Cracker Barrel #503, 285 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CRACKER BARREL #503
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 285 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
License #: 6903995
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Cooler across slicer
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Across from flat grill
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Wait staff front
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • 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. Corrective action: establishment has gone to a manual warewashing until machine is repaired **Corrected On-Site**
09/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bags of water softener salt stored on floor in utility room.
  • Basic - Container for wiping cloth sanitizer solution soiled. Exterior and interior of rolling container.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of rolling food bins.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease/food splatters. At cook line.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mopsink.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and door frames. Cook line.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, fish, meatloaf, bacon, 46-51 F; walk in cooler. corrective action taken: manager called for immediate service and will monitor temperatures, icing down product or placing in walk in freezer if necessary.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Walk-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. TCS foods temping 46-51 F; manager states check at 4:45 am was 39 F; corrective action taken: manager called immediately for emergency service on cooler.
12/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath flat grill.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on mopsink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surfaces. Canned goods rack, exterior of white bins, tops pf paper towel dispensers.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease/food debris. Behind steam table.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over milk cartons. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler, freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
7/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris/grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of grill.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mopsink.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf where boxed oil jugs are stored.
  • Basic - Water leaking from reach in cooler at cookline.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
1/18/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing at mopsink.
  • Critical - Observed 2 dented cans. Corrective action taken: manager removed product for return to vendor.
  • Critical - Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint. Servers.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers wearing watches, bracelets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under 3 compartment sink and behind soiled dish rack.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover missing at mopsink.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets and door frames of reach-in cooler with soil/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed light soil buildup inside ice bins.
  • Observed reach-in cooler and warming cabinet gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wiping cloth used to hold cutting board steady. Advised to use rubber mats.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed light soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored over cooked ham. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled gaskets on cookline units.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wiping cloth used to hold cutting board steady. Advised to use rubber mats. Corrected On Site.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed light soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken, 44F; ham, 45F; reach-in drawers. Product iced. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Waitress handled bread prior to toasting with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled reach-in freezer gasket.
  • Observed wall/drain pipes soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed light buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REFRIGERATOR #16
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
4/19/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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