Cafe L'europe, 431 St Armands Circle, Sarasota S, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE L'EUROPE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 431 St Armands Circle, Sarasota S, FL 34236-1494
License #: 6801050
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop flour. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed more than ten dead roaches in door under microwave. Observed more than ten dead roaches in chute used to store flour. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on food prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of packaged rice stored on floor of dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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 foods cold held overnight not 41°F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of wine stored in ice used for customer drinks. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on shelf above salad prep station. Observed 2live roaches in chute used to store flour. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed three dry rodent droppings located in dry storage room on container lid containing flour. Observed multiple dry rodent droppings in pan where rice was stored in plastic wrap with chew marks. Observed multiple dry rodent droppings on floor of dry food storage area. Observed more than ten dry rodent droppings on top of can of jellied cherry sauce in dry food storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed rodent bite marks on oackages of rice, pasta. Observed bottles of wine in ice served to customers.**Warning** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **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 soups, lobster pot pie, short ribs prepared on site no date marking. **Warning**
11/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile in area between walk in units.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to line container of sliced tomatoes, wrap and cover scallops in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed bread inside garbage bags in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Employee washed hands with no soap. Bartender washed hands no soap.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer greater than 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface in can opener bracket.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Squeeze bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • Basic - Wall and ceiling vent soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed dusty ceiling air conditioning vent cover in wait area..
  • Observed missing air conditioning vent cover in kitchen.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-wait area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-wait pickup area and dishwash area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on bar glasswasher rack.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing above slicer in prep room.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at wait station.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.-kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
  • Ceiling tile missing in prep kitchen.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.at bar glasswash unit-empty supply bucket.
  • Critical - Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is inoperable. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Suppression system tank meter is in recharge range.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.-wait area.
  • Critical - Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walkin freezer.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.-kitchen.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site by arrival of certified food manager.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.-waiter cutting lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on bar mixer head.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair with one stained and damaged tile in prep kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food.
  • Observed utensil stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machines and associated equipment.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing in prep room.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.-bar wait area.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface in unused dipperwell.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in prep room-blocked by mixer.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead insects in control devices on prep room fly tape.
11/10/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machines and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Use chemical dishwash machine or sinks to sanitize ware until repaired.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head at bar.
  • Ceiling tile missing in prep room.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.-spray bottles of bleach. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
  • 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 employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical. Incomplete 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. Provide updated training for employees with expired training.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.-walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food material on slicer.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles in dishwash area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Small hood fire suppression system. not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.-bulk foods.
  • Critical. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. 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 encrusted material on can opener.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-walkin freezer and cooler.
  • Critical. First aid supplies improperly stored with foods in dry storeroom Corrected On Site.
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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