Edison Restaurant, 3583 Mcgregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Edison Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3583 Mcgregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901
License #: 4605343
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over the dish machine are not shielded. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Observed a build up on the chute for both ice machines. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
08/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over the dish machine are not shielded. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed the pizza make station was missing a thermometer , **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping rages not stored in sanitizer in the kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed the cook make a salad without gloves, he stopped and corrected himself, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 51°F, **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Observed a build up on the chute for both ice machines. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap for the hand washing sink at the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles near the walk-in cooler entrance.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Observed missing tiles at the cook-line.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed food debris on the floor at cookline.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a sanitizer bucket on the floor,operator moved The bucket off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the cooler for the top portion is not maintaining temperature cut tomatoes 48°F cole slaw 48°F, cut lettuce 49°F, operator added two bags of Ice for each pan. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed old dates on on plans mixed with current dates.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the main in door bar is without paper towels or hand washing soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The main indoor bar is without hand washing soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Observed a build up on the soda gun at the main indoor bar.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed soiled filters at grill. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Observed missing tiles located near fry station. **Warning**
12/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed soiled filters at grill. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed deli green relish buckets stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks on cookline with no hair restraint. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Observed missing tiles located near fry station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing filter at salad station **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Observed cooks on cookline changing gloves and not washing hands **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of dark substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For bar sanitation sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface (walk in cooler and above pizza oven).
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor (cook line).
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment (pizza pans stored above pizza oven, in dusty surface).
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees (men's restroom).
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks not inverted in front of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine (at bar).
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Observed no proof provided upon request of required employee food safety training.
11/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink--handwash sink at display bar.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust--food prep sink next to handwash sink at end of in back food prep area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink--handwash sink at display bar.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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--observed employee chopping ready to eat lemons and limes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed buildup of foodlike debris on floor along wall underneath shelving in back dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of graylike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans--one 3lb 7oz can of Roma Sliced Ripe Olives and two 6lb 11oz cans of Roma Crushed Tomatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee at cookline changing gloves after picking up pen off of floor and not washing hands before putting on new pair of gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee in vack food prep area cutting limes not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor--observed bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink in food prep area used to soak carrots.
  • Critical - Observed no proof provided upon request of required employee food safety training.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--precooked chicken 49F and cheese 50F in salad prep reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed--wet wiping cloth solution.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils--spray bottle of cleaning chemical stored next to clean dishes.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles on shelving next to clean dishes and on top of dishmachine.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper maximum strength. Corrected On Site.Corrected to 50 ppm.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Observed employee cutting and picking lemon with bare hands.kitCHEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.Bottle stored in ice bin.Banyon station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice bin,banyon station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Eggs over diary products.walk in 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.Potatoes salad in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar.
6/7/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Hand wash sink,kitCHEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Waitress prep station.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine.KitCHEN
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.KitCHEN
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitCHEN
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed Steel cup inside ice bin,bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Potatoe skins in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. filter missing On callback, filter still missing in hood system.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of both ice machines. panels inside On callback, one of ice machines [near chemical shelf in kitchen] still has black-like slime build-up.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lids. next unannounced inspection - no vermin present.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. several pieces of garbage around dumpster next unannounced inspection - still some garbage on ground
2/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 63 F ambient temperature of salad reach-in cooler; refrigeration technician came during inspection and found problem with thermostat.
  • Drain covers missing. floor drain near alto-shaam; floor drain under 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. warewash area
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. filter missing
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certified at this location.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers in cookline
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 8-10 employees on duty engaged in various food preparation
  • 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. no documentation at inspection.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of both ice machines. panels inside
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. behind chest freezer and other cookline equipment
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. several pieces of garbage around dumpster
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryers
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 67 F hard boiled eggs, 69 F diced turkey; top part of salad cooler Operator called refrigeration technician, iced proteins Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. lettuce cooler in cookline
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. table shelves in cookline
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. walk-in cooler
  • Observed walk-in cooler soiled with accumulated dust. near fan guards
12/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Roast beef in walkin cooler
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw beef with rte lunch meats. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Eggs over desert/pastry.walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on soiled rack at soda fountain,small waitstaff station.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Cook failed to wash hands between glove change. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed cook washing scoop in hws.frontline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth.Lemons in walkin 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.Pork Ribs,in walkin in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Sauce on cookline. 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.Observed employee touching lettuce with bare hands,frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters.
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled cloth stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bags in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reachin cooler.frontline.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.kitchen
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.frontline. Corrected On Site.
4/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.wine bottles. Bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher failed to wash hands after handling dirty dishes,touched clean ones. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.at 30 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.pot with scoop inside. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.cookline.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
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.beef tips in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed drink bottle in contact with ice.bar area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. in hws,by dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine.outside area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine. service station
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.by dishmachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.frontline Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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