Great Western Steaks & Buffet, 6315 International Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREAT WESTERN STEAKS & BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6315 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819-8213
License #: 5806249
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 5/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Side flat grill and oven located on main line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above storage shelve in back prep kitchen
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water and cup stored on food prep line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Observed on counter underneath, recommend Manager To remove immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with clean linens. Back door area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Food spilled on the floor inside walk in cooler and freezer
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast mix 61° stored on counter
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Lettuce 44° stored inside walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Spoke to cook on main line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. See stop sale. Raw chicken inside walk in cooler 5 pieces of chicken breast ,employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. French toast mix 61° stored in prep area
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Dish detergent stored with mash potatoes stored On top storage shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Spoke to Owner concerning employee health policy Not able to explain.
  • 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. Mozzarella cheese , shredded cheese stored in walk in Cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fruit salad stored in walk in cooler
5/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Side flat grill and oven
  • 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. Observed in dishmachine room
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 0n prep counter
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Trays and pans stacked wet on storage shelve in dishmachine area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Observed PVC leaking on sink located in dishmachine Area
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Stove on kitchen , manager has cleaned other side , Must clean daily. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melons 45°f, hotdogs 45/46°f inside walk in cooler Recommend manager to lower thermostat.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Manager provided proof of filters on order, will check Next routine **Repeat Violation**
7/5/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Stove in kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer''s instructions.
6/21/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Pasta.
  • Basic - Broken ceiling tile outside vegetable walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets .
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles are soiled in dining room.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris on exterior of equipment throughout the establishment .
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.Baking soda in kitchen.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.Cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Insect control devices installed over food preparation area.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Stove in kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Potatoes in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pasta,chicken,beef tip,sour cream,yogurt in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chicken,ribs held less than four hours.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.Glass cleaner in steam kettle room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • 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. Walk in coolers.
  • Intermediate - Hot water shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Cooks line area.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature.Ribs in walk in cooler.Advised operator to reheat ribs.Operator has 30 minutes for the cooling process.
  • 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,ribs in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
6/20/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Terrible dust and grease accumulation
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Manager found no sanitize in container using for dishmachine change at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light underneath fire suppression system **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Beef uncovered meat cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen
  • High Priority - Cooked eggs hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs on buffet line 126?f has double pans recommend Manager to use water directly underneath second pan.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Macaronic salad 44?f inside walk in cooler,manager found ambient temperature 43?f, lower thermostat to 38?f
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee working in kitchen cleaning change tasks without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Wiping cloth bucket stored by slicer
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. White rice in walk in cooler
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles water standing in the grout, some of floor tiles has been replaced in prep room, recommend Manager to continue to replace floor tiles throughout kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. back dry storage room
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. plastic white ciontainers stacked in dishmachine area, Manager discard. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean linens soiled with food residue. aprons hanging in kitchen stored on shelve back kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Charbroil has terriible grease accumulation on the side and front drip pan area.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. dishmachine area
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Observed near back door and dry storage area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walk in cooler door not closing tightly Per Manager will repair by next week,must fax copy of repairs. Repeat Violation. 7/23/12
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Meat stored inside wal in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusty storage shelves walk in cooler
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Spoke to employee working in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour stored underneath counter
11/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2012Complaint PartialCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/23/2012Complaint PartialCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Handwash sinks are all in disrepair with leaks and need to be repaired by callback inspection on 5-23-12.
  • Critical - Operator turned on handwash sinks on cook's line and it caused waste water to back up from floor drains on cook's line. corrected on site (establishment must use other handwash sink on left side of cook's line until plumbing repairs are made). This must be corrected by callback inspection on 5-23-12.
5/22/2012Complaint PartialWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Bleach stored with food at preparation area.
  • Broken hood filter.
  • Critical - Chicken at 105 degree F on buffet line.
  • Critical - Cook put on gloves without washing hands.
  • Cook with no hair restraints.
  • Critical - Cracked and broken eggs stored with whole shell eggs.
  • Critical - Dirty can opener (observed food debris).
  • Critical - Dirty microwave - observed food debris.
  • Critical - Dirty slicer - observed food debris.
  • Dust buildup on all fans and vent in facility.
  • Equipment not properly air dried.
  • Critical - Flammable stored in boiler room.
  • Critical - Fly strip with dead flies hanging over prep area with clean equipment.
  • Food debris and debris around dumpster.
  • Critical - Food was cooling tightly covered and stacked on top of each other.
  • Critical - Glass cleaner stored with food at storage area.
  • Grease build-up inside hot box.
  • Grease buildup on the outside of all cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Grits at 131 Degree F - in hot box.
  • Critical - Ham at 69 degrees F, eggs at 70 degrees F at cook line with no time mark.
  • Hole on walls, under three comp. sink and by front counter entrance.
  • Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine.
  • Leaky pipe at dish machine area under rinse sink and both hand wash sink located in kitchen.
  • Light not working under hood system.
  • Missing floor tiles at prep room.
  • Mold on wall at dishmachine room.
  • Mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - No boiler certificate posted on boiler room.
  • Critical - No consumer advisory posted.
  • Critical - No date mark of phf held over 24 hours (in walk-in cooler) ready to eat foods (sauces, cooked meats) no date mark.
  • Critical - No fire extinguisher in boiler room.
  • Critical - No hot water at handwash sink located in server station and both restrooms.
  • Critical - No soap and paper towel at hand wash sink located in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - No thermometer inside walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - No vacuum breaker at mop sink and hose connection located under three comp. sink.
  • Non-food grade container in use to store flour.
  • Critical - Observed 6 dead roaches inside non-working unit in use for dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed cook touch ready-to-eat potatoes with bare hands.
  • Observed cracked plate at front counter area.
  • Critical - Observed dented and rusty can of tomato catsup - see stop sale.
  • Observed food debris and grease on walls, throughout facility.
  • Observed non-working equipment in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in dry storage and prep areas.
  • Critical - Observed tray on top of hand wash sink located in kitchen.
  • Observed unnecessary old equipment in kitchen area.
  • Critical - One live roach in prep room.
  • Critical - One live roach under handsink in wait area.
  • Critical - Outer opening not protected at back of kitchen exit door.
  • Outside of rice storage container soiled.
  • Plates at front counter not inverted.
  • Purse stored in food storage area.
  • Critical - Raw breaded chicken thawing in room temperature.
  • Critical - Raw chicken stored over raw pork.
  • Critical - Raw seafood stored over cooked pasta.
  • Critical - Rice, roast, baked ziti, mashed potatoes, baked chicken, pork ribs, can corn, carrots and brown gravy not cooled to 41 degree F within 6 hours.
  • Critical - Servers touching dirty equipment and not washing hands before changing activity.
  • Soiled shelves inside walk-in cooler and throughout facility.
  • Standing water on floor - in dishmachine area.
  • Critical - Stop sale of food in walk-in cooler improperly cooling.
  • Towel in use to cover lettuce in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Uncovered bags of bread crumbs and corn starch in storage area.
  • Critical - Uncovered in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Walk-in cooler at 48 degree F, not maintaining food temperatures at 41 degree F or below.
  • Walk-in cooler door won't shut tightly.
  • Wet wiping cloth no stored in sanitizer solution.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink located near cooks line.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed steamer room
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. grout is missing throughout establishment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer inside walk in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of flat grill has grease , charcoal build up.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. tuna salad can stored on storage rack.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed throughout establishment
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Observed pipe underneath prep sink leaking in the steamer room.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad 46 degrees F, cole slaw 46 degrees F stored inside walk in cooler. Owner found out cooler on defrost will check temperatures again after hour.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed build up of heavy grease on fryer cabinets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found Observed three live roaches crawling on the wall in the steamer room. This violation must be corrected by : 12/8/2011.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. glass cleaner stored with peas on top shelve in prep room.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. Back door of kitchen Repeat Violation.
12/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing throughout the establishment.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Egg salad,tuna in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar in storage area.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese in buffet line
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Macaroni and cheese held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Food covered in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Pasta covered in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-04-1 Observed unwashed carrots stored over prepped food in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-19-1 Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Salt on food storage shelf.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.Oil in back storage area.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in vegetable walk in cooler.Cut fruits .
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered ribs in meat walk in meat cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.Corn starch .
  • Violation: 10-05-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cooks' line area.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Outside of steamer wires are exposed.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.Please sanitize dishes in three comp sink. Repeat Violation.Establishment was recommended for an administrative complaint on 1/7/11.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on walk in cooler racks.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of heavy grease on nonfood-contact surface.Inside fryer cabinets.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside oven.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair.Drain hole hole clogged in steamer area.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing throughout the establishment.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Steam table area.
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Steamer area.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment .
  • Violation: 37-19-1 Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment .
  • Critical. Violation: 48-01-2 Boiler certificate not posted in a frame in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.Jerry Jaber.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
1/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Egg salad,tuna in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese in buffet line
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Macaroni and cheese held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Food covered in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Pasta covered in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed unwashed carrots stored over prepped food in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Salt on food storage shelf.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Oil in back storage area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in vegetable walk in cooler.Cut fruits .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered ribs in meat walk in meat cooler.
  • 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.Corn starch .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cooks' line area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Outside of steamer wires are exposed.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.Please sanitize dishes in three comp sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on walk in cooler racks.
  • Observed build-up of heavy grease on nonfood-contact surface.Inside fryer cabinets.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside oven.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Drain hole hole clogged in steamer area.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Steam table area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout is missing throughout the establishment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Steamer area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment .
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment .
  • Critical. Boiler certificate not posted in a frame in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.Jerry Jaber.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
1/7/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. Observed cerley and lettuce stored over ready to eat foods.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Recommend Manager to notify dishmachine company.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Observed flat grill has grease accumulation this can be a fire hazard.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Bowls and plates stacked wet on storage shelve.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Air conditioner vent directly above prep table.
  • Light not functioning. Observed back hallway lights not working
  • Critical. Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 23 Heavy residue build up on shelves in walk in cooler.
  • 38 Light missing shield under hood suppression system .
  • 37 Ceiling tiles missing in boiler room.
  • 10 Ice scoop touching ice in servers' area.
  • 35 Back door has no self closing device.
  • 48 Boiler certificate has no frame.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical. Exiting system - adequate, good repair
  • Critical. Exiting system - adequate, good repair
  • Critical. Gas appliances - properly installed, maintained
  • Critical. Gas appliances - properly installed, maintained
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tilesin cooks' line.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed holes in wall.Register area.
  • Violation: 51-29-1 Observed no child labor law poster.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chicken,sausage held less than four hours in buffet line.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in cold holding unit.Front line by register area.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Flour and sugar in storage area.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Nuts,coconut,raisins in buffet line.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw eggs stored over pickles in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed worn tin foil used as shelf cover.Chicken machine area.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Vegetable and meat walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime surrounding soda dispensing nozzles.Servers' area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Grill in cooks' line.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Stove in cooks' line.
  • Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Front line by register area.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.Electrical panel area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tilesin cooks' line.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed holes in wall.Register area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Walk in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Prep area.
  • Observed holes in ceiling.Can opener area.
  • Observed moldy ceiling air conditioning vent covers.Prep area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield in back line food storage area.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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