Crossroads Country Kitchen, 7947 W Hwy 40, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CROSSROADS COUNTRY KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7947 W Hwy 40, Ocala, FL 34482
License #: 5201378
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 4/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in dessert cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Several food items on steamtable not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored cooked potatoes and Lettuce not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Prime Rib 50° in walkin over night. Corrective Action Taken. DESTROYED.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb at sprayer, and black hose in dish room.
  • Intermediate - Prep cooler bottom shelf soiled with water settling.
  • Intermediate - Sanitize buckets containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. By ice bin.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both in kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cookline. Moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer on cookline.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen sink and men's restroom.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Roast in walk in cooler.
5/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table.
  • Observed hole in wall in both restrooms.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger 45? in prep. Cooler. Other food product between 40-43?
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw Chicken over Fish. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed reuse of single-service container. shredded cheese.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered lemons in waitress area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dish room.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in kitchen, and dish machine areas.
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sinks not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation put on gloves without washing hands FIRST.
3/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Big 5.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Roast Beef placed in walk-in cooler at 10:30 am.Temperature observed at 54 Degrees F. at 6:20 pm. Meatloaf placed in walk-in cooler at 11:00 am. Temperature observed at 64 Degrees F. at 6:20 pm. Meats Voluntarily Destroyed By Owner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Light missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in ice machine room.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg Wash at 48 Degrees F. on ice at room temperature. Very Small Amount Voluntarily Destroyed By Owner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb to mop sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/8/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. BIG 5.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. (Prep. Cooler). Food observed in prep. cooler at 44 Degrees F.Do Not Use Until Repair Is Made.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Lettuce,Tomato, Cooked Fries,and Bun Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets on cooling units with food build-up.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shortning on floor in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. (Waffle Mix).
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb to mop sink. Repeat Violation.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/8/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shelled Eggs held at Room Temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn Beef Hash, Pancake Mix, Egg Wash, Whipped Butter, & Potatoes, held at 58 Degrees F at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Desserts in dessert cooler at 47 Degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sugar stored on floor in walk-in cooler .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered corn bread in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter Scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST. TOAST.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. TOAST.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. FLOUR.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chlorine chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Drain cover missing in mop sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at faucet on mop sink, and triple sink in dish room .
  • Observed ceiling in dishmachine room in disrepair.
  • Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shelled Eggs at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. POTATOES
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. POTATOES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. FLOUR. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter Scoops. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST. TOAST.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach-in freezer in poor repair.
  • Observed plates, and plastic lids in poor condition.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting Boards.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on white fan in kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIFES. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No water system approval reports on-site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in kitchen area lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handsink in kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris around handsink in kitchen area, and dust on wall near hood area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitize towel bucket.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, Egg Wash, & Ham stored in melted ice water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped Butter stored on table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on food preparation cutting board of prep. cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on 3 door reach-in cooler in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed cutting board on prep. cooler not cleaned at least every four hours.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of a rust-like slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup on back wall inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No water system approval reports on-site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at Y split on hose bibb to mop sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. FRYERS.
  • Light bulb missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in ice machine room.
  • Critical. Observed toxic spray bottles stored by utensils in dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitizer towel bucket.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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