Freedom Pointe At The Villages, 1550 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FREEDOM POINTE AT THE VILLAGES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1550 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL 32159
License #: 7000514
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface of cook line grill.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Containers above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Stir fry on floor beside front kitchen area hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach in cooler soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer bucket beside fry oil in front kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Back kitchen area hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Middle kitchen area near dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
10/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth sitting on cutting board in pub kitchen.
5/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Steak markers in soiled foil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dispenser fell off wall in dishroom corrected by placing it back on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
10/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Outside in water heater room and dumpster area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On ice on cookline at 54? discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Wearing gloves from dirty to clean
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Waitstation
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. Removed for repairs. Installed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Waitstation **Corrected On-Site**
4/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength- 0ppm.
  • Dishroom handsink automatic faucet not in working order.
  • Observed deli paper stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Waitstation Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishroom Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area- not operational -water turned off.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater- terrycloth towel draped over pipes to catch dripping water. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking faucet and dish sprayer at sink in dishroom .
  • Observed leaking pipe at water heater.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength- 0ppm in bar.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold- 98F corrected to 195F by turning booster on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed large bag of bread crumbs stored on floor in dry storage.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on coffee machine dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed juice stored in original opened can in bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening- luncheon meats with 30 day dates. Corrected On Site.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Dessert station not protected by sneezeguard.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Underside of broiler above cooks stove.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. (A) a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that PACKAGES FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method and Clostridium botulinum is identified as a microbiological hazard in the final packaged form shall ensure that there are at least two barriers in place to control the growth and toxin formation of C. botulinum.
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions....no date marking on water filters to ice machine.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions....no date marking on water filters to ice machine.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees....employee mens rest room.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 08/18/10.
6/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees....men's and ladies restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • 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. 60 days to train new employees with approved training materials.
9/11/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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