Comfort Suites, 42 San Marco Ave., Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COMFORT SUITES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 42 San Marco Ave., Saint Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6501729
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 5/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
5/12/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room. **Repeat Violation**
5/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men''s rest room on first floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt 47F, butter 46F, eggs 48F in black RIC on buffet line. Items removed from unit and placed in working cooler. **Warning**. Eggs at 53-54°F, butter at 49°-50°F in black RIC on buffet line.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. 3CS **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. All items in unit over 41F. Black RIC on buffet line. **Warning**
2/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Black RIC on buffet line. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's rest room on first floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Apples wrapped on buffet line with stickers still on them. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Box of lids in dry storage by door. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By HWS in kitchen. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt 47°F, butter 46°F, eggs 48°F in black RIC on buffet line. Items removed from unit and placed in working cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sausage patty in HWS in kitchen. Removed by employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. 3CS **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. All items in unit over 41°F. Black RIC on buffet line. **Warning**
2/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Unit on buffet line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stickers still on wrapped apples. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Multiple **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On triple sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plates in sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. By coffee containers on line.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Reach in cooler on breakfast line and dry storage.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stickers still on wrapped apples in dry storage.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Case of coffee cups by box freezers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plates from microwave in hand sink by triple sink.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Cooler in back storage and reach in cooler by coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's rest room.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Boxes of cups on floor in back storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter by triple sink.
12/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/18/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/18/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - 2800688no thermomete in reach in cooler by coffe station.
  • Observed coffee pots and steam trays stored on ground in back storage. Clean utensils under plumbing under triple sink. Repeat.
  • Observed dust build-up on light fixtured - at buffet.
  • Observed food debris in cabinets on buffet line.
  • Critical - Observed no hand wash sign in bathrooms.
  • Critical - Observed no proof of employee training provided.
  • Critical - Observed overflowing trash recepticles in men's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored on top of fridge. Metal cleaner.
8/8/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed apples not adequately washed. Wrapped apples with labels still on.
  • Critical - Observed current license not displayed. 06/01/12 license displayed.
  • Observed dirty aprons over coffee pots. Repeat.
  • Critical - Observed employee food over restaurant food in cooler. By handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food contact surface unsanitized. Front line waffle iron.
  • Observed food storage container on floor (steam tray) under overflowing trash.
  • Observed large mobile trash bin overflowing. In dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed no handwash sign at downstairs restrooms. Note: Hot water at men's restroom available only after 2 minutes run (110 degrees F).
  • Observed no light shield on numerous light fixtures in dry storage. Above boxes and coolers.
  • Critical - Observed no proof of employee training provided. Training provided is from unapproved source - ServSafe. Repeat.
  • Critical - Observed no soap at handwash sink. Repeat.
  • Observed single service bowls and plates not inverted at front line.
  • Observed single service boxed items on floor. Repeat.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler. Spilled dairy product on shelf of cooler by handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed tiny flies in dry storage area near fruit.
  • Observed utensils stored under plumbing.
7/2/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before gloves. 03-22-12 Before gloves.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 03-22-12 Next to handwash sink.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Butter cups in front of. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 03-22-12 Empty milk jug in sink.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Butter cups in front of. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Purse stored on counter next to handwash sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before gloves.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter 45F on buffet line.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Plastic cups. Repeat Violation.
12/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. Servsafe not approved for employee safety training.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Purse hanging overcereal/oatmeal in storage room.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Plastic plates.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Storage room. Repeat Violation.
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Freezers
  • Critical - No 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. Training provided is from an unapproved source.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Storeeroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. ORANGES IN BOX IN STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZE CHESTS
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUPS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. STORAGE AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ABOVE COOLER IN STORAGE AREA Repeat Violation.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/15/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. ITEMS UNDER PLUMBING - KITCHEN CABNET
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOXED ITEMS ON FLOOR
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. DRYSTORAGE AREA
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ABOVE COOLER IN STOREROOM
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. SOILED APRON OVER FOOD ITEMS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD CARPET PIECE IN DRYSTORAGE
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.(SEE COMMENTS SECTION )
1/25/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 4) 53A-01-1 509.039 FS AND 61C-4.023(1) OBSERVED MANAGER LACKING PROOF OF FOOD MANAGER CERTFICATION . REPEAT VIOLATION .
1/25/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. INDIVIDUAL BUTTER PACKETS AT FRONTLINE BUFFET AT 70 F
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. APPLES AT FRONTLINE BUFFET NOT ADEQUATELY WASHED (LABELS ON APPLES) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. APPLES AT FRONTLINE BUFFET NOT SNEEZEGUARD PROTECTED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BOXES OF CEREAL ON FLOOR Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.FRONTLINE CABINETS
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. NUMEROUS ITEMS STORED UNDER PLUMBING IN KITCHEN CABINET
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BACK STORAGE ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. SANITIZIER BOTTLE NEXT TO SINGLESERVICE AT FRONTLINE BUFFET
  • Critical. License expired more than 60 days.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No 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. Pro Repeat Violation.
9/10/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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