Gator Cafe (The), 5747 Hwy 4, Baker, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GATOR CAFE (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5747 Hwy 4, Baker, FL 32531
License #: 5603284
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 2/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving, storage area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, sugar in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water at 64°f. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash, ice bucket full of ice in waitress area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Upright cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, cookline.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 53°f tomato 45°f in reachin cooler cookline ice coldhold. Need to have enough ice to surround the pans not just the bottom. Turkey discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in upright cooler 2 door cookline, beef over fish.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine at 200ppm back line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, degreaser. **Repeat Violation**
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. (Ice cream scoop in standing water @ 83°f) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. (Interior of door to chest freezer damaged) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. (Raw beef over RTE mashed potatoes) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. (Raw hamburger over RTE pickles) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. (Chlorine in towel bucket over 200 ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (On server aisle) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. (Jug of milk not marked when opened) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
7/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. (Vent next to ice machine)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (Plastic pans over 3 compartment sink)
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. (Walk-in freezer)
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. (Next to ice cream freezer)
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. (Interior door of chest freezer damaged)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (At server drink station)
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • AC VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY
  • Critical - CURRENT LICENSE NOT DISPLAYED
  • DUST ON AC VENT OVER ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - FLIES NOTED IN KITCHEN AREA
  • FLOORS UNDER / BEHIND EQUIPMENT DIRTY
  • FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE
  • FOOD PARTICLES UNDER MICROWAVE
  • Critical - GAP UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR
  • GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP COOLER
  • KNIVES STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT - WET RAGS NOT STORED IN SANITIZER
  • Critical - MILK OPENED AND NOT DATED
  • POTATOES STORED ADJACENT TO CHLOROX
  • Critical - SANITIZER IN SPRAY BOTTLE ON PREP TABLE
10/16/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Bulk ice scoop in empty ice machine is cracked and chipped...
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...grilked chic filets... Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface...exterior of food prep equip...
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed bulk ice scoop(s) not stored on a clean surface.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust/grime debris.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen and dine area.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Serving plates (clean ceramic) not stored inverted.
  • Soiled sweater stired on food storage rack.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry...(x2) on fence... Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine... Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface...in general.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface...hoodfilters and catch well.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation...gallons of milk...
  • Observed dumpster/cans improperly located...dumpsrer stored on grassy sand.
  • Critical - Observed employees not washing hands regularly.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area...catfis in RIC
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not stored safely. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry...(x2) out back door.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (grilled chicken in hot well). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor (#10 cans of pineapple). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food.
  • Observed chest freezer lid in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed toaster with food deposits.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
12/3/2010Routine - 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, dressings.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, desserts reachin cooler at 50 degrees fahrenheit. No potenially hazardous food items in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in chest freezer ice cream.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container, sugar container.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, upright freezer.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, chest freezer bottom of lid missing exposure to insulation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed upright freezer cookline gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled desserts reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed residue build-up on outside of cornmeal and hushpuppy containers.
4/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair, chest freezer bottom of lid missing exposure to insulation. Repeat Violation.
4/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair, chest freezer bottom of lid missing exposure to insulation. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed walkin freezer with accumulated ice buildup.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed ice machine in poor repair, rust on outside. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled, cookline.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of upright reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification, expired 10-05-09.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, ice scoop in desserts area on top of machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, chest freezer bottom of lid missing exposure to insulation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice machine in poor repair, rust on outside. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walkin freezer with accumulated ice buildup.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled, cookline.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine, desserts area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of upright reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, waitress.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, waitress.
  • Observed dusty vent covers in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, waitress area.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification, expired 10-05-09.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in upright freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair, rust in bottom of upright freezer cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, chest freezer missing top protective cover.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, outside of ice machine rusting. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, upright freezer cookline.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of black mols like substance in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
7/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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