C Est La Vie, 1553 Main St, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: C EST LA VIE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1553 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
License #: 6804225
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of can tomatoes stored on floor dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
11/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Observed wall in kitchen behind cook line with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sink next to cook line with frying pans sitting in sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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 variety of deli meats no date marking.
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above reach in cooler over salad station with softball sized hole. **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed dusty vents over reach in cooler in kitchen line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign in kitchen sink, dishwasher room, men's restroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ceiling rusted. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm chlorine in dish machine. Advised client to use Three compartment sink as sanitizer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bread in trash bins for storage. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEE STOP SALE. **Warning**
  • 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 cooked breakfast sausage held at 53°F in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed silverware in handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • 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 cut deli roast beef, turkey not date marked, held more than 24 hours. **Warning**
12/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on shelf over prep table in kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dry storage area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, wooden crepe spreader in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, metal ceiling inside walk in cooler rusted.
  • Basic - Plastic container full of bread stored directly on floor in kitchen and at front counter.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area behind three compartment sink.
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead insects inside light cover in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Food tongs exposed to hand wash splash when hanging on hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, food tongs hanging inside hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • 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 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 kitchen.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in dishwash area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-front counter wait area.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in kitchen wiping cloth bucket
  • Critical - Observed toxic items stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
4/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
6/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation.
  • 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 currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on gaskets of dishwash area cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination with to go containers on display cooler not inverted .
5/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-dishwash /prep room.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on hood filters.
  • Observed employees without hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed hole in ceiling tile.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. Upon callback Certified Food Manager Christophe Coutelle 2/4/09 National Registry.
10/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food boxes stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more (seven) employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
7/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on storeroom floor under shelves.
  • Observed personal items stored with food. Corrected On Site.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employees without hair restraint.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.-Sausage in walkin cooler.
  • Observed employees without hair restraint.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on storeroom floor under plastic shelving.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with 7 employees engaged in food preparation.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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