Champs Sports Bar & Grill, 6645 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Champs Sports Bar & Grill
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6645 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813
License #: 6307598
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of met in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Glass with chocolate color drink on prep table across from 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep table Nile making guacamole. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of salsa in dry storage.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Small reach in cooler located t the end of the steamtable.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All reach in coolers.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Kitchen next to fryers.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen next to fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. A case of beef in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Next to steamtable.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Next to steamtable.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand sink located in kitchen. Strainer , screen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans, ceviche, beef, pork in walk in cooler.
3/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Bag of onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Soft drink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Back section of ice bin at beverage station.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Tortilla shells in cooler
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above steam table with plates.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Ladies purse stored on Ole yellow chip. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Tilapia fish in bucket of water inside prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Left door on reach in cooler in kitchen across from cook line.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash cans. Handsink next to fryers.
2/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner./scoop without a handle /red sauce/walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./kitchen next to fryers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./All in kitchen
  • Observed reach- in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./across from microwave .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./employee stocking tortilla chips in warmer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands./washed hands with gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./four door reach in cooler across from fryers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food./Walgreens cough medicine /stored with liquor /managers office.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area./over tortilla chips and reach in cooler /Bulldozer All Purpose Cleaner-RTU Corrected On Site.
10/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner..scoop (s) without a handle (s). sauces in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.prep area/blocked by food cart Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor..product (s) walkin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./prep area/near 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food./raw beef over cooked chicken /food cart Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./across from fryers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./walkin cooler
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./both reachin coolers
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./both reachin coolers
11/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface./tortilla in red cooler/kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./aquafina water, coffee, white styro foam cup/prep table across from managers office.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./ large batch of beef in a large plastic containers This violation must be corrected by : 11/08/2011.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area./green giant iceberg lettuce over trash can /back prep area across from 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./walkin freezer and cooler/ case of egg walkin cooler, thirster drink mix walkin freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./both reachin coolers
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./both reachin coolers
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils./bulldozer cleanser on 3 compartment sink next to clean glassware Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice)./cooked ground beef at 51 degrees /walkin cooler.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans../dented can/ San Marcos sliced jalepeno peppers/dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./walkin cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./beverage station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./ice machine
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./purse on beverage /dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./date milk once opened, Corrected On Site./7 days
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food./kitchen /prep table /near ice machine.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./taco salad bowls Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner./scoop without a handle/product in walkin cooler.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface./tortilla shells
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food./shelf in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Sanitization-concentration and/or temperature
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service articles not re-used
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 1/15/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 1/15/10.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
1/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/9/2009Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food properly date marked after opening.Milk
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 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 out of date. This violation must be corrected by : 10/4/09.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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