Cracker Barrel #479, 34930 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CRACKER BARREL #479
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 34930 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541
License #: 5603482
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing, on mop sink and by dishwashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain plug at two dumpster cracked and in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Rust present on bottom of one dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishpit area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system, several locations. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, multiple units. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall/floor soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **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** person in charge unaware of big 5 and exclusion/restriction symptoms.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, several. **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** person in charge unable to locate records.
10/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing, on mop sink and by dishwashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain plug at two dumpster cracked and in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Rust present on bottom of one dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door in kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishpit area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system, several locations. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil (ladle) for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ladle store in contact with soiled grill shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, multiple units. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly, by dishwashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. In dishpit area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food (cut cabbage) not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall/floor soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw turkey sausage over ham. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside both dipper wells. **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 - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, several. **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**
08/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean bowls, plates, not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. 0 ppm corrected to100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. Ashley , yahsa, tamara , jordon To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. Sliced turkey **Warning**
4/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean bowls, plates, not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. 0 ppm corrected to100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce , cut tomatoes, 62° F, sliced cheese 62° F in sandwich cooler , batter 66° F, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. Ashley , yahsa, tamara , jordon To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. Sliced turkey **Warning**
4/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping... over fryers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler drawer gaskets.
  • Basic - Water dripping from faucet... wait station handsink.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils trays without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Raw chicken 49°. Transferred. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair... Finish on dry rack peeling, chipped, rusted.
  • Basic - Identified single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Raw chicken 45?, later temp 40? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for two employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters not tight-fitting - open spaces.
  • Incomplete copy of latest inspection report... missing pgs 2 and 3.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed several expired employee training certificates.
  • Critical - Observed soiled dishmachine exteriors.
  • Critical - Observed soiled ice machine ice deflector and interior sides... near dish pit.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door/drawer gaskets.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces... also noted damaged filters.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table... coke and crackers.
  • Observed build-up of grease and food scraps on line equipment sides.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system / filters.
  • Observed clean dishes stored on soiled cart.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach-in cooler door in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue... cook line.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets... grill drawers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filter missing over fryer.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces... prep area in back.
  • Observed build-up of grease/food scraps on line equipment sides.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... trout @ 46 f, line prep cooler. Very busy, advised to minimize stock. Management indicated temps were under 41 earlier this morning. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area... by drainboard.
11/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried...stacked while wet.
  • Observed back side louvres missing on one hood filter.
  • Observed build-up of grease/oil on hood filters.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed service sink running water...unable to shut off.
  • Observed soiled/grimey floor...back prep area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cracked/chipped food storage containers...storage rack.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
12/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...shell eggs on cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above...beef @ 127 f., steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed frost buildup in several sections of the walk in freeze door.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on dishmachine exterior.
  • Critical. Observed soiled interior side of cooler drawers...line.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with two filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets...grill coolers.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface...filters.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, grease on nonfood-contact surfaces...line equipment sides.
  • Observed wall caulking soiled with accumulated black debris by prep sink.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license displayed.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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