Flamingo Hometown Cafe, 899 Ne Prima Vista Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FLAMINGO HOMETOWN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 899 Ne Prima Vista Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
License #: 6600039
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 08/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Wood rot by back door. 8/7/14: operator took steps to fill rotted wood area. Has a carpenter scheduled to repair/replace
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk in cooler walk way
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
08/07/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 5+ Dead roaches on sticky trap under dish machine
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in cooler on back cookline
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Wood rot by back door
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk in cooler walk way
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5+ dead roaches under soda syrups, 10+ dead at bar area under equipment, one egg sack at bar area next to partially dead roach under unused ice bin , 1 opened egg sack in seam of walk in cooler, 5+dead in dry food storage room under shelving, 10+ dead behind reach in cooler in back prep room,
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Throughout
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Holes in wall. Behind reachin coolers on cook line, holes around utility lines coming out of wall, next to walk in cooler
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Shelf under and above preparation tables soiled with food debris. Through out kitchen
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Back prep room near slicer
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. 5+ live small flies in kitchen
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches at walk in cooler doorway
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.blue liquid
07/19/2014Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 5+ Dead roaches on sticky trap under dish machine
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in cooler on back cookline
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Wood rot by back door
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk in cooler walk way
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5+ dead roaches under soda syrups, 10+ dead at bar area under equipment, one egg sack at bar area next to partially dead roach under unused ice bin , 1 opened egg sack in seam of walk in cooler, 5+dead in dry food storage room under shelving, 10+ dead behind reach in cooler in back prep room,
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Throughout
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Holes in wall. Behind reachin coolers on cook line, holes around utility lines coming out of wall, next to walk in cooler
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Shelf under and above preparation tables soiled with food debris. Through out kitchen
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Back prep room near slicer
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. 5+ live small flies in kitchen
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches at walk in cooler doorway
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25+fresh rodent dropping in standing water around waterheater, 5+ fresh rodent droppings under soda syrups, 20+ fresh rodent droppings at bar area under equipment, 50+ fresh rodent dropping at walk in cooler doorway and walkway, 10+ fresh rodent dropping in dry paper goods room, 10+ fresh rodent droppings in dry food storage room, 2 fresh dropping on shelving over main cookline, 20+fresh droppings under equipment on cookline
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.blue liquid
07/18/2014Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Including faucet handles.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook has big bulky watch on.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled Handwash sink faucets after washing. Did not turn off with toweling.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin and around edges.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated 2 units one off approx 4 degrees.
6/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Including faucet handles.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises-6 plus dead on floor in dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook has big bulky watch on.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled Handwash sink faucets after washing. Did not turn off with toweling.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 small live roaches on wall in dry storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Droppings in corner of room by cooler racks. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin and around edges.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated 2 units one off approx 4 degrees.
6/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry ingredient bin
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Warning**/ 1/2 inch gap at top, time extended until next inspection
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning**/ owner in process of fixing today, time extended until next inspection
10/31/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not functioning on cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Under front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. In dry storage for food **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. In prep room area over dish machine area **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter leaving open spaces on suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 fresh on prep table near coffee cups, 2 dry on dry storage flour container lid, 3 dry on bottom shelf of paper goods dry storage **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In bar area **Warning**
10/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, several units. Also, reach in freezer near the dry storage area. **Warning**unit in back kitchen adjacent to dishwasher still torn etc.
  • 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 cook pick up toast to put onto plate for service with bare hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**. employee touching shredded cheese to add to omelet after cooking and adding toast to to-go box for take out order.
  • 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. Observed 2 employees on duty at the time of inspection were hired less than 60 days ago as stated by them. **Warning**
4/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, wall mounted fan on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, interior of steam table at the end of the cook line. Observed heavy grease and old food debris build up on table surface where small flattop is located on the cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, small boards on the cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, cook. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage can soiled, large green cans outside rear exit with foul smelling liquid substance accumulated inside them. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground around the rear exit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filters soiled with heavy accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside, 4 pieces of broken down/taken apart equipment outside the rear exit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, several units. Also, reach in freezer near the dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover on shelf above stove. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, cook line units. Also, 2 door reach in freezer gaskets, unit near dry storage room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets heavily soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, cooked potatoes in pan on cook line shelf are at 107 degrees F -cook stated potatoes were placed on line at approximately 8 am. Recommended rapidly reheating to 165 degrees F then maintaining at 135 degrees at or higher. Potatoes now at 176 degrees F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present, 1 dented can of marinara sauce and 2 dented and rusted cans of crushed tomatoes on the dry food storage shelf. See stop sale. **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 cook pick up toast to put onto plate for service with bare hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, butter blend on cook line is at 71 degrees F-cook stated it was taken out of refrigerator at approximately 6 am. Butter blend discarded and cook is now going to hot hold butter on cook line flattop steam table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at 2 bay sink faucet with red hose attached to it. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, cook line hand wash 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. Observed 2 employees on duty at the time of inspection were hired less than 60 days ago as stated by them. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, chicken salad made yesterday will last for approximately 2 days. **Warning**
1/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, wall mounted fan at en of cook line.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, butter on cook line is at 82 degrees F. Chef stated butter has been out for approximately 3 1/2 hours, chef discarded. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with chef. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, cook line unit.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor, K class extinguisher on kitchen floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours, chili reheating in crock pot for more 2 hours is at 121 degrees F. Stop sale issued. Discussed reheatting on stove top first then maintaining in crock pot at 135 degrees F or higher.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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