8849 International Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Bahama Breeze
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8849 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
License #: 5808005
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 5/2/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Bahama Breeze, 8849 International Dr, Orlando, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. FAN IN LINEN ROOM
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. OBSERVED WATER LEAK IN WOMENS ROOM IN CEILING. ABOVE HANDICAP STALL
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. OBSERVED COOK IN BACK PREP AREA EATING CHIPS AND GUACAMOLE.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. LICENSED FOR 290 seats, COUNTED APPROX. 450
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. OBSERVED TILES IN FRONT OF GRILL AND IN BACK PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS IN BACK PREP AREA NOT FULLY CLOSED ON FAR LEFT SIDE. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. OBSERVED SCOOP FOR ROASTED CORN MIXTURE RESTING ON CORN IN COLD HOLD DRAWER. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WALKIN COOLER DOOR PANEL HAS BROKEN AWAY FROM DOOR
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. CASE OF STRAWS ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR CAGE **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. ONE BUCKET WAS SITTING NEXT TO BOTTLES OF OIL, ONE WAS SITTING NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES. BOTH ON COOKLINE. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED CHICKEN, REHEATED, AND PLACED INTO AUTOSHAM TO HOLD TEMPORARILY, 100°
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. OBSERVED COOK REMOVE GLOVE, COMPLETE TASK, AND PUT ANOTHER GLOVE ON
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ITEMS IN 2 UNITS ON COOKLINE (under grill and salad prep station)INCLUDING, PEPPER JACK CHEESE,57°/ RAW CHICKEN, 47°/ CHOPPED LETTUCE, 47°, JERK BUTTER 44°/67° ON COOK LINE, MILK, 50° IN BAR COOLER
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. ALL ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN HAVE VARYING DEGREE's OF BUILDUP
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. SERVER STATION BY RESTROOMS
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE WITH BLACK STAINS AND DARK GROVES
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. FROM AMBIENT, SMALL CUPS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS FOR QUESADILLA's IN WALK IN WERE 46°F cooling at 10:30 and 45°F cooling @12:10, cooling almost two hours.
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/4/2013Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on grill handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Basil,lettuce not washed prior to cutting/shredding.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.Corn starch . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizer buckets stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Discarded by operator.
1/15/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tiles throughout the establishment .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by blender. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink.Dishwashing area . Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.Cooks line area . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machines .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in . cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed flat bread stacked on top of each other in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Grill press in kitchen.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Brush for pretzel.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exit.Blocked by boxes and can.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Outside margarita machines.Inside and outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Bar area by the crushed ice.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Servers' area .
  • Observed space in ceiling.Dishwashing area and back storage area .
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Corn starch at dry storage area .
  • Observed towel placed under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Side of back door by linen area.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Steamer area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil by grill area. Corrected On Site.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in cold holding unit.Dessert reach in cooler.
  • Critical - No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.Cooks' line area . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime surrounding margarita dispensing nozzles.Bar 2.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime surrounding soda dispensing nozzles.Servers' area . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Side of utility back door.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Fan in walk in cooler .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Inside fryer cabinets.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the ice machine dispensing nozzle by the dishwashing area . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Crushed ice.
  • Observed clean tong stored on oven door.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Ice machine area .
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Drink station 300. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed space in ceiling.Dishmachine area.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of door at back dock area.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tiles by fryer area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield.Back ice machine area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ice dispenser from ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime surrounding margarita dispensing nozzles.Outside bar area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on dicer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Pasta is covered while cooling in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Oil in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease soil deposits.Grill press at cooks' line area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Chicken wing cooler in cooks' line.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Ice machine area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken held in reach in cooler transferred to walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Eggs at salad station
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of door dishmachine area.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Eggs held less than four hours..
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Sugar,corn starch in storage area.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Cooks' line area.
  • Obseved hood filter is missing in the cooks' line.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Servers' area.300 area.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.400 area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.Beer cooler.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Cooks' line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Door to the east side.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tiles throughout the establishment.
  • Observed holes in wall.Chemical station area.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.Back door entrance area and cooks' line area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and air conditioning vent covers.Dishwashing area.
  • Critical. No readable placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [cup of powdered sugar at bar]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [butter was 53 F, in WIC]
  • Critical. A case of chicken stored on top of a garbage can in kitchen / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. [ Cutted/garnished fruit slices for bar drinks stored at an unprotected area where the products could be touched/handled by customers.]
  • Critical. Observed bags of salt pellets stored on ground. / outside back building / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed boxes of food protection film rolls improperly stored. / stored in an open storage area at outside of back building / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. / in kitchen
  • Observed residue / debris accumulated on water heater room floor.
  • Critical. Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Sanitizing temperature
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Exiting system - adequate, good repair
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about Bahama Breeze? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
Bahama Breeze respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend Bahama Breeze to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of Bahama Breeze (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
NEW YORK DELI AT GATEWAY CENTEROrlando, FL
**
RUBY TUESDAY #7117Orlando, FL
DOMINO'S PIZZA #3178Orlando, FL
VERONICA RESTAURANTOrlando, FL
LECHONERA LATINA 3Orlando, FL
TACO BELL/LONG JOHN SILVERS #22266Orlando, FL
***
MCDONALDS RESTAURANT CURRY FORDOrlando, FL
***
REILLY'S LANTERN PUBOrlando, FL
**
FLYERS WINGS AND GRILLOrlando, FL
OLE AIOLIOrlando, FL
*****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

HOWL AT THE MOON
HOOTERS
SENOR FROG'S
DENNY'S #8800
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON ORLANDO-INT DR/CONVENTION CNT
TGI FRIDAYS #816
@ SIAM
DOMINO'S PIZZA #3897

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: