Champions Restaurant, 1701 Sw 60 Ave, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHAMPIONS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1701 Sw 60 Ave, Ocala, FL 34474-1800
License #: 5202055
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt in handsink near prep. sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filters missing over flat top grill from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Shortening stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored fish not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking handsink from faucet/faucet handle upstairs.
  • Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter pats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in top part of pizza prep. cooler. Corrective Action Taken. Product moved to walkin cooler.
  • High Priority - Liquid Soap, Cleanser, and Bleach stored by or with coffee packets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESE. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Water leaking from handsink faucet/faucet handle. UPSTAIRS.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. HAM. Open 1-12-14 **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filters to ice machine not changed/dated according to manufacturer's instructions.
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty/greasy air conditioning vent covers in kitchen.
  • Basic - Pizza boxes stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Air Freshener stored on top of refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with standing water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled as such. **Corrected On-Site**
8/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER PATS, 76? at room temperature. UP, and DOWNSTAIRS. Voluntary Destroyed By Mgr.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Water filter to ice machine not changed according to manufacturerys instructions.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/4/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 30-40 dead roaches under grill 15 dead roaches under three compartment sink. 3 dead under pizza prep table reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Pancake syrup. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, and cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in coolergaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Front line.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on prep table 5 live under prep table 5 live on wall by grill area 5 live inside a small hole in wall by grill area 7 live under toaster and ticket machine on service prep table 1 live on stove 6 live inside oven 1 live crawling on wall by auto sham 1 crawling under prep table by walk in cooler. 2 crawling on prep table by walk in cooler 3 live inside toaster on prep table. 3 live inside box of cans of tomato soup in dry storage area.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 10/26/11. Corrected On Site. Filter changed 10/1/12.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. TUNA SALAD. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. HAMBURGER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered pizza dough in walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall on side of walk-in cooler soiled with a brown substance.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR. Repeat Violation.
6/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food/cooking oil stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used to scoop sugar .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Inside the refrigerator .
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Walk in cooler .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb on the mop sink .
  • Critical - Working container of food/sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working container/ of food/sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employees have no knowledge of required temperatures - cold holding . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Steel wool stored inside the hand sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar area, main floor .
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.Kitchen /prep area .
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on walk in freezer floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham, capicola and chicken salad inside reach in cooler @ 44- 47 F . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on outside of flour container .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Chemical bottle not protected from spillage /covered .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hose from the filters to the ice machine is leaking .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Tuna not date marked .
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb @ the mop sink .
  • Water filters for the ice machine last changed 4/8/09 .
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold after thawing when pre and post thawing refrigeration time exceeds 7 days. Food may not be served.Pepperoni dated 11/17/10 .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food/cooked potato in walk in cooler .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered ice - upstairs bar area /waiting station .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Upstairs .
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at the mop sink .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Main floor bar .
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Kitchen hand sink soap not squarting out .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Sitting on storage room floor .
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. Main floor bar .
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese, Pepperoni, Salami, & Ham.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Tuna Salad.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading, Flour, Sugar. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepperoni, Corn Beef, & Salami 47-51 Degrees F. in drawer coolers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawing in standing water. Roast Beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bottle water stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed fries stored on floor of walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered pies in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Pizza Flour Container.
  • Observed in-use tongs stored on paper plates in front service area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed inner door of ice machine in poor repair.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of grease, and a carbon-like residue on cooking equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on lid of bulk container.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. (As per employees).
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb to mop sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in several areas used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in pizza prep. area lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, and trash on floor of walk-in cooler & freezer.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitize towel buckets.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Flour container not labeled .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered ice inside bin at upstairs location .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb by the mop sink .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Hand sink by hot dog warmer .
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat inside triple sink at 400 ppm . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. For tv by the bar .
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Incomplete .
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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