Dutcher's Diner, 1012 W Main St, Avon Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DUTCHER'S DINER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1012 W Main St, Avon Park, FL 33825
License #: 3800795
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( observed waitress using plastic cup as scoop for ice in ice bin)
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( observed dish racks with excessive build up in dish area)
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ( observed 3 tanks not secure by bag in box rack)
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.( observed plastic lids and pan stored in plastic container with debris in bottom)
  • Basic - Dish machine chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.( observed chlorine in dish machine at 0 ppm, owner fixed, retested at 100 ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen)
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. ( observed cook cracking raw shell eggs then proceeded to plate ready to eat bacon for service) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ( observed package of raw beef placed on top of bag of carrots in reach in cooler in back area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.( observed can of comet stored next to slicer in dish area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( observed no hand soap at hand sink in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ( 2 tanks in back room)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook in kitchen)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( microwaves in kitchen and waitress area)
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cooks on cook line)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( both microwaves in kitchen)
  • Basic - Reach in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.( kitchen)
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ( racks storing coffee cups)
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.( dish area)
12/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. (2 tanks at bag in box rack )
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.( steak knives in plastic container with debris in bottom)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( both microwaves in kitchen)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( reach in coolers)
  • Basic - Paper napkin used to line nonfood-contact shelves. (soup bowls stored inverted on napkin on top of salad bar)
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.( behind steam table)
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. ( employee walked into kitchen,put on gloves without hand wash ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. ( 3 compartment sink)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( by dish machine)
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( cook line)
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ( 2 tanks by bag in box rack)
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored hanging above steam table and touching wall which is dirty.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( both microwaves in kitchen)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.( raw ground beef on shelf above watermelon)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( tongs and ladel in hand sink in kitchen)
6/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.(License expired 12/1/12,call 850-487-1395 or visit www.myfloridalicense.com for licensing information)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. ( at cookline)
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.( employee observed in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint at stove)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ( raw shell eggs stored on shelf above dressings in reach in cooler)
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. [ 2 tanks by dish area ]
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. [ utensils not stored inverted in stainless steel container ]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [ no soap at handsink by cookline ]
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. [ cook drinking from open beverage container ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. [ ceramic bowl being as scoop in macaroni cheese in reach in cooler ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. [ both microwaves in kitchen ]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [ wet wiping cloth stored on cookline ]
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.unshelled boiled eggs and deli meats in reachin cooler.cooler.
1/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.unshielded bulbs over food in salad bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at dishwasher area handsink
  • Critical - No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided.
  • 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. Pro
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at wait station.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules . observed wrapped silverware in dirty plastic container at waitstation
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.chili cooling at room temperature in deep pot Corrected On Site.put in shallow pan loosly covered in cooler must reach 70 degrees by 4pm and 41 degrees in 4 more hours
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamers being held out of temp at 65 degrees F at wait station. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed foods on salad bar above 41 degrees F . Corrected On Site.Voluntarily discarded,Manager will use time as a public health control in future. for more information please visit website myflorida.com/dbpr/hr for form "TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL"
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs and raw bacon stored over cut tomatoes and unshelled boiled eggs in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.unshelled boiled eggs and deli meats in reachin cooler.cooler.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
11/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. blade
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. debris throught out kitchen and prep area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sacks of potatoes 0n floor
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. potatoes and onions on floor
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. oppm
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. date marking not observed
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair freezer in prep area lid is rusted
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. holes in prep area by sink
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. dhandling cooied potatoeswith bare hands Corrected On Site. added gloves
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open drink on prep table
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. at hand sink
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.degreser stored with food on prep table
7/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. frech in cooler at 46 degrese slaw potatoes salad ham at 46 ambient temperature at 45 degrese
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 door reach in at 46 degrese
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. gaskets on 4 door reachin torn hanging
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. in dry storage
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. no date marking observed
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. thawing ground beef in mop sink
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. server has nail polish
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. hard encrusted debris
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. dumped outside on ground
1/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. no date marking on prepared foods not
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. shepherd pie at 128 Corrected On Site. return to oven
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. chilie at 108 in steam table Corrected On Site.return to heat
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. onions on top if freezer stored next to blue boy
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. server has multiple ornate rings
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. lids stored in cardboard
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. freezer in prep kitchen interior soiled
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. idry storage
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. observed no date marking
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. line cooler interior has old food debris
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. front of oven running down
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. line sink blocked with trash can
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in prep kitchen
7/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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