Charlie Horse Restaurant, 2426 E Silver Spgs Blvd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHARLIE HORSE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2426 E Silver Spgs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-6909
License #: 5201415
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. (Water damage to ceiling tiles in kitchen) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (Reach-in cooler gaskets and reach-in freezer gaskets torn) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. (Water damage to ceiling tiles in kitchen) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. (Vent covers in kitchen soiled) **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. (On dry storage shelf) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (Reach-in cooler gaskets and reach-in freezer gaskets torn) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
08/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. (Water damage)
  • 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. (In dish area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. (Throughout kitchen) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. (Guy Iannone expired 3/6/2014)
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. (In men's restroom)
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. (In beer cooler)
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. (In bar area behind chest freezer)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. (Raw shell eggs over RTE creamers) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. (Both machines interior plate)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (Fan cover in 2 reach-in coolers in kitchen soiled)
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Prep. Cooler. Cheese, and Potatoes Salad. Ambient Air at 59 Degrees F. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. LETTUCE.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, and Potato Salad between 47-50 Degrees F. in prep. cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed pretzels stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with cole slaw.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Windex. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in mop sink, and outside bar area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed BIB drink syrup stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of burn relief spray stored near bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ICE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored in dishmachine area near clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Cooked Rice.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution in towel bucket exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed several unlabeled santize towel bucket.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in mop sink area.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed windex improperly stored in dishmachine and bar areas. Corrected On Site.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Glass Door Reach-In Cooler where foods observed at 54 Degrees F. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Critical - Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed TRUE glass door reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on fan guards in walk-in beer cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves, without washing hands FIRST.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake and Homemade Tarter Sauce at 54 Degrees F. in glass door reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitize towel bucket.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Homemade Tarter Sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near dishmachine area.
1/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sour Cream. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on glove without washing hands FIRST.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in dishmachine and bar areas. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near dishmachine area.
  • Critical. Observed windex improperly stored in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of CURRENT 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. ALL EMPLOYEE TRAINING EXPIRED.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. FISH DIP. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chili on steam table at 117 Degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed lemons, limes, cherries, not properly protected from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. 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 buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed ice scoops dirty with grease and/or soil deposits. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on fan guards, and shelves in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Cleaned and sanitized utensils stored to close to hand sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at bar handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed purse stored next to hand sink, and blouse stored near plates, & silverware.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations shows a full outside bar.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Seafood Salad. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of grease in hood filter area, and on equipment.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at Y split at hose bibb in mop sink area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in womens restroom used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
12/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • 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
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
7/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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