Esperante Restaurant, 150 Midway Dr, Sebring, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Esperante Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 150 Midway Dr, Sebring, FL 33870
License #: 3800959
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. ( observed soiled hand sink in kitchen)
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ( observed CO2 tank not secure in waitress area)
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.( observed bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( observed no thermometer in reach in cooler in waitress area)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( observed soiled gaskets in cold drawers at cook line)
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.( observed slow draining water in hand sink in kitchen)
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ( beef barley soup dated 9/29/14, homemade Caesar dressing and tarter sauce dated 9/19/14, today is 10/7/14, operator voluntarily discarded)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( observed CO2 tank stored in hand sink in waitress area)
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( ceramic bowl used as scoop in breading)
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ( located by bag in box rack)
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.( 3 knives stored in crevice between back of knife rack and shelving in kitchen)
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.( grill area)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( reach in cooler in waitress tea)
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. ( pulled pork dated 4/4/14, black eye peas dated 3/29/14, potatoes dated 4/3/14, capers dated 4/5/14) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.( attached to prep table)
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( prep area)
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.( 2 spray bottles with chemicals hanging from hand sink in waitress area)
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( prep area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.( attached to wall by ice machine)
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( dust build up on condenser fans in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.( 2 dead roaches on shelf below drink station in waitress area)( 6 dead roaches behind bulk plastic containers in kitchen)(1 dead roach in grill drawer under grill)
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.( 1 live roach on hand sink in waitress area)(3 live roaches under equipment in kitchen)(2 live roaches on shelf under prep table in kitchen)(1 live roach in pull out drawer under grill area, with roach egg on thermometer for unit)
7/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.( inside bottom of plastic bin with clean dishes stored on dish rack)
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. ( clean dish rack)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. (spray bottle with chemical,and bottle of butane with bag in box drinks)
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. ( prep line)
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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