Cracker Barrel #481, 2151 54 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CRACKER BARREL #481
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2151 54 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
License #: 6215180
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Underside of dish wash room counters have heavy buildup. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris in empty drawer bays below left side grill. Observed raw meats that have fallen from pans and are resting in bays. Grease-residue buildup on cookline equipment, between units, on shelving.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. (Observed turned off with scoop in water.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. (Multiple spatulas on handling rack over table.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. (Cook) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. (Biscuit ovens) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. (Entire stack of employee training cards are black and white copies. Two safe staff books observed with blank certificates.)
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Closed grill side of cook line has soiled bins in make table cooler and soiled batter dispenser. Inside empty beverage dispenser at wait line. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. (Multiple sinks) Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris. (Backup line) Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. (On can rack) Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. ( 54°F grilled onions prepped at 8pm last night) Priority: High Priority
  • High Priority - Observed: Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (62°F, lettuce stacked outside cooler container out if cold zone) **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Drain cover(s) missing. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (lexane containers on dry rack towards break room) **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of ovens. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in coolers. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food stored in a prohibited area. (Container of stacked tomatoes stored on top of open container of sliced tomatoes. No barrier for bottom stack. ) **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. (Over multiple fryers) Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. (Multiple units) Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. (For lettuce, cut tomatoes stacked high in upper make table cooler) Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. (54°F grilled onions prepped at 8pm last night, stored in covered plastic container in reach in unit) Priority: Intermediate
  • High Priority - Observed: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. (Dead fly on storage shelf) **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (Wait line) Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Soil residue build-up flour on wall mounted fire extinguisher. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated dust and food debris at back prep line. Priority: Basic
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelving under ovens/hot boxes throughout. Also, soda box rack and white utensil holders at wait station coolers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Lexane pans on storage racks near employee break room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning as observed on pans in walk in unit and on dish storage rack.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on exterior of trash cans, on rolling racks where clean plates are stored and at hand wash sinks. Also, black bins holding single serve at wait station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust at wait station line over pass thru.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. (Raw sausage patties over cooked beef roast. Raw pork chops over cheese.)
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. (Raw turkey sausage patties over raw burgers in walk in cooler).
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In ware washing area
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Through out the kitchenn
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. On dish machine for chlorine
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on storage shelf
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream cooler lid on cooks line
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On storage shelf near can goods
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee men restroom
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On pan on storage shelf near salad prep area
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On shelf above steam wells on cooks line Heavy grease build up in between grill flats on cooks line
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Under expo counter on cooks line at steam wells
  • 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. ( set up bus tub for temporary sanitize ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 3 door lower reach in cooler near steam well on cook line 6 drawer pull out reach in cooler cooks line
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in employee restroom. Corrected On Site. Bag of bad potatoes.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over RTE sausage in walk in. Corrected On Site.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed 3 compartment sink in dish areanot properly sealed to wall.
  • Observed dusty ceiling/AC vents in dry storage area,
  • Critical - Observed employees not washing hands after touching soiled plates and then touching clean plates. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed flies in kitchen area (live)
  • Observed garbage and broken glass on dumpster pad next to dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets on reachin coolers with old food build up and slimey build up.
  • Critical - Observed hand sink on server line unacessible to employees- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed non handled utensil stored inside working food container. (dish in blueberries)
  • Observed old food, soil and residue on kitchen shelving and buss carts.
  • Observed rust on shelving in kitchen. pot and pan storage area.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs on cook line (using time as a public health control) without label for time. Corrected on Site.
  • Observed utensil (spatula) stored in crevice between equipment and wall in dishwash area. (repeat violartion)
  • Observed utensils that are cracked and broke, in poor repair (food storage pans)
  • Observed walls with old food debris and soil throughout kitchen and dishwash area.
4/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Grill line reach-in coolers not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on all kitchen storage racks.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on all kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on the interior doors of ice machines.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee bathroom facilities not clean.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on grill line coolers.
  • Observed spatula stored in crevices between dishmachine area equipment.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of fish breading mix exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed trash debris accumulated on kitchen floor beneath equipment.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ice cream in grill line deep freezer between use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris beneath kitchen handwash sink.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in canwash area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
10/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in some kitchen coolers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interiors and doors of ice machines.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employees bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered cheese in grill line cooler between use.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food/grease build up on air vents on grill line steam tables.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on waitress station cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed ice/trash debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of hot hold unit soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed waitress station dairy cooler door in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in beneath 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in canwash area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease on grill line.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in waitress station salad cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in hold box soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on dry goods storage shelves.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed baseboard on wall next to walk in cooler in disrepair.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.{REACHIN COOLER SHELVING }
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.{GROUT}
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.{COOK HANDLING TOMATOES WITH BAREHANDS } Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.{DIPPERWELL NOT RUNNING}
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.{RUSTED SHELVING IN REACHIN COOLERS} Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.{LOWBOY ,REACHIN 'S,COOLERS THROUGHOUT }
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.{ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT,SHELVING ,ETC}
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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