Cafe Sole, 1029 Southard St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE SOLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1029 Southard St, Key West, FL 33040-7144
License #: 5401970
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 5/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line
  • Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation.Prep area vent above white stove, back room prep.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Salad
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Mop sink
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Salad prep
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Loaves of bread
5/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.Salad prep area. **Warning**
2/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Cook line reach in . **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.Salad prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.desserts **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Bread rack **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 - 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.Rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
  • 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.
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.outlet not attached dangling from ceiling
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Servers slicing bread without gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs over soup
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Large p astic containers
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles
11/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. WHERE HOLE GOES INSIDE WALL.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. PREPARATION AREAS.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 07/21/2012.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. PREPARATION AREAS.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 07/21/2012.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. WHERE HOLE GOES INSIDE WALL.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. AT WALK IN COOLER (RAW BEEF OVER PEELED AND WASH POTATOES ).
5/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. HAND WASHING SINK BAR AREA (SINK IS LAYING ON THE FLOOR)
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SEVERAL FOODS IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SEVERAL FOODS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. IN REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served. OYSTER'S TAGS MIXED UP WITH SHRIMPS TAGS
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SQUEEZE BOTTLES and OTHER FOOD CONTAINERS. Repeat Violation.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Repeat Violation.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Cooler not functional .
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.nO WATER AT MOP SINK
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed a gas appliance without proper venting. For reporting purposes only.
1/15/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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